I agree with the above. It's too far to go to not book the minimum room you will accept. We always book regular ocean view, as far as we can tell there is not a giant difference (although we prefer deluxe ocean-view) between them. We have been very lucky with upgrades but realized after our first visit we would NEVER book garden because it would kill us to go this far and not see/hear the ocean in the room. There are some great rooms on the garden side. While checking in I have seen people with garden reservations being given a junior suite (giant single room) but still on the garden side. We have never stayed garden side. I wonder if anyone who has can report on whether you at least view ocean from the lanai?