We just got back from HRH and had a garden view room. I requested an upgrade to a pool view with Loews card, but since they were booked solid, they could not upgrade us. However, if you get there early (before noon) you should have no trouble getting a real garden view. Ours was of the nice garden grounds below, including a view of the river. We could see the boats coming and going.
I requested a room that was NOT close to the elevators because of the noise. We were probably about halfway to the end. It was not a bad walk at all. Still some running and laughing in the halls late at night.....the farther to the end you are, then queiter it will be. That's my preference. Have a great time.