Although the building is older and could do with a bit of spash and dash, we were very satisfied with our 2 week stay in room 814. This is on the front of the building with a decent sized balcony facing the zoo and looking toward Diamond Head and to the ocean. Although facing the street, the room was not noisy. I saw other comments in which the rooms were described as noisy because of sound penetrating through jalousies. Room 814 and all of the ones on the street side have "solid" windows. That comment may be valid however for the rear facing rooms that are fitted with jalousies.

Kurt stopped by twice and offered assistance that we we pleased to receive, but did not require.

In summary, this is an very well priced option and will be enjoyed by people who want to be in Waikiki, but not in the middle of everything.

For tennis players there are 2 locations (free) with 4 and 10 lighted and outdoor public courts within 10 and 15 minutes walking to the east. They are popular so you may have to wait for the permitted 45 minutes of court time.

The hotel and the second floor bar are descirbed as gay friendly, but that was not an issue for either myself (male) or my wife (female).

Enjoy