This hotel may not be for the luxury-conscious visitor; but it definitely provides an economical opportunity for the on-the-go traveler who enjoys the lovely scenery, likes to engage the friendly staff, and wishes to explore the local flavor along Waikiki Beach. Small rooms. Plan ahead. Check the internet before selecting a room or even this hotel. I'd recommend the Deluxe Ocean View on the upper floor levels only. We enjoyed having our lanai/patio door open in the evenings and throughout the entire night to listen to the ocean waves, along with the music and local street life as it slowly wound down. Fantastic views and frequent opportunities for grand ocean photos anytime. Amenities galore. We loved it! We didn't need a pool with the great weather and a fantastic beach just across the street. Only a mini-frig required us to plan our meal options. Still enough space for the basics. Great for the active and thrifty traveler who wants to run out and see a community instead of just gazing out glass windows, sitting around a crowded lobby, or eating at one on-the-property restaurant. Access to the beach was fabulous. There were frequent Hawaiian cultural-sponsored activities by the Banyan Tree just outside the hotel's front door. Parking was through an adjoining hotel facility, minor inconvenience. Allowed us to explore the Island, trek the trails, smell the Plumeria, and not feel guilty about the costs for the stay. I took a walk every morning - near the zoo, park, beach, Ala Wai Park and Canal, and some of the best historic structures to Waikiki Beach. There may be more expensive and luxurious places to stay; but we planned this one out ourselves after much searching and were pleased with the result. Hope you find your stay in Hawaii as wonderful as we did, where ever you decide to stay.