I have stayed at the Marriott Waikiki Beach 3 times this year and I love the location. The renovation is complete and I give it 2 thumbs up. It's very easy to cross the street to the beach and the best view I have ever had in approx 25 trips to Waikiki was from a room ending in "33" on a high floor at the Marriott.

Personally, I do not like the Ilikai's location, it seems too far removed from all the fun of Waikiki.