Fellow Waikiki lovers: rent this wonderful condo with confidence! I have been visiting Waikiki regularly since 2003, usually several times a year for work and for pleasure and, in that time, have rented many condos with full kitchens because I love to cook and prefer it over dining in restaurants for every meal. Shiori's place is probably among my top 10 rentals for a lot of reasons, but cleanliness, location, and amenities are at the top. The free self-parking was the thing that pushed me to choose it, though. Parking in Waikiki is limited and expensive, so this is a great amenity if you are planning on having a car during your stay.
The unit was very clean and inviting when we arrived and the electronic lock with door code makes check-in as easy as if you were just coming home. The kitchen is fairly-well stocked if you're planning on doing any cooking, but you may want to add salt, pepper, sugar/sweetener, cooking oil, coffee filters, etc. to your shopping list. Food Pantry was a great grocery store in the area, but it's sadly gone as they are re-developing the block where it stood for so many years.
The unit has plenty of towels, and 3 beach towels, so you may want to bring extras if you have more than 2 people in your party. There are 2 beach chairs and a very nice, sturdy beach umbrella that are very handy to have.
The unit's AC is small, but works very well to cool it down. Since the unit faces the beach, it's in direct sunlight all day, so having a great AC is very nice. The large lanai is also a great place to relax with your morning coffee or tea.
The tower and facilities are very-well maintained and the lobby is clean and inviting. The unit's floor is quiet and clean and we never heard our neighbors.
All in all, this is a very nice place to stay in Waikiki!