Overall it was a pleasant experience staying here.
The check in process was easy, the card was in the safe box below the lobby. The room is a condo unit in a hotel, so there's some separation in how hotel rooms and condo rooms are handled. The hotel itself is outdated, but we were still able to enjoy the experience. Our card stopped working two times within the week - it seems like it is a common occurrence according to the security officer and I don't know if they care to fix that.
The view overlooks the Ala Wai canal and you can see Diamond Head in the distance. The location is great, there is a nice little coffee shop in the lobby with a friendly owner. There's also plenty of convenience stores nearby, which was nice. I'd say the walk to Waikiki Beach took about 30 minutes, but there are bikes and scooters that can be rented right outside the hotel if that's your thing.
Overall the room was clean for the most part. The shower head did need a little cleaning and the shower pressure can be too strong if the handle is turned all the way up. The unit did seem bigger in the pictures, but it did not matter since we were out of the room most of the time anyway.
Josephine responded to messages in a reasonable timeframe and was a very hospitable host. I would recommend staying here if you are on a budget and do not mind a smaller room in an older hotel.