Bano is a gracious host, very prompt to reply and sends very informative emails. Her place is outstanding with a wonderful view from the balcony, a spotless apt, and set up with everything you could need. Loved the stone tile flooring throughout, very cool to walk on! The Ilikai in my opinion, is the best place to stay in Waikiki, close to Ala Moana Shopping Center, to many other shops, the grocery store Food Pantry, near uncrowded beaches, in a nicely lanscaped area, and right near the bus stop both directions, to get anywhere on Oahu. Loved the swmming pool! Couple of great things to do, take the Waikiki Shuttle pink line for $2 from Ala Moana Shopping Center, and stay on board to get a mini tour of Waikiki from one end to the other, and get off at the Hilton stop on its return trip and walk the short block to the Ilikai. The Ilikai also offers a great buffet dinner Sun to Wed evenings very reasonably priced. And of course, the fireworks on Friday night seen from the balcony is a bonus. If I return, I would stay here at Bano's apt.