1. I just tuned them out after a while but request a fan to drowned out noise an get some earplugs if you back up to the outside areas ie park I didn't seem to notice them noise wise to much in the garden facing rooms you will want them if your a late sleeper but if up early just think of them as your alarm clock, they are everywhere on the island even the beach an can even get up to our 3rd floor room only once late in the day thankfully, Bottom line if you get a less than favorable room ie HALE 4 back with view of parking lot :- ( the grounds an location more than make up for it, an a great place for families, get out of your room .