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May 9, 2008 by Ken from Lyons, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Very comfortable rooms.
• The moderate price restaurant had been closed and the parking was too expensive at $25/day.

“Much nicer than I anticipated. And they have high speed internet.”

Apr 27, 2008 by Janet from Gorham, ME
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Lobby was beautiful with open air trade winds made our stay relaxing.
• The surfaces of bathroom could have been cleaner.

“The room was spacious and beds and bedding were comfortable. Very close to mall. Close to great coffee shop for breakfast.”

Sep 6, 2005 by Mary from Alpharetta, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I love staying at the Ilikai..The waerfront location is perfect for my business needs. Like the poolk and fitness center

“I really like the Ilikai. When I come to Hawaii for work, I like to say at a place that has everything that I need without having to drive. The pool and fitness center are great and I found the staff to be kind and courteous. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. I go to Hawqaii about every 5 or 6 weeks. I am on a travel budget. If I could get the Ilikai every time, I would be very happy!!!”

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Jul 18, 2005 by Bettina from Lexington, KY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• ON the beach and nice restaurant looking out over the pier and into the ocean.
• View the the ocean would have been nice. Our view of the city did not help us unwind.

“Very convenient and short drive from the airport. Right on the beach and you can see Diamond Head crater in the distance from the beach. Bus tours come right to the side entrance. Clean and quiet rooms with refrigerator, microwave, and copy. Staff is very friendly and food is good. Nice view from the restaurant overlooking the pier and into the ocean. A good place to stay on Waikiki.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jul 5, 2005 by Kyle from Waialua, HI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Hotel was in a great location near Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center
• Parking is too expensive

“Overall the hotel was nice. Spent only 1 night so didn't experience the whole property”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Apr 18, 2005 by Nick from Pasadena, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Open-air lobby, pool and Canoes restaurant were great location, windows opened up to see the ocean view
• No wireless internet, parking was $20 a night

“Great location, Beautiful setting, Nice rooms, Nice shower, Top quality shampoos and soaps, I would stay there the next time I go to Hawaii.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Apr 14, 2005 by Margaret from Easley, SC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was truely wonderful.
• The soap machine for washing clothes on a few floors was not working.

“Was absolutely satisfied with all aspects of our wonderful vacation. To our surprise the hotel had upgraded us to a kitchenette. Every thing was more than we ever could have imagined. ”

Mar 20, 2005 by Heidi from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• location
• It was more like a 2.5 star hotel

“Extremely asian theme, not as nice as we were expecting, and not as nice as what I have received in the past.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mar 11, 2005 by Shae M. from Sammamish, WA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff was really helpful in helping us get around the island and in recommending tours.
• Our room had not been cleaned when we checked in and the cleaning staff did not do a good job when they did clean.

“The staff was very helpful, the location was just a short walk to the beach, their was great shopping and restaurants within walking distance. The cleanliness of the room, however, was very disappointing.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mar 11, 2005 by Pat from Vancouver, WA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Accommodating staff. Close to beach.
• Somewhat aged

“One night stay. Quiet atmosphere. Friendly staff.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mar 3, 2005 by Nestor from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• nice rooms
• not on the beach

“Good Location, clean and nice rooms.”

Mar 2, 2005 by Pulelehua from Keaau, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Spacious room with kitchenette
• Only shower/ no bathtub

“Having lived in Hawaii most of my life I have seen the Illicit fall on hard times, once premier in the 1960s. The renovations have been completed and the IIlikai is lovely with fresh flowers in the lobby friendly staff. I would staff there again.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Mar 1, 2005 by David from Kamuela, HI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Nice Bed
• Noise from street Maids try to enter without knocking

“Central location for Waikiki near boat harbor

Check in was too late for us to make any use of the first day.

The maids were trying to clean us out of the room very early for a Sunday morning”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Feb 28, 2005 by Melissa from Kailua, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Large room, friendly and accommodating staff.
• parking fees were high.

“I am impressed with this hotel. Being a local resident, I stayed here many times previously and found it to be an average, somewhat dull, but acceptable place to stay. since their renovations in the past few years, the rooms are bigger, brighter and warmer. The staff, always friendly, seems to be even friendlier and more flexible and accommodating than before. My only complaint was the parking, which at 20 per night for guests was a little high.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Feb 17, 2005 by Susan from Sylacauga, AL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

“For the age of the facility, it was in good shape, and clean. The location is good and short walk to the beach. Virtually "next-door" to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel property.”

Feb 10, 2005 by Susan from Grant, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Close to everything I needed...Yacht Club, bus, ala moana shopping center, beach. Nice pool and good restaurants .
• A little noisy as room faced Ala Moana Blvd.

“Having lived in Honolulu for 15 years I knew what a good deal I was getting. This is a great Hotel if you belong to a Yacht Club as you are within walking distance of both the Hawaii and Waikiki Yacht Clubs which are always very gracious to visitors. The hotel has too nice pools plus it is a very short walk to the beach. There are good restaurants in the hotel and also directly across the street. Ala Moana shopping center is also a short walk and the "Bus" stops right at the corner. ”

Feb 10, 2005 by David from Hayward, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• It's an older hotel, but the room is clean, and the staff is great
• Nothing bad; just I would like to see they modernize both interior and exterior to make it look more appealing. Elevators are slow for 25 floors.

“Hotel is located near Ala Moana shopping center -- an easy 5-minute walk. I am not impressed by the exterior appearance of the hotel. It's looking a bit dated and unattractive. Elevators tested all guests' patience. I got an upgraded room with a king-size bed and a huge balcony. The room is very clean, and the bed is comfortable. Shower is great but no bathtub. Since the room is so big, the 27-inch TV was a bit far from the bed. I almost have to use a binocular to view the TV programs. Overall, the room is very comfortable, and if I stay in that hotel again, I would request to stay in that room again. I didn't get to try their restaurants, but I have heard great things about their restaurants, and I know their Mile-High Ice Cream Pie is to die for.”

Feb 10, 2005 by Frankie from Kihei, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• perfect
• Expensive parking

“Beautiful hotel, location on the beach!!!!!
Expensive PARKING!!!!!”

Feb 9, 2005 by Linda from Oak Lawn, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Upon arrival we were offered an upgrade for a minimal fee to get an oceanfront room.
• None

“Outstanding!! Staff was great, many complimentry items in the room. Exceeded expectations.”

Feb 9, 2005 by Erin from Playa Del Rey, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Parking for locals is cheaper. Excellent front desk staff. Great rooms! I like the couch in the room. Cleaning lady's very friendly.
• We came home late and the parking lot was full. We had already payed for parking. They need more parking. The concierge wasnt very helpfull.

“It was great. I wasnt very impressed with the outside appearance, but one you were inside it was beautifull. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and they look nice. The staff is very friendly. the hotel is right down the street from the Ala Moana Shopping center and that made it convienient.”

Feb 7, 2005 by Karen from Zap, ND
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• price & location

“Fine quality hotel, very good service and variety of shops.”

Feb 7, 2005 by Sue from Santa Fe, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, views, large room

“This hotel was excellent in every respect and I'm not sure why it is only 3 stars. It should be 4.”

Feb 6, 2005 by Jay from Willits, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Several members of the staff are at serious risk of being adopted. Great site/service!

“This is an elegant property on the ocean with views of the yacht harbor. If God is in the details," this place is a shrine. The public spaces were inviting and comfortable. Stunningly beautiful arrangements of tropical flowers in strategic places. A staff that defines the spirit of Aloha. I was treated like an honored guest they were delighted to see. I'm going back! ”

Feb 4, 2005 by Sara from Panama Cuty, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beatiful views! Great rooms!

“I will definately stay here again! I reccomend staying in the yacht tower in a room that over looks the pool as you can see and here the music from the show on Fri. night from your balcony. The staff was extremely helpful and firendly and the view is beautiful.”

Feb 3, 2005 by Chantea from Fresno, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• the lobby was beautiful and the staff was very helpful
• the location was quite a few blocks from the main strip of shopping and activities

“it was beautiful, I have been to Hawaii quite a few times, and I have consistently wished that the rooms were better updated, but not here at the Renaissance Ilikai in Honolulu. The rooms were pretty well kept up, and the open air lobby was very impressive.”

Feb 1, 2005 by Ginny from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Great location, lovely interior furnishings, comfortable rooms, excellent free nightly entertainment.
• Overzealous cleaning staff took things they should not have, restaurant on location not interested in serving individual travelers (only tour groups).

“This hotel was in a superb location. It is a short walk to the beach and has 2 nice pools on the premises. There is a bus stop serving a number of good bus routes immediately outside the hotel. The rooms are large, comfortable, and have nice tropical decor. Several pools and waterfalls in the lobby and exterior areas promote the tropical theme. There is an excellent nightly Hawaiian music and hula show and a lovely view of the sunset across the harbor in the evening. The views from the rooms are also great in every direction. The hotel is close to excellent shopping and many restaurants. The hotel staff is pleasant and helpful. This hotel is certainly a three-star hotel and an exceptionally good deal.”

Jan 31, 2005 by Wylie from Oakland, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Large room
• parking stall too small and confusing

“Overall experience is very good and good services from the front desk staff.”

Jan 31, 2005 by Debra from East Grand Forks, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Wonderful hotel, staff, location. Hotel has everything.

“We stayed to nights post-cruise. Got an early check in and a late check out. Staff very helpful. Corner room beautiful view, hotel very clean would recommend this to everyone and would stay here again in a heart beat!”

Jan 30, 2005 by Charles from Pagosa Springs, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Location and friendleness of all employees

“I would definetly stay here again. Very nice..I tried to upgrade to a ocean room view. but none available with king size bed..I love the view overlooking the marina..”

Jan 30, 2005 by Sabrina from Harker Heights, TX
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[1] • Location:[4]

“If you come in the wrong door, it is difficult to find the front desk (there are no signs with directions). Also, the lady who checked us in tried to put us (couple) in a room with two twin beds.”

Jan 30, 2005 by Eric from Cambridge, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Nice rooms, spectacular public facilities, closest Waikiki hotel to the airport
• A long walk to the actual Waikiki beach.

“The friendly staff, good restaurants, luxurious rooms (with spacious lanais), and ease of access to the HNL airport make up for the 15 minute walk that separates this hotel from the heart of Waikiki. This hotel is a great place to stay for a one-night stopover in Oahu on the way to other islands or East Asia.”

Jan 30, 2005 by Dan from Brooklyn, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Laid back atmosphere, friendly staff
• Location was a bit of a walk into Waikiki and to the beach

“Excellent hotel. Huge rooms, some with kitchen. The staff was very friendly. It's maybe a 10 minute walk to the beginning of real" Waikiki (Kalakaua Av) and to nice beach in front of the Hilton."”

Jan 29, 2005 by J from Harrisonville, MO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The lobby was beautiful and the location excellent.
• The Rooms were a little older and not as spiffy as newer hotels

“This hotel has a great location right on the beach. Minutes from Ala Moana Center and all bus stops. The Hotel pool, lobby, and rooms are very nice. The staff was helpful and nice, and on Weekends they have a free hula show.”

Jan 27, 2005 by Bill from Aurora, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• On bus line, location, ambiance, room, poolside,fireworks,older and mature guests, few kids.

“This is a very nice hotel. had a wonderful time. friendly,clean, nice guests and in a good location. i'd stay there again in a heartbeat.”

Jan 27, 2005 by Rusty from Alpharetta, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Jacuzzi is woefully undersized for a hotel that size

“Definitely one of the best in the 3-star category in Waikiki.”

Jan 27, 2005 by Phoenix from Wailuku, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Great staff
• Valet too expensive

“Great location, Friendly Staff, Over priced Valet ($20/Day)”

Jan 26, 2005 by Troy from Kurtistown, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Classy hotel that has pulses with the Aloha spirit
• A little father from the waikiki strip

“Wonderful staff as well as beautiful hotel rooms. Excellent service and a wonderful stay. Would recommend this hotel to friends travelling to Hawaii.”

Jan 25, 2005 by Joe from Denver, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Great reastaurant on top of the Ilikai. Great kitchen in the restaurant deck-side. Front desk staff A-1!
• Concierge desk too busy to be bothered. Painting the decks could have been done at some other time rather than before New Year's.

“Compared with the hotels on Waikiki beach itself, Ilikai feels and looks like a has been, yet the maids, front desk, and wait staff make up for it. The airport shuttle chooses to stop at the side door, it is not clear where the front desk is, there is no bellhop, doorman, or a greeter - it did start the thought process: where is the hotel?, are those appartments with bicycles and Christmas lights on the balconies part of the hotel? It would be nice if the hotel expandeed the area around the pool and the pool-side bar; packed is an understatement, yet geat sunsets can be seen from there.”

Jan 20, 2005 by Marty from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Amenities were bath & Body, nice. Rooms were large with kitchenetts
• No vending machines, munchies and room service was expensive

“Highly recomended. Much better than a 3 star. Concierge was extremely helpful even though they pushed thier sponsors. Perfect experience.”

Jan 20, 2005 by Kevin from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

“Suberb hotel just two minutes from Hiltons wonderful beach. Spacious studio rooms all with giant balconies and kitchens etc. Marble and beautiful woods in rooms and enormous public areas. Free parking at marina at rear, or cheaper at Hobron street garage. large heated pool. Quiet safe location.”

Jan 20, 2005 by Richard from Captain Cook, HI
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Big room
• SLOW elevators; chewing gum stuck in rug;

“Big, comfortable rooms. Good location for Hawaii convention center & Ala Moana shopping - but terrible location if you really want to be in Waikiki/beach. LONG LONG waits for elevators - and the hotel wasn't really busy. HIGH price for parking ($20) Internet Access ($15).”

Jan 16, 2005 by Sandy from Fort Wayne, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Liked the size of the rooms and convenience to Waikiki Beach
• Had requested a non-smoking queen or king room - could not provide both - Ended up in non-smoking double room.

“We found this property to be quite lovely. It has been renovated so a lot of it seems brand new. The carpeting in our room was clean but quite stained - unattractive, but again, clean. I would recommend this property to anyone who asked about it. It was quiet and comfortable.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jan 16, 2005 by Carrie from Draper, UT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• location is close to variety of activities
• parking is expensive

“Property is very well laid out and open. Offers many amenities, close enough to walk to just about anywhere in Waikiki. A great value!”

Jan 11, 2005 by Amora from Campbell, CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The location offered all I could ask for and more.
• The hotel smelled, it was rundown, the room service was terrible and the bed was so bad I could barely sleep!

“The Beachcomber Waikiki was definitely not a three star hotel, at best maybe a 1.5 star. The bed was so hard I could barely sleep, the room smelled as did the entire hotel. The only good qualities were the location and the friendly hotel staff.”

Jan 9, 2005 by John K. from Dublin, Ireland
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• A great asset is the superb house doctor.
• None

“Top quality Waikiki Hotel”

Dec 20, 2004 by F S. from Kihei
Overall Rating: 10

“It's a beautiful hotel located on the beach in a very desirable location.
We ordered room service with the ocean as our backdrop.”

Dec 7, 2004 by Brian S. from Cincinnati
Overall Rating: 9

“The room we had in this hotel was excellent. Very large for a standard room, with a full kitchen. Although I do not think all rooms have kitchens, we were very pleased with the room, and especially the price.”

Dec 6, 2004 by Rhonda M. from Rigby
Overall Rating: 10

“It was awesome!”

Dec 4, 2004 by John H. from Henderson
Overall Rating: 10

“It was a great hotel. We Were Completely satisfied. I am not sure though if the a/c worked in our room.”

Dec 1, 2004 by Jeffery B. from Taylorsville
Overall Rating: 10

“The Ilikai is a classic on Oahu, actually stayed there the first time in 1990, they have modernized and kept up the nice amenities”