We greatly enjoyed our stay here! We had five family members, so finding accommodation within budget was very important. The building is in Downtown Honolulu (about 3 miles west of Waikiki proper) with lots of food options around Chinatown and was close to the airport (15 min drive). Longs Drugs is directly below, along with a restaurant, coffee shops, Wal Mart, etc. It’s as central a location as it gets for Honolulu.
Pluses:
We had an assigned parking space every day. With a car rental, this was critically important to our peace of mind! In Waikiki, you take your chances on the street (heavy space competition, possible break ins) or the hotel (who charge you a heavy day use fee). Here, the car is secure in a gated parking structure with easy access to your room via lots of elevators.
Communication was excellent. Instructions to get in were clear and simple. Calls with any concerns were handled quickly and with kindness.
Unit condition was excellent. Everything was clean and well organized. A Queen-sized sleeper sofa, single beach chair, and boogie boards were provided in the front room. Full kitchen had pots, pans, coffee maker, big rice cooker, and all the plates, mugs, glasses we needed. Large refrigerator, too. All cleaning supplies for the kitchen included. The large living room area has two red leather sofas, TV, dining table for 4 and 2 additional bar stools. Bedroom had its own TV, large closet, and dresser. An additional futon bed was provided along with the Queen bed. Bathroom was clean and supplied with body wash and shampoos. Plenty of towels for both washing and beach.
Bathroom not connected to the bedroom. This provided unimpeded access for everybody at all hours.
Washer and dryer were next to the bathroom. This made rotating laundry quick and easy.
Central air conditioning was in good order and provided lots of comfort. This will matter especially in the Summer, when the weather can be humid.
Access to the 11th floor pool and sauna. We didn’t use it, but it was easy to access and had a rise-off area poolside and a changing room.
We loved being here, but there were some minuses:
Some of the furniture was worn and uncomfortable. The red living room sofas, in particular, had worn sections in the middle, making them odd to sit on. The front room sofa sleeper also had bulges in the middle and creaked, so it was fine for one sleeper, but a bit problematic for two. We also had trouble with the provided Queen-sized air mattress leaking air (possibly our mistake with the seal valve, but it was tricky); we asked for, and got, a single air mattress that worked great.
Quite a few homeless near the building and around Chinatown, particularly Hotel Street. They didn’t bother us, but we recommend against walking up Hotel Street after dark.
There’s no beach nearby. You’re close to Aloha Tower, the Pier, and industrial areas. We recommend Ala Moana Beach Park, which is a short 10 minute drive. Not a big deal for us, but it’s worth noting if you’re hoping to walk to a sandy beach.
We couldn’t find a broom. Kinda minor, but when you have kids dropping crumbs on the floor and you are staying for 1 week, it comes in handy to keep the place clean.

In all, we definitely recommend this place! If you’re not committed to staying in Waikiki (and don’t want to pay a king’s ransom for the resorts in Kahala, Ko Olina or Turtle Bay), this is a great option. We prefer a more “local” living experience over the tourist crowds and overpriced everything of Waikiki. With this location, you have comfort and convenience. Thumbs up! Definitely will come back again next time we are in Honolulu.