I would say the photos in the picture do not depict the dated details of the unit. Although we found the unit clean, it looks like not much effort had been put into the unit for awhile. The stove had one burner that was taped up indicating it shouldn’t be used, the bathtub spicket leaked, and the furniture was pretty used. Everything was usable just not as pristine as the picture.
The unit is on the 5th floor. The views of the canal and mountains are lovely. The busy Ala Wai blvd runs directly below the unit and traffic noise is very city-like.
The towels we were given had seen better days and there was mold around the bathtub caulking. All of these are easy fixes, but hadn’t been completed.
The beaches are a several, but pleasant block walk. There is a 7/11 nearby and a coffee shop built into the premises. We stayed mostly in Waikiki and just used Uber to get to places a little further out. Cars and parking around the island can make it difficult to do things efficiently. Unless you plan big days away from Waikiki, a car was not needed or even wanted.
Had a fun stay with my daughter. Our week long best mai tai contest was won by the Moana Surfrider restaurant, followed closely by the Royal Hawaiian Hotels Mai Tai bar. 😀