So much more to see with the higher 11th floor view of the beach. Having Molokai in the background makes it even nicer. We saw dozens of turtles popping up for a couple of breaths before going back down again. Being away from the busyness of the beach is so nice. Hearing the waves all night long makes for a more restful sleep for us. Other guests sometimes leave behind useful items for the beach. The check-in people are always pleasant and the other staff as well. We have to struggle to find any downsides. For us, the Murphy bed mattress was harder than we prefer and the lack of A/C took my wife longer to get used to. Overall, we cannot say enough good things about our stay.