I have been on 3 cruises, 2000, 01,02, with the 4th one booked for 2003. We have have the same location since we enjoyed it so much the first time. DECK 2, NEAR LAUNDRY ROOM AND ELEVATORS, and love it. Besides that is how I save money to cruise every year instead of a once in a lifetime trip. I don't feel like I'm in the cheap rooms, remember except for the time spend in your rooms, mostly sleeping, everyone gets everything else on the ship the same.