GTY or assigned cabin??

[peacefrogdog]

My understanding is the only downside of booking a GTY (whether interior, OV, balcony, or suite) is you don't get to choose your cabin location (unless other cabins in the same category are available after your cabin is assigned). So you could end up in a noisy cabin, one a long way from elevator lobbies, or otherwise a "non-desired" location.

If the chance (because it's far from a guarantee) of getting a "non-ideal" cabin location doesn't bother you, I don't see any reason not to do a GTY.

Thanks.
I haven't looked at deck plans, but was under the impression the less-desired junior suite locations would be fine for most people, i.e. just slightly forward and not at the end of a hall.
I've some some cruises offering a Grand Suite guranantee - if someone really wanted a GS, I see no reason not to try that. But I'm sure there are some people out there who are picky about their suites!