This is a newly renovated hotel nestled between the Honolulu zoo and Kapiolani park and the edge of the 'active part' of Waikiki. It is an ideal location as you can get some peace/quiet and go to adjacent beaches that are a little more 'local'. An easy walk around Diamond Head for exercise and yoga in the park is readily accessible.
In my opinion, this part of the Waikiki strip is really optima with many nearby restaurants and if you have a car, the exit to the primary freeways is more direct than being in central Waikiki.
The hotel is newly renovated and the room we had looked out on both the ocean and Diamond Head with a full panoramic view; while being priced well for the time of the year we were visiting. Additionally, that there was no minimum stay as many of the historically more luxurious locations required a 7-10 day stay during the Christmas season..
I am also appreciative that this is a pet-friendly hotel. This is a critical condition for our ohana.
We will definitely stay at this hotel again.
Thank you for making our stay fabulous.