This is a good value for the money and we would rent it again. That being said, it is important to be aware of the pros and cons of this place.
Pros
- great location -- right in the heart of Waikiki, making the restaurants, shops, promenade, and beach easily accessible by walking.
- parking space included.
- good view from 17th floor (a little of the ocean and mountains).
- laundry facilities close by on the same floor.
Cons
- the other residents -- the cockroaches! Seeing a solitary roach would have been forgivable in a high rise in Honolulu, but we killed a dozen of them during our visit. (This may be due in part to the fact that the unit to the right appears to be abandoned.)
- Security. Looking at the front door, this is the least secure of any of the units on the floor. The back door on to the lanai didn't lock at all (though probably few burglars would be willing to go between lanais on the 17th floor).
- Noise. This isn't the fault of the unit, but there are noisy late night clubs, rumbling motorcycles, fire engines, and traffic noise that mean you have to speak up quite a bit if you want to have a conversation on the lanai. The AC helps mask the noise in the room at night.
- Smell in the parking area. There were a variety of different smells at different times in the parking area, none of them pleasant.