My friend booked this hotel and it is a good option for Honolulu. It is in a great location, near Waikiki closer to Ali Wai Canal. Much quieter and the TradeWinds at night are fantastic. Each room had a great balcony. The room size was ok, the bed horrible. We had two beds, one was a twin, the other called a queen but it was smaller than a double. We managed. Great pool and common area with a helpful concierge and friendly staff. Nice bar, which was often packed. The Japanese lady that runs the coffee shop could cut the attitude. In my travels to Honolulu, this was my favorite location, a mere 5 minute walk to Waikiki but without the late night parties. Great, safe option for families and single travelers. It is heavily marketed to Japanese tourists, as many hotels in Hawaii are now.

I planned a girl's getaway for my 7 yr old daughter and myself for 4 days. I knew I wanted to save money on the hotel since we planned on spending most of our money on activities and meals. We have stayed here before with my husband, it was fine. It is run down and not the most lovely room, but i love the bar with good, easy food to be had while my daughter is swimming in the pool. The review said they redid it, but it is exactly the same pool as the year before. The staff is the best, the front desk people are just so nice. I found it a bit harder to take the walk back from the busier streets at night with my child and I alone, so wouldn't stay here again with just the 2 of us, but there really were no incidents at all. Some bad points: never clean towels at the pool, awful stained vanity that sagged in the bathroom, louuuud fan in bathroom, vomit stained carpet right by the bed, plastic wrapped mattresses that give you cold sweats all night, we were right near the ice machine and people partied alllll night long and were LOUD in the hallway. Good points: great price, great staff, food, pool. Saved $ for the good stuff.

Didn't plan on spending a lot of time in the hotel, and if that's your plan this is the place to go! very clean, very accomodating & friendly staff. Cheap and affordable. Good times!

I know its been a while since my stay, but i thought id put in my two cents. Ive stayed in several different hotels in Waikiki, and for the price location and amenities I like this one. The other hotels ive stayed at cost more, no breakfast and expensive parking.

The rooms were a good size, compared to other hotels. I had a view of the canal, but in the morning its really pretty. Because I always go in November, theres a nice breeze and its not so hot, so I cant say anything about the AC.

The staff was great, especially the Valet. They were always asking if we knew how to get to where we wanted to go, and also gave suggestions.

Although I didnt use it, they do have a gym. I do plan to stay here again in November, overall its worth it.