Pretty convenient as it's right next to the beach and across the street from the zoo. Walking distance from many sights including Diamond Head trail, the light house, the aquarium, a nice car cafe, Safeway, and countless restaurants. 2 mile walk from Ala Moana where the Honolulu Museum of Art and Iolani Palace are. I never heard the animals from the zoo. Maybe a chicken roosting but that's it. Chickens weren't loud enough to wake me up. I did hear obnoxious tourists hooting and hollering all day, especially at night, and people may have confused them for monkeys so I get it, haha! Definitely recommend ear plugs if you're a light sleeper like I am as it's right above a night club that's active all week from about 6PM to 2AM. Most of the time the the music was pretty good so I wasn't too annoyed myself. If you're nosy, sometimes you'll hear the drunken drama of the club-going tourists leaving, haha! Also saw gathering of a protest right in front of the building for women's rights. Pretty entertaining area overall! Never a dull day that's for sure! :P
If you make the most of your vacation you won't be here a lot anyway. Plenty of stuff to do around there. Be sure to aim your travels around the first Saturday of the month for the little festival held that have small businesses selling their wares along the street including jewelry, knick knacks, and food. They also do hula dances on the beach you can watch as you shop during this time. Front desk staff is nice too. I'd probably go here again if I visit the southern part of Oahu. Again though, ear plugs will be your best friend. :o)