Take a Look! Ocean View with cute Kitchenette

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights. The location is perfect and the views of Diamond Head and the ocean are amazing! We purchased on site parking which was so convenient. The property managers were very helpful. Rooms are updated but older. We would stay here again.

The Waikiki Grand hotel is located at the quieter end of Waikiki next to the zoo. You will find quick access to the beach and will awaken not only to the sound of the ocean but often of zoo animals.

The Grand is unique in that rooms are individually decorated. Room 715 is tastefully decorated, well equipped, and has excellent views of the ocean, Diamond Head, and the zoo. The lanai allows you to enjoy the spectacular views.

I have been staying at the Grand for many years. You will enjoy your time at Waikiki at this facility at the Grand.

Great location! Beautiful view of Diamond head and Waikiki Beach! Room was very nicely furnished and very clean. JR was a pleasure and on time when meeting us. Thank you Mark Howard!

1 minute walk to the beach. Great view from balcony. Kitchen is nice and fairly new. New shower & bathroom. Tile floor. Decent internet. Great building. Easy parking across and down the street (and much free parking at night if you just ask the desk attendant where) ABC store 100 feet away. Fairly quiet as it is on 7th floor and with Zoo (rather than busy nightclub) across the street. Negatives include: AC aims at the side of the bed and will not cool the room until you aim it up above the bed at which time it is aiming at you so you are very cold with it blowing on your face. No shelf in shower for soap & shampoo. Sheets & Blanket were clean but could use improvement in quality. No bed spread.

Let's start with the great parts:

1) This location is amazing. I have stayed in this hotel many times in the past and the location (for Waikiki) can't be beat. You are very close to the ocean. The park is outside of the hotel. Diamond head is right there. It is quiet (for Waikiki standards) yet you are totally close to the action. Don't hesitate to stay here if location is your main concern. You can't beat it!

2) The unit is small (as noted by other guests). However, it is well appointed. It was great for one person or two people not needing lots of space. They have done a great job updating the condo and there is plenty of storage and such. For the price point, this is a great unit.

3) The place was stocked with paper towels, toilet tissue, samples of shampoo, beach equipment, etc. I really didn't want for anything during my week's stay. I have stayed at other locations in this building and I would say this condo is outfitted well compared to the others.

Areas for improvement include.....

1) The A/C in this unit is particularly bad. The VERY SMALL wall unit is totally insufficient and the room is simply hot at all hours. The very adequate ceiling fan really did help make it comfortable but the room never cooled down. This was very frustrating as I wanted to enjoy the view but the room was so hot that I couldn't justify opening the blinds! If you are at all concerned about the temperature - seek another unit. However, if you enjoy hot temps and want to bake in the sun - this is a great place.

2) There was no 'hot plate' in this unit. No big deal for me but know that there was not one in the unit. I pointed this out during the initial walk-through.

3) Be willing to be flexible about the details. I was given phone numbers (on VRBO) for a guest manager who is no longer at the building or with the company. It worked out OK in the end but it did cause a little confusion.

In summary - the Waikiki Grand hotel is a great location and has enough amenities to make for a comfortable stay. If you are seeking high-end accommodations, this isn't the location for you. However, if you want a great location and a reasonable rate, this is a property worth considering. This particular unit is well appointed and reasonably clean and modern. However, the air conditioning is totally inadequate. If you are prone to over heating, there are better units in this building. If a/c isn't a worry for you - do consider this unit!