Noise, room selection and tip: avoid hallway and elevator issues
If you want to avoid hallway and elevator noise at The Wade, request a room away from elevator banks and service/ice-machine corridors and ask for a higher floor with a Lake View or Premium Room, which tend to be farther from service areas. At check-in confirm your room location with the front desk (they can often move you if a noisy room was assigned).
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Why hallway and elevator noise can matter here
Recent guest reviews for The Wade specifically call out noise from hallway ice machines and elevator shafts as a consideration when choosing rooms. Those sounds can transmit through corridors and, in some rooms, through structural elements.
The Wade is a 33-story building with 520 guest rooms, so elevator traffic and service access points are active throughout the day and evening. If you are a light sleeper, location within the tower matters.
- Noise sources guests reported: hallway ice machines and elevator shafts
- Elevator banks are necessary in a 33-story hotel, so lower floors near elevators may hear more traffic
- Service corridors (where carts and housekeeping move) often run near certain room stacks
| Noise source | Typical times | What to ask the front desk |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator shaft/traffic | All day, peaks at check-in/out times | Request a room not adjacent to elevators |
| Hallway ice machines/service doors | Evenings and housekeeping windows | Ask to avoid rooms next to ice machines or service corridors |
| Public bars/lobby | Evening (bars may be open late) | Request a mid- to high-floor room away from the lobby |
Best room types and locations to request
Rooms with lake views and corner positioning often sit farther from primary service corridors; consider requesting Room, Lake View, Premium Room, Lake View, or Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View when you book or at check-in.
Higher floors typically reduce street- and lobby-level noise and keep you farther from elevator machinery on lower levels. The front desk can confirm floor and orientation before assigning keys.
- Ask for a higher floor (upper third of the tower) if available
- Request a corner room or rooms described as 'lake view' to increase separation from service areas
- If sensitive to sound, prefer Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View or Premium Room, Lake View when inventory allows
| Room name | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Room, Lake View | Window orientation and floor placement often put these rooms away from internal service corridors |
| Premium Room, Lake View | Larger rooms and corner layouts can add distance from elevator banks |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Separate living areas and higher-floor placements reduce corridor exposure |
Where to avoid when you care about quiet
Avoid rooms immediately adjacent to elevator banks, near service doors, or next to hallway ice machines. Guest feedback indicates these are the most common sources of disturbance.
Lower floors and rooms facing the hotel interior/corridor rather than the lake may be closer to delivery and housekeeping traffic. If the map or staff point out a service corridor near a specific room, pick another unit.
- Rooms next to elevator doors on any floor
- Rooms adjacent to labeled service corridors or ice-machine closets
- Rooms overlooking the lobby or living-room bar area on low floors
| Location to avoid | Reason |
|---|---|
| Near elevator banks | Elevator starts/stops and foot traffic transfer sound into rooms |
| By hallway ice machines | Machine noise and foot traffic cluster around these spots |
| Low floors facing lobby/bar | Voices and music can carry up into nearby guest rooms |
How to request a quieter room (timing and wording)
Call or message the front desk in advance and repeat the request at check-in. Use direct language: say you’re a light sleeper and ask specifically to be assigned away from elevators, ice machines, and service corridors.
If you find your assigned room noisy, ask the front desk immediately for a room change—hotels typically accommodate moves based on availability.
- When booking: include a note asking for a quiet room away from elevators and ice machines
- 24-hour front desk can confirm room orientation and move you at check-in if possible
- Mention specific room names you prefer (e.g., Premium Room, Lake View or Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View) to increase your chance of distance from service areas
| When | What to say |
|---|---|
| Booking/reservation | "Please assign a quiet room away from elevators, ice machines and service corridors. Higher floor preferred." |
| Check-in | "I’m a light sleeper—can you confirm this room isn’t next to the elevators or an ice machine? If it is, can I move?" |
| During stay | "This room has persistent noise — can you offer an alternative?" |
In-room coping strategies if you can't move
If a room change isn't possible, small adjustments can help reduce perceived noise: reposition the bed away from the wall that faces the hallway, close the door to the corridor when you can, and use available white-noise options on your phone or a fan.
Earplugs and a room-darkening setting help with sleep during brief noisy stretches; if front-desk staff offer a fan or additional towels (to damp sound against doors), accept them.
- Close the door and use soft furnishings between you and the corridor
- Use earplugs or a white-noise app to mask mechanical sounds
- Ask housekeeping to avoid early-morning room service timing if that disturbs you
| Tool | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Earplugs/white noise | Masks elevator and machine sounds |
| Move bed/banquette position | Increases distance from noisy wall |
| Request quiet housekeeping times | Reduces scheduled disturbances during sleep hours |
Practical notes — check-in, facilities and who to call
Check-in at The Wade begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. The Wade has a 24-hour front desk that can confirm or change room assignments if noise is a problem.
BookResorts agents are available 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350 if you arranged your reservation through them and need assistance; otherwise the hotel front desk handles on-site room changes.
- Front desk is open 24 hours — ask them about alternative rooms on arrival
- If booked through BookResorts, call +1 (888) 605-1350 for agent help
- The Wade offers a range of rooms including Room, City View; Room, Lake View; Premium Room, Lake View; and Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Check-in time | 4:00 PM (standard) |
| Check-out time | 11:00 AM (standard) |
| Front desk | Open 24 hours |
