Great location as the mall is next door with great food courts for cheap meals. the park and beach are close by and you can get the "pink trolley line" within a 5 min walk that costs $2 one way that will take you to Waikiki. the local bus service is $5.50 for a day pass and you can get as many buses in the day as you like and there are a couple that stop outside the side door of the hotel. Great communication with the manager/owner. Having the benefits of the hotel ammenities was great and there wasnt a long walk when you get off the elevator it was the first room , we did appreciate that .