Unfortunately we would not rebook or recommend the location to a friend. However, we recognize there are some pros and cons that we can share to help others decide if this unit may be suitable for them!
Pros:
- great location (walking distance to Waikiki, Ala Moana Park / Center, Convention Center)
- secure, covered parking
- view of the beach (with slight obstruction from other buildings)
- air conditioning
- kitchenette
- size of unit is suitable/comparable to regular studio hotels/etc.
- ample storage for luggage/clothing (although no hangers available at the time of our stay)
- beach chairs & umbrella available (but do be mindful about the wind w/ the umbrella as it is not super sturdy!)
Cons:
- shower is very cramped and a bit musty
- very uncomfortable mattress
- not super clean on our arrival, and the host asked us to take out the garbage at check out despite paying a cleaning fee
- serious elevator issues!! One of the two elevators was out of service for our entire 10-day stay, leaving just one (very small) elevator for the 40-floor building. The second elevator seemed to be out of service for a while already with no repair notices posted. As well, the only working elevator frequently went in and out of service, leaving us to walk up & down the stairs on multiple occasions (keep in mind this unit is on the 23rd floor). Lastly, when the one elevator was working, it was extremely slow and jerky; one day we had to wait 23 minutes until we could get from the 23rd floor to the 3rd floor parking due to the elevator being full on the first pass and once we were on it, it made many unnecessary stops on the way down. Typically we had to budget at least 10 minutes extra into our trip to account for the elevator.