They are not too noisy -- but I wouldn't ask for one nearby -- there are elevators off of the main lobby, and there is another set about halfway down each hallway -- they are NOT long walks -- in fact, they are shorter walks than any other resort at WDW so there is no need to worry about where your room is in relation to the doors/elevator/transportation....The one thing I WOULD advise is that you not request a room facing the pool -- it gets incredibly loud there - not only from the pool events, but special events that crank up the music until about 11:00 pm