| Hotel Rating: |   | | Satisfaction: |   | | Reviews: 3 | Photos: 1 | | 2452 Kalakaua Avenue (formerly ResortQuest Waikiki Beachside Hotel) |
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We went here for our honeymoon in 2000. The room was lovely, with the interior being all decorated with Chinese black lacquer furniture. The bathroom had a nice black marble lined shower. The wall was covered in mirrors, opening up the space more. Actually when I come to think about it, the room was somewhat small, but that just makes it more perfect for couples. Who needs too much space? Not people in love. :)
I picked this spot, because so many of the hotels I had seen online had those horrible jungle print comforters, which are just plain ugly. The beds the Waikiki Beachside, don't have heavy comforters (which you don't need in Hawaii), just pink sheets that get removed and cleaned every day. Having a clean, clean bed is so very nice.
We had a small patio, but the noise from air-conditioning units nearby and from the street were a bit overpowering when we opened the doors. Overall the room was very nice though.
There are not too many amenities. It is a basic, well-done hotel, which acts as a great place to rest and recoup in between outings. Breakfasts in the morning were included. And the hotel lobby at the rear of the building, includes a relaxing open-air patio with a fountain away from the street-noise. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Resortquest Waikiki Beachside Hotel: The Best Kept Secret (until now!)
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DON'T GO during spring break--that is high season and everything is already expensive. But any time after that, get ready for the time of your life! I've experienced stay at this hotel on several occasions in 2000, 2002 and again in 2003. I found it by accident on my first trip to Honolulu, but upon meeting the friendly staff and seeing that the place was quiet and clean, I decided to stay .
I liked the touch of Japanese throughout the hotel quaint and picturesque. In the bath, You will find traditional Japanese black cabinetry topped with a shiny black vanity and gold fixtures. I felt that the decor, armoire with TV,VCR, and minifridge made up for the fact that the rooms were rather small, but then, who goes to Waikiki Beach to sit in a hotel room! I took advantage of the breakfast served every morning on the second level which leads to a comfortable lounge area with cozy seats and a few tables and complimentary news papers for catching up on current events or the weather while sipping morning coffee. I preferred taking my bagels, fruit, and coffee back up to my room so that I could sit on the "Lanai" or balcony and enjoy the ocean waves while sipping my morning brew. I try to conjure up that image when I am drinking coffee at home in North Texas where there's very little water!
Speaking of the ocean, did I mention that the front entrance to the hotel is directly across the street from the beach? I reccommend that you book your room a year in advance and ask for an ocean view---it is well worth it for obvious reasons. I don't think I ever closed my balcony door whenever I was in the room. The Pacific means "peaceful" for a reason. It had a profound effect on me. There's something for everyone: live music, shopping, and fresh seafood if you choose to eat "local" fare instead of your run of the mill fast food. If you ask for the "catch of the day" you can usually get Mahi Mahi fresh from the ocean and it's cheaper than steak.
I have found that after that initial stay, each time I've called to make reservations thereafter, the staff remembered my name and went out of their way to make my stay comfortable. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about area attractions. I felt a lot safer in the hotel knowing that they have a controlled entrance and that it is one of the few hotels that actually locks the doors after hours. Several hotels have "open-air entrances" due to the fact that there is little rain in Hawaii. Most of the area hotels also have a lot of traffic from younger crowds, especially surfers. So the peace and quiet at the Aston Waikiki Beachside is a welcome respite.
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