This 16th Floor condo is a very nice and clean space with comfortable furnishings and a nice view! For myself, my husband, and our four older teenagers, this was our home base for seven days as we explored the different sights of Oahu. Along with our luggage, the six of us nearly filled every square inch of this studio style condo! It may have been a bit small for six grown people (especially considering there is only one bathroom), but we made it work!
Jong Deok was wonderful to communicate with. I needed to add to my reservation and he quickly accommodated my request. He also gave us very detailed check in instructions about a week before our stay began. Once we were on the island and in our rental car, I was very confident about where we were going and how to safely arrive at the Banyan.
We loved being so close to the Waikiki beach and downtown area. We only had to walk two blocks and we were on the beach! The historic church down the street is also a great landmark for finding your way back to the condo!
It was very nice to be in a space with a kitchenette. We were able to save a little time and money by purchasing groceries that we could keep in the full size fridge and then make our own breakfast before heading out for a new adventure each day.
The queen beds in this space were the most comfortable beds I have ever experienced away from home and we had enough linens (bedding and towels) for all of us, which is always so important!
I appreciated the well-lit vanity area. Some hotels have dim light over the vanity, which makes it difficult to see when you are getting ready for the day. There is a hair dryer in the vanity, but guests need to bring their own soap and shampoo along with personal toiletries. We also ended up purchasing extra toilet paper for our stay.
We also appreciated being able to use the parking structure. Although the structure was crowded and somewhat frustrating to navigate, we were able to find a spot each day and the parking attendants were patient and helpful.