We stayed here for our first night on Oahu this trip.
The highlights: The million-dollar unobstructed 8th-floor view to the south, of Diamond Head and the water; the location is superb if you want to be in Waikiki, right at the south end of ‘the strip’ and within the first city block from the waterfront; parking options are available as described — we took advantage both of free street parking along Kapiolani Park, and $1.50/hr in the zoo lot across the street; the WiFi is good; the suite is small but actually bigger than we expected based on description/reviews; there is air conditioning; memory foam mattress seems fairly new (note: it is a soft mattress, and of the no-boxspring euro type); nice provisions given for bathroom supplies & kitchen gadgets.
The lowlights: There were a few minor maintenance needs, which we reported to Francisco upon departure and he promptly said he would dispatch the building maintenance to look after - hopefully they do; the A/C unit is at the head of the bed and makes too much rattling and gurgling noises to leave on during sleep (tip: use the remote control to switch off ‘money saver’ mode to stop it from cycling on/off every 14 seconds); the bathroom exhaust fan was making a noise and can’t be switched off (but yes, there is a pocket door, which we kept closed to make it quieter); the door sweep seal was worn out and the big gap let more noise in from the hallway; the day-to-day housekeeping was good on our arrival (e.g. even clean under the bed), but the kitchen surfaces had a bit of greasy feel and could use a deep clean; suggested replacing the shower curtain & bathroom faucet which are both a bit grungy.
Summary: Francisco’s past review replies, stating that this room is ‘just okay’ but has a killer view and prime location, are spot-on. With a bit of caring TLC, this unit - even the teeny bathroom sink/vanity - could sparkle and be a total cute little gem in an older building like you’d find in Paris or Tokyo, but for us, those little things added up and diminished our comfortable stay. Expect the comfort level of a mainland 2-star budget roadside motel, but in a prime location in Waikiki with a 5-star view.