I'm a little disappointed with the 2 responses I received from this. I posted this with the hopes that I would receive feedback on what staying on the 2nd floor would be like and if requests are usually granted, maybe I should have been more specific. I certainly didn't need to be reprimanded on the smoking issue. As the mother of the family I also use the balcony to dry off swimming suits and towels and to sometimes close the door and get away for 5 minutes while my 5 year old twins fight over their newly bought souvenir's. I understand I can only make the request, but wanted to know if there was a better likelihood if I requested (obviously balcony) and patio, certain building, ect. Has anyone gotten there, been given a 2nd floor room and been able to have it switched, ect.? If I'm paying the prices of a deluxe room, a balcony or patio (I think this is even better because correct me if I'm wrong, you might have a little more room?) is important to me. I want to have as much information as possible before I decide this switch. I switched to the GF from WL and it was not a good move for us. My mom always wanted to stay there and we went based on her passing away and it was too emotional and I want this trip to make up for last year.
So if someone could provide be with more productive feedback, I would really appreciate it. I'm leaning towards the switch and getting more excited about, but just want more information about your experiences. I've never stayed there. Just WL, GF, and CBR.