When calling hotel direct for reservations, we requested the Best Rate or AARP rate, and were given a special of $149. Since we were there only overnight to meet friends, we did not require a deluxe river view room. We quickly checked in and met our friends for an evening on the Riverwalk. When we returned to our room, we noticed it was adjacent to the elevator on the first floor. Needless to say, we were kept awake all night by the constant roar of the elevator. Plus the a/c unit was not working properly. We would have requested another room, however, it was very late and we had already unpacked our bags. When making future reservations, please be careful what you ask for!! You would think an upscale property like the Omni La Mansion would have more respect for their customers. We were very disappointed and returned home from an otherwise lovely evening, very tired and discouraged with the Omni hotel chain.