The elevators are actually in a foyer area and the rooms are in hallways that connect- so you won't have noise from the elevators except maybe for people traveling past. I wouldn't worry about it. We have been in the front, back and middle of the ship and so far I haven't disliked any of the staterooms as of yet. We have always stayed on deck 5 and our next cruise (June 28) we will be on deck 2- in room 2500! Can;t get any farther up than that!