A standard view will be a view of a parking lot or roof. A garden view will be a view of something green ... could be woods, could be a courtyard or could be a garden. Personally, I don't think I'd ever pay for the water view ... too much more than a garden or standard. You should really think about your individual trip. For me, I walk into the room the first time, look out at the view and if it's a beautiful water view, I'd say "wow ... it's beautiful." Then I would be off to the pool or parks. From past personal experience, I found after the initial entry into the room, I never ever looked at the view. I was only in the room to change clothes, sleep or shower and I had the drapes closed. So for me to spend that kind of extra money is definitely not worth it. I could have some massages or super dinners at Yachtsman for the price difference. Just figure out what you will do with the view and make your decision based on that. You might be a person that sits on the balcony for four hours each day and just have a drink and enjoy the view. If that's the case, then a water view would probably be worth it for you. If you are staying at the BC and not the YC, and you plan on sitting on the balcony alot, you may want to add "full balcony requested" to your reservation since half the balconies are standing balconies only.
Teena,
We have a convention rate so I know that will be a standard view. We would like a full patio or full balcony if possible. Is one better than another? I haven't seen much mentioned on the patio's. Also, do you know if you can hear the people in the room above you much?