Ala Moana Hotel

Pros: Close to Ala Moana Center, Hawai'i Convention Center, away from Waikiki
Cons: Away from Waikiki, poor parking, poor restaurants

What's it all about?
Ala Moana Hotel, built walking distance from Ala Moana Shopping Center, the largest open mall shopping center in the nation, is a hotel close to many things. It's location is prime for such a hotel because it's a...

Pros: Average-sized bathroom In-room refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker Friendly service
Cons: Everything else Rip-off parking charges Small, uncomfortable rooms

My trip to this hotel took place in February of 2007. My wife and I were celebrating a belated honeymoon gift, so the hotel was already paid for ahead of time, therefore I cannot comment on the cost. Since we did not plan this trip, I also can't ...

Pros: Nice staff, nice lobby
Cons: old hotel with old furniture

Let me first state that we stayed at the Ala Moana Hotel by accident. Our plane was delayed for an entire day coming home from our honeymoon and the airline sent us here. We had stayed at a very high quality hotel for the week so when we got here we...

Pros: Magnificent Views, Nice Pool, Friendly Staff
Cons: Requires 10 minute walk to the beach, outdated decor in rooms.

Nice hotel in a prime location in Honolulu, although it's a bit of a walk to the Waikiki beaches (~10 minutes). They have a nice pool area on the third floor that wasn't very busy.

The staff is friendly and attentive but the rooms need to be updated. Everything is circa late 1980s.

We had a room on the 35th floor with a spectacular view of Waikiki and the ocean from the balcony.