This was a nice room in Waikiki, great location. Feels more like a hotel but certainly comfortable, front desk was friendly and helpful, replaced towels daily and offered other toiletries but thats all we needed. Minimal outside noise as busy as this area is, being on the 11th floor probably helped. We didn't feel the least bit bothered. Panoramic view from balcony was great... beach to the city. The actual beach was just an elevator ride away. This beach gets a little crowded as expected, best in the mornings and evenings for a more peaceful walk... this is a very touristy area but we still enjoyed it! More people means also more shops and places to eat, conveniently located just outside. You don't need a car here, I'd even advise against it if spending most time in this area... we used lyft when tired of walking and hui (carshare) to go up to the north shore. All in all we were happy to stay here on this memorable trip!