We were similar. Our rooms were not adjoining. My only request was near elevator. We had adults in both rooms, w/linked ressies. I recall being asked if we were okay with our room assignment, because not adjoining.
I'm not positive what the rooms were called, but they were slightly bigger than most. They were across the hall from each other-very close. (lodge tower room?) Generally, GF will take care of you!
As another poster said, I don't think any rooms are far from the lounge, unless you can't take elevator. I think that was my only request- near the elevator. We were!
We loved it! CR is my favorite of all, but GF outer was very nice. The CL food offerings are slightly above all the rest. (not necessarily = to the extra $ for GF, but a little extra)
One plus is the building location, IMO. We always bring a car and self park; GF outer has easy access to parking, the convention building, G Grill, and quiet pool.
DO look for the slightly secret elevator w/main building access if it rains and you want dining or monorail. You don't have to walk all the way to main entrances. I think the elevator is CL and employee access only. Coming from your building, it is just to the left of Gasparilla Grill (It connects to the GG kitchen; = why room service CM's use it.)