The unit is in a great location if you want to be really near the beach, Waikiki nightlife, Kapiolani Park (Aquarium & Zoo), lots of restaurants & shopping. Two full bathrooms, parking, laundry, air conditioning, and all you need to cook & store food are great plusses. Big TVs too, if that's your thing. Dining in will be on the coffee table, and difficult for more than 4 people, but it's workable. And you are right in a very congested area, so do expect noise. But we found it was not so loud that you can't sleep, just be aware that if noise is a big issue for you this may not be your place. But for our group of four active but older adults it was a fine place to be.