We requested a 4th floor, lake view room in building 6 ("mickey mouse phone" building in the 70s).
It's a perfect location for us - quiet as no one above you, you're not overlooking a courtyard, car park or pool, not too far from the amenities at all and it didn't cost extra because not a preferred location.
I personally think a pool-view 60s room would be a nightmare - seemed like it would be very noisy!