High floor. I feel very uncomfortable on a ground floor, and recently walked out of the ratty WilmingtonNC CY because the desk clerk would not move me to a second floor room, despite having one available.

Ground floor rooms, in my mind, can be more easily entered because the window is at ground level. In addition, it makes me feel like people can see right into the room. I've been in too many hotel parking lots where, even though the blinds are closed, I can see straight in from my car. (Not to mention how much I can see when I walk up to the window and cup my hand around my eye and the glass to get a better look. Just kidding.)

So perceived safety and privacy are my reasons for wanting a higher floor.

I prefer away from the elevator, because of the noise.

And keep me as far away from the ice machine as possible, please. The goof who gets ice at 3:00am wakes me up every time.