Hotel: Loved the W in Fort Lauderdale which we got for a steal - $99 bid on priceline. They have the Acura experience so we got a free ride to the port the next day around 10:30.
Embarkation: Arrived at port and no line up whatsoever. Checked in and had
to wait around 15-20 mins until boarding was allowed. Previously we've generally been able to get into our rooms before 1:00 but this time the corridors were closed until then. We travel light so not an issue checking out the ship with hand luggage in tow.
Cabin 7609
Location was good. Relatively near elevators and library - above and across from guest services area. Didn't hear anything from promenade - although think one of the first nights some music might have drifted up from Pub but not even loud enough to make out what it was. Only negative if anyone was planning to spend a lot of time in cabin would be that you get the flash from the various photo areas coming through promenade window.