While I have never stayed in this area, I don't think you'll have any problems with elevator noise. I actually prefer to stay closer to them, it makes it easier to get around the ship. Our first (and still favorite) stateroom, was 7106, right across from the aft elevators on the same deck. I was worried about the location, but we were waitlisted for category 5 and this is what opened up. We had absolutely no problems with noise attributable to the elevators or stairwells. As I said, we now actually prefer to be as close as possible.