We had a lovely four-night stay at the Equus. We really didn’t want a tourist trap type hotel or to be surrounded by huge numbers of people, and this cute boutique hotel fit the bill perfectly. We wanted easy access to the North Shore for day trips as well as South Shore surf spots, and Equus delivered - there are several excellent surf spots within a 10-15 minute walk, and a great board rental shop two blocks away. Equus is on the western end of the Waikiki strip and so is closer to Ala Moana Park, which is lively and beautiful. 15 minute drive anywhere in Honolulu. The bar in the lobby is the cutest. We didn’t have any trouble with parking. Would stay again if I’m back in Honolulu.