The Sunflower Room is a good place to stay if you want to be in downtown Hilo, close to shops, bars, dining and the farmers market. The room is located in the basement under a dress shop, but has natural light from a small window at sidewalk-level. There is a portable AC which can keep the temperature and humidity comfortable, though it requires the window to be slightly open for the exhaust, which also lets in some street noise.
The room is very small and basic, and the bed was a bit uncomforatble after a few nights, since the mattress is sitting on a concrete slab. However, the amenities were great, including mini-fridge , microwave and cold water dispenser just outside the room, along the shared entranceway, which goes upstairs to the shop and the Queen’s Loft room. There is also access to a washer and dryer, with some time restrictions.
It was easy to communicate with Michele, and the room is accurately described in the listing.