Aston Waikiki Beachside and/or Royal Garden at Waikiki
Jun 23rd, 2000, 09:42 AM
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Aston Waikiki Beachside and/or Royal Garden at Waikiki
Has anyone ever stayed at either of the above? I would appreciate any information. What did you like? dislike? Each is described as a boutique hotel with character. Did you find this to be true?
Thanks in advance,
Michele
Thanks in advance,
Michele
Jun 23rd, 2000, 10:48 AM
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Michele,
Haven't stayed at either, but both have excellent reputations. Just stay away from the windowless rooms at A. W. Beachside (really!) Royal Garden is a bit of a hike from the beach, but they do have a shuttle that runs over there very frequently.
Haven't stayed at either, but both have excellent reputations. Just stay away from the windowless rooms at A. W. Beachside (really!) Royal Garden is a bit of a hike from the beach, but they do have a shuttle that runs over there very frequently.
Jun 24th, 2000, 07:27 PM
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Hi Michele:
I stayed at the Waikiki Beachside in Nov. 1998. Yes, as Lani noted,it is true that the standard rooms do not have windows; needless to say, we did not stay in the standard room. Even though we were only passing through Honolulu, we opted to stay in the next class of rooms, which did have windows.
Our room was very pretty, with Chinese antique furniture, but the room was small. A queen-sized bed predominated, and with armoire, nightstands and a chair, there was little room for anything else. Closet was standard size for hotel, bathroom also. Our room had a balcony, but overlooked the back of the hotel (again since we were just passing through we only went up to the rooms with windows, view was not a priority).
The hotel provides breakfast, which is served outside in a very nice courtyard/sitting area behind the hotel. Breakfast included coffee, tea, a variey of juices, muffins, danish and other pastries.
The front of the hotel opens on the Avenue just across from Waikiki Beach. Rooms in the front of the hotel overlook Waikiki Beach, with views of Diamond Head off in the distance. The Sheraton Moana Surfrider is across the street just to the right when facing the ocean.
Since it seems as if beach access may be a primary consideration for you, the location is nearly beachfront, with just a walk across the street required.
It seems as if the beach there is in the center of it all, with the requiste surfers and beachboys waiting across the road.
The hotel truly has a boutique hotel feel. The atmosphere is charming. But, with fewer than 100 rooms, the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar. I am not sure about room service, because we were not there for long.
While somewhat limited, the lobby is lovely, even elegant, and there are interior and exterior sitting areas, including the above mentioned courtyard. The photos of the lobby that I viewed before my stay depicted the area accurately.
Staff was accomodating, service was good, although not outstanding.
Other points of note. I do not believe the hotel has a pool. Also, like all hotels on Waikiki, we were charged to park our car; the W.B.charged 9.50 per day.
All in all, the W.B. is a place where I would consider returning. The only reason this answer is qualified is that I would like to one day stay at the Royal Hawaiian given its history, so if I were to return that would be my first choice.
Good luck and enjoy your trip.
KT
I stayed at the Waikiki Beachside in Nov. 1998. Yes, as Lani noted,it is true that the standard rooms do not have windows; needless to say, we did not stay in the standard room. Even though we were only passing through Honolulu, we opted to stay in the next class of rooms, which did have windows.
Our room was very pretty, with Chinese antique furniture, but the room was small. A queen-sized bed predominated, and with armoire, nightstands and a chair, there was little room for anything else. Closet was standard size for hotel, bathroom also. Our room had a balcony, but overlooked the back of the hotel (again since we were just passing through we only went up to the rooms with windows, view was not a priority).
The hotel provides breakfast, which is served outside in a very nice courtyard/sitting area behind the hotel. Breakfast included coffee, tea, a variey of juices, muffins, danish and other pastries.
The front of the hotel opens on the Avenue just across from Waikiki Beach. Rooms in the front of the hotel overlook Waikiki Beach, with views of Diamond Head off in the distance. The Sheraton Moana Surfrider is across the street just to the right when facing the ocean.
Since it seems as if beach access may be a primary consideration for you, the location is nearly beachfront, with just a walk across the street required.
It seems as if the beach there is in the center of it all, with the requiste surfers and beachboys waiting across the road.
The hotel truly has a boutique hotel feel. The atmosphere is charming. But, with fewer than 100 rooms, the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar. I am not sure about room service, because we were not there for long.
While somewhat limited, the lobby is lovely, even elegant, and there are interior and exterior sitting areas, including the above mentioned courtyard. The photos of the lobby that I viewed before my stay depicted the area accurately.
Staff was accomodating, service was good, although not outstanding.
Other points of note. I do not believe the hotel has a pool. Also, like all hotels on Waikiki, we were charged to park our car; the W.B.charged 9.50 per day.
All in all, the W.B. is a place where I would consider returning. The only reason this answer is qualified is that I would like to one day stay at the Royal Hawaiian given its history, so if I were to return that would be my first choice.
Good luck and enjoy your trip.
KT
Jun 25th, 2000, 07:14 PM
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Thanks, KT, for all your details. I, too, am considering the Royal Hawaiian. It has always appealed to me. I tend to like older places with a sense of history, but I have read such good things about the Beachside and Gardens that I wanted some firsthand information. Once again, thanks.
Michele
Michele
Jul 6th, 2000, 02:55 PM
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I've stayed at the Royal Garden last year as I attended a wedding in Oahu and the wedding party & family stayed there. My room had a view of the Ala Wai Canal. The entrance side of the bldg. had construction going on across the street so I was lucky. There's a marble wet-bar and bathroom w/a tub & shower, mini-refrigerator, in-room safe and was very very clean. The maid would turn down the beds every evening. I would recommend it again, if you won't mind driving to the beach.(It's too much traffic if you walk to the beach).
You're within walking distance to TGIFs, The Hard Rock Cafe, & Eggs N'Things. They have shuttle buses to Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Overall, it's a quieter area so you don't hear alot of buses down below as in Kalakaua or Kuhio Ave.
You're within walking distance to TGIFs, The Hard Rock Cafe, & Eggs N'Things. They have shuttle buses to Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Overall, it's a quieter area so you don't hear alot of buses down below as in Kalakaua or Kuhio Ave.
