We stayed in Jamaica 45, room 4553, in December. The room faced the lagoon and was directly across from the end of the bridge to Old Port Royale. It was a very short and very pleasant walk to OPR, shorter I think than the walk from some of the more distant buildings in the preferred villages. The location was very quiet and pleasant, and there is a quiet pool just steps away. Bus stop was across the parking lot, also very handy. Personally, I couldn't see paying $15 more a night for the "preferred" villages when there are others that are so close. Fireworks are also visible from the outside walkways.