5524 has a little bit more obstruction that 5522 and 5520, check to see if you can get one of these rooms or 5020 or 5022. If none of the others are available, I would still grab 5524. The SPR rooms are wonderful. There is a slight obstruction, but you are getting the porthole (which is very large) absolutely free. The location of these rooms are wonderful, right around the corner from the forward elevators and stairs, very easy access to everything. We have had 5020 for our last 2 cruises and have 5020 and 5024 booked for August, 2004.