We just got back from 3 nights at GC, and as far as smoking my only complaint was that when my husband opened the balcony door to check out the great view, the people next door were smoking, so it started stinking up our room. He called the front desk to see if smoking was permitted, and was told that since it was on the balcony, there was nothing that could be done. It kind of ruins the purpose of a balcony for non-smokers.