My Husband and I loved staying at Charlie’s Place and never wanted to leave our room!
The view was the best part of our trip! Overlooking the mountains and canal at morning and sunrise truly made our stay magical. This was my husband and my first trip to Hawaii and we decided to book through Airbnb to save on costs, and I am sure glad we did!
Charlie’s condo is located inside of the Monarch Hotel, which is a 3-Star hotel just outside of central Waikiki. We were just minutes away (via car or walk) from the main strip of shops and restaurants along with the popular and beautiful Waikiki beach.
Upon our first arrival we did have some trouble navigating the elevator system within the Monarch hotel itself (you have to use your keycard!) and throughout our stay the elevators were undergoing some construction so they could take some time to operate which at times was nerve wracking considering we were on the 19th floor. Overall we did not have any elevator issues other than lengthy wait time.
Otherwise, we greatly enjoyed all of the amenities that Charlie’s place had to offer! The pool was clean and beautiful (but surrounded by other tall buildings so you don’t get a great view of Waikiki at night) and it was nice to have a sink, cutlery, and appliances to use during our stay. We did not use the laundry room but it was nice to know that was also available! The room itself has definitely been newly renovated, and is decorated beautifully which made us feel comfortable and right at home.
The bed was very clean and I suspect Tempur-Pedic, there was great closet space and a bedside table for storing your items. The dining table, fridge and microwave were especially useful. And although it was on the smaller side we made it work.
Keep in mind that this is more of a studio space than anything, the bed and dining table are adjacent to one another, this is just one open room and a bathroom. For two people though, at the rate we paid and for the amenities included, this was a steal!
The shower pressure was great, spa-like even and the bathroom was very clean. We did notice a few small ants roaming around the kitchen at the beginning of our stay but we managed to keep them out by throwing trash away and keeping the counters clear of food while we were there.
Charlie was an amazing host and was super responsive (even at 3AM when I let him know we were boarding our flight in). So if you’re looking for spot that’s beautiful, comfortable, and affordable, look no further.
Thank you so much for your hospitality, Charlie.
Until next time, Mahalo!