Pros: Great location right by the beach and super close to Ala Moana shopping center and the Hilton Village. Also within 15 mins walking distance of the great waikiki shopping district.
- amazing view and balcony
- good value for the location.
- awesome valet crew - super polite and fast.
Cons:
- It was dirtier than expected. Grease or some other questionable stains on all the island chairs and the sofa which one person has to sleep on. Blankets smelled like they haven’t been washed in a while. Dishes and utensils had to be rewashed by us due to food stains found. Ceiling paint in bathroom is flaking due to moisture exposure and lack of ventilation in the bathroom (not the host’s fault but the design of the unit). Was slightly worried about inhaling flakey paint though.
- AC isn’t quite cold enough but host provides an additional fan. The AC doesn’t really cool the bedroom area once the divider is drawn. We came in October so the weather isn’t as stifling as what it must be like in summer.
- You will need to provide your own basic amenities like shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, toilet paper (beyond the first roll, this is especially annoying if you’re traveling with a family or more than one other person or with a bunch of girls because that roll won’t last a longer trip. We booked for a week.), laundry detergent. They do however provide some garbage bags, a roll of paper towel, dish soap and sponge and towels + hand towels.
- Parking is pricey but again this is a busy downtown area where there’s no street parking. Expect to pay $28/day for your car. Unlimited in and out privileges though.
Bottom line: Great steal if you don’t care particularly about comfort/cleanliness. It’s really convenient staying here - central and at the heart of all the hubbub.