- Ishtar
- First Reviewer
- 3 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
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Perfect family hotel
- July 1, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Each time my family has gone to Oahu, we have stayed at this hotel (since 2002). This is perfect location-close to the beach and zoo and busline. Rates are very affordable and best of all-ALL of the employees from registration, to bell hop to cleaning folks -go way beyond the normal expectations. We are always treated fabulously and these folks seem to go out of their way to make sure we are well taken care of. Our recent stay-last week, we were booked into a room with twin size beds which we did not know until we arrived and were ready to check in. We asked for a couple of extra towels and less than 5 minutes we had them. People need to understand the history behind the hotel and appreciate it for what it is-if you want the 5 star accomodations, then you need to book a 5 star hotel and pay those prices.
Friendly and unpretentious
- June 25, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed June 14-19. Got in after 10 p.m. because of a delayed flight and got into my room quickly. Staff was responsive and friendly to everything we needed - extra towels, a lost room key, money lost in the soda machine. Walk to the beach in 2 minutes. We a a Diamond Head view studio - pretty roomy for the 2 of us. Quite a bit of noise from the zoo in the morning as it's right across the street (they feed the monkeys at 8:30 a.m. We learned that pretty quickly) but nothing you can't cover with the A/C. We did get quite a bit of wind and the slat windows don't do much to block it, but we didn't need to use the A/C except for once or twice. The unit was set pretty high, but you can just flip the switch on the wall.
Yes, it's older. Yes, the elevators can be slow, but I deal with slower at my work. Yes, it could do with some rehab on paint and carpet and pillows that aren't so flat. The pool area is small, but wasn't ever busy (why would it be with the beach so close?). We liked it because it felt comfortable. It's a great choice for those wanting to spend their money on other activities or those on a budget.
We always Stay at the Queen!
- June 3, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
What more can you ask for. You are a block away from Waikiki Beach, walking distance too the Zoo, the park,the Band Shell, shopping, and favorite Resturants. You also have the City Bus right their, to take you all over the Island. No need to rent a car. You don't have to pay for parking if you take city bus.
The Queen Kapiolani is very pleasant, clean, the staff is Great! We have never had anything bad too say about this Hotel. They are always their too help you out.
If you want a big fancy Hotel, then this is not for you. But all I can say is, why spend all kinds of big bucks, when all you are going too do is sleep their. I would rather pay less, and get more out of my vacation, on shopping, or other side trips.
Barb & John from Chicago
okay...but would NOT stay again
- May 26, 2009
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
this hotel still gives me the creeps! The hotel room carpets, bathrooms, sink and walls are disgustinly dirty. Sorry but pay the extra money for a clean upgraded room. The good thing is its walking distance to the beach and other things but that is it!
good budget hotel
- May 14, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
the hotel was as expected. location is great if you like to be close to waikiki. everything is outdated but the staff was very friendly and daily room service worked great as well. what else do you need, it Hawaii, so I was never at the hotel anyway...would stay here again.