The Pagoda offered a very low daily rate of $80/day, which was the main draw for me. Also, I thought the hotel was close to my mother's house, but I was mistaken. It was, though, about a 3 minutes walk to Waikiki, tucked between the likes of Embassy Suites & Trump Hotel. Very convenient to ABC, & many good restaurants. We were in a kitchenette in the back of the hotel, which was insulated from the street noise. We enjoyed very peaceful nights & restful sleep on the surprisingly comfortable beds. The guests seemed to be more of a quiet, older sort; I was grateful this didn't seem like a party hotel, which at the offered rate could easily have been. The room was pretty bare-bones, nothing fancy or luxurious, but clean & comfortable. There was a back sitting area, but it faced an alleyway that was not very appealling. The front desk was friendly & helpful. There was a pool & a comfortable sitting area where we waited for our shuttle. The Pagoda became our little home while in Hawaii, & was part of a memorable trip to see my mother, who I haven't seen in 11 years. We found great value for the money spent here, & many great memories!