The views are everything! We left the curtains open at night so we can wake up to a view of Diamond Head and Waikiki...without getting out of bed! It fit my family of 5 (kids ages 12, 8 and 6) just fine. They loved the pool and hot tubs. And the kitchen came in clutch during the nights we didn't want to go out.
The location is perfect. Just a block from the beach and an easy walk to great food, our favorite being Marukame Udon in Waikiki.
We will stay at the Waikiki Banyan the next time we are in Hawaii. If this place is available, it will be here!