Now known as The Castel Hawaiian Monarch Hotel, it overlooks the Ala Wai Canal in Waikiki. The Convention Center is only a short walk along the canal. The Ala Moana Shopping Center, with more than 200 stores and restaurants, is also within walking distance.
The rooms are nicely decorated in a tropical theme and offer views of the Pacific Ocean (from a distance), the Ali WAi canal (right below), or the Koolau Mountains (to the east).
Our room had 1 queen bed, cable TV, A/C, in-room safe, and mini-refrigerators, as well as a nice bathroom. And there was ample free parking in its attached garage.
There is a Denny's right across the street, which was very convenient, as well as a Jack in the Box and bus stops on the corner.
I think it's location may have been a bit of a drawback if we spent more than 1 night there, but it was quite nice for spending our first night there from the mainland ---before heading off to Kauai the next day. It was on the far northern end of Waikiki, somewhat away from all the action. But it's location also made it a good value for our buck.
Unique Qualities: The room was a good size and had a little refridgerator and table and chairs in it. It's a tall building. Even though we were on the Honolulu side of the building, the view was still neat.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80
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Address: 444 Niu St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Directions: Near the canal and towards the Honolulu side of Waikiki (on Nui st.).
on Aug 26, 2002
