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Aug 20, 2008 by Linda from La Canada, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Construction in street outside, widening Ala Moana Blvd.

“Enjoy this hotel because it is not at the manic end of Waikiki. A solid, conservative choice. The lanais are huge, and the ceiling to floor windows provide big views. The rooms are big, and the kitchenettes help keep the cost of eating down.”

Jul 28, 2008 by Al from Wilmington, DE
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Very clean with spacious rooms.
• The outside looked old.

“I was very impressed once I walked inside the hotel. The outside is old looking. The inside in very clean and the rooms are large.”

Jul 23, 2008 by Ivy from Fort Lee, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Good value.
• Pool too small.

“Hotel is in a good location right by the beach. Has lots of rooms. Friendly staff. Will recommend for any traveler.”

Jul 23, 2008 by Cheryl from San Marcos, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Location:[10]

• Large rooms.
• No coffee shop or cafe.

“The hotels exterior is very 70ish looking. Surprised to see it is a combination of time shares, condos and hotel rooms. Rooms were super large, beds very comfortable, linens felt terrific and smelled great. Rooms were a little tattered. Some more updated than others. Third night we were given a room with lovely kitchen. Newly renovated and well appointed. Nice marble shower. Great views of the ocean and the Hilton Hawaiian Village next door. Fabulous location. Nice staff. Would stay here again.”

Jul 23, 2008 by Patricia from Tamuning, AP
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The large rooms and baths. The lagoon and city views are beautiful.
• The hours of the pool are too short. I wish it were open at night.

“I have stayed twice and it was even better this time around.”

Jun 30, 2008 by Koon W. from Monterey Park, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Good location, large room and comfortable bed.
• Parking too expensive.

“It has great location, between Ala Moana shopping center and Waikiki where traffic is less congested than Waikiki. The rooms are large and comfortable with a lanai. Parking at $25 per day is too expensive.”

Jun 29, 2008 by Tiana K. from Hobbs, NM
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[3]

• The beds were quite comfortable.
• Valet parking was way overpriced compared to other local hotels. Some employees were downright rude.

“While the beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious. The hike to the beach and lagoon was more than expected. The Bellmen were always helpful, but the front desk was almost always rude. The hotel is located in a less than desirable location of Waikiki unless you are only coming in on business. Also, the main hotel restaurant has gone out of business as well as a majority of the shops.”

Jun 16, 2008 by Ray from Lawai, HI
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Room size is better than most.
• Construction noise, hotel has no parking, they sold that building.

“The site overlooks the boat harbor which is nice. They sold one wing of the hotel to another party which is under renovation and it's going to be more confusing in getting around when the construction is finished and access becomes more limited which will not be a nice thing. I live in Hawaii and I know this place, imagine how a tourist will have to deal with it.”

Jun 6, 2008 by Kevin from Granger, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Close to beach.
• Under construction, our room did not have the ocean view.

“Kind of old, but it is not too bad.”

May 30, 2008 by Jody from Wailuku, HI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The room was very spacious. Also gave me a free upgrade!
• The overall look of the hotel, but they are going through renovations.

“Great economic place to stay for business travel or families. The featherbed was a luxurious touch. Too bad I couldn't sleep in during my stay because the bed was so comfortable!”

May 27, 2008 by Emily from Centennial, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Very nice room, lots of space, large bathtub and separate shower.
• Forced and expensive valet, have to pay for internet.

“Our room was fantastic! Very large with nice bathroom and a functioning air condition with remote. We were on the 25th floor, so didn't have much noise from the street but there is a new hotel being built next door which caused some noise. In a downtown setting like Waikiki you can't expect to have peace and quite if you want a reasonable price. We have two complaints: You must pay for internet in your room each day and there is no free self parking. My husband and I rented scooters for getting around town and the valets asked us to park them ourselves and then drop off the keys and pay them. Other than that the hotel was great, it's in a convenient location and the room was great.”

May 27, 2008 by Michele from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Luxurious, immaculate, friendly, great location to shopping and the beach!

“This hotel is luxurious, immaculate, friendly, and in an excellent location to the Waikiki Beach and shopping. I would highly recommend it. They also have wonderful live entertainment on the weekends.”

May 23, 2008 by Anna from Owensboro, KY
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Pretty room.
• Too much remodeling going on and out of date and most stuff closed or overpriced.

“No free internet, you have to walk to get to the beach, our view was of construction for the new Hilton. All shops but two were closed. Had to walk through heavy traffic to get to stores and food.”

May 22, 2008 by Ja from Bakersfield, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Two double beds were not available, so they gave a king and a queen sleeper sofa with a kitchen.
• There had been a sprinkler leak before we arrived. Our hallway was strewn with fans. The hall did feel like a construction zone.

“Since I would be traveling with my children and without my husband, I was very concerned. But the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. They allowed my children to use boogie boards at no charge. They upgraded our room to include a kitchen. It is still under renovation. The elevators are slow. Some public areas are not polished, but our room was clean. Our beds were very comfortable. We had a nice balcony on which we could sit and eat. There was inexpensive parking next door ($15), a small grocery store across the street. Egg's n Things, a super place to eat breakfast was within walking distance. If you want to be in the heart of Waikiki, probably not the place to stay. But it, Hawaii, was very affordable for us. I was very pleased with the Ilikai and would stay there again.”

May 22, 2008 by Cary from Prattville, AL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[2]

• Lobby was nice.
• Homeless people sleeping in front of the hotel.

“Hotel was convenient to where we were going, but too much construction going on currently there (restaurants were closed) and the fact that the hotel fronts the Downtown area meant dodging a good many homeless people while trying to enter the hotel. Garbage was piled up on the street in front of the hotel. That didn't help!”

May 21, 2008 by Terri from Grangeville, ID
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Room was nicely updated. View nice.
• Public areas empty, not well maintained.

“Older hotel needed renovations. Our room was quite nice, but the public areas and shops on the main level were mostly closed.”

May 15, 2008 by Charlie from Harbor, OR
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Beautiful room with full fridge, stove and granite.
• You could only valet park at $25.

“My room was beautiful. Tile floors, granite tops, full fridge and stove. Don't be fooled by the outside look of the hotel; inside was gorgeous. Did not like that it was valet parking only at $25 night. Very convenient and easy to/from airport. Would definitely stay here again.”

May 13, 2008 by Fred from Kahului, HI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Employees were very friendly.
• When I first checked into the hotel room it smelled moldy. Housekeeping took care of it right away.

“Would stay again, and again and again. Wonderful location and friendly staff.”

May 13, 2008 by Meg from Carlstadt, NJ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Very friendly staff.
• Majority of elevators out of order. No room service.

“The Alkali was a good choice for someone on a budget. The staff was very friendly and the location convenient. We were only there for one night, so I cannot attest to the swimming pool or beach area. I did have two main concerns - the elevators were slow and unreliable only 2 of 6 were working and those 2 seemed to stop on nearly every floor (randomly - no one was getting on or off). Also, the only restaurant open is the upscale Italian on the top floor. There is no room service or bar by the pool. When I called to ask about room service I was told to come down to the concierge desk and view take out menus. The reason I wanted room service is because I didn't want to leave my room. Otherwise a positive experience. If and when the renovations that they are supposed to be doing are completed, the Alkali would be wonderful. Just seems like it's past it's prime and in need of a little boot.”

May 12, 2008 by Rick from Saratoga, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Large room. Very comfortable.
• No restaurant or bar open. Under construction.

“Restaurant and bar were closed for remodel which makes it not a 3 star hotel in my mind. Had to walk to other properties for all meals, drinks, and entertainment. Rooms were very large and nice, but hotel is showing its age. Short walk to beach, but not directly on the beach. Lots of construction in the area on other condos/hotels. Once the Ilikai finishes their own remodel and the other construction finishes, it will be much better.”

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Amenities at Renaissance Ilikai, Oahu

24 Hour Front Desk AM/FM Alarm Clock Babysitting/Child Services Bar/Lounge Barber/Beauty Shop Beach Business Center Coffee Maker in Room Concierge Fitness Center or Spa Free Newspaper Hairdryers Available

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Laundry/Valet Services Meeting/Banquet Facilities Modem Lines in Room No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Parking Pool Restaurant Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services Television with Cable Tennis