Our only request was a balcony or patio, and we got Fiji, second floor (most rooms have patios/balconies but these don't)...so we went back to the desk and nicely asked to be moved and got Tokelau, ground floor with a wonderful view! I don't know that requests work all that often, we don't tend to get them; but we have learned to ask for a change if we aren't satisfied and they really do try to please.
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