Ilikai Waikiki
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We stayed before when it was Renaissance Ilikai and love it. This time it was a horrible experience. No restaurant, no shops, no employees, it's a ghost town. Property itself is in very poor condition. Needs a total renovation, especially in tough economic times to increase business. We'll never go back! Would not recommend anyone to stay there.
Reviewed by: lily from on Oct 01 2008
The overall facility has not been kept updated and presentable to be in the location it is. Needs a lot of painting and renovating. No pool in operation while there, resturant closed, and rooms were to be adjoining and we were put on opposite wings. All the halls to the rooms were very warm, elevators hot - no a/c in either.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 29 2008
Our excellent experience at the Ilikai began a week or two before our arrival, when we called to ask a question. The person who answered the telephone recognized us using caller ID and greeted my husband by name. Similarly, when we checked in, the valet parking attendants, the bellhops, and the desk clerk all treated us as graciously as we had hoped they would.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 12 2008
The Ilikai Hotel is a quiet hotel close to the Ala Moana Beach. The concierge, bellhops and the front desk all gave very good directions on where to eat and what to see besides the beach! The room was large, spacious and had a good view of the city. The bed was comfortable and the lanai great! Due to construction, two restaurants were closed, however, there are several excellent restaurants within walking distance such as the Chart House which is located next door to Ilikai and overlooks the Ala Wai Harbor; the Wailana Coffee House for inexpensive breakfast and the Hilton Hawaiian Village within walking distance houses a Benihana of Tokyo Restaurant and Cj"s New York Deli.
Reviewed by: Alg from on Apr 21 2008
Great location, beautiful ocean front hotel next to Hilton Hawaiian Village. Wonderful vews, easy walk to Ala Moana Park. Ask for the quiet side of the bulding.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 31 2008
The Ilikai used to be the best place to stay - not so anymore. The main pool is closed while remodeling part of the hotel, Canoe's is closed while remodeling, the Japanese Restaurant is closed - there is no lighting ceremony anymore - the whole courtyard is dark and dull. Also, the noise of jack hammers continuously from 8:00am - and pounding etc. The main desk couldn't care about being helpful - elevators don't work half the time - only 2 out of 5 running. We have been coming here for 35 years and what a disappointment it was this time!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 24 2007
We selected this hotel for our honeymoon. Not a great choice. The lobby was fairly nice with a great breeze and nice staff. The elevators were hot, stopped on the wrong floors, and were so slow. The hallways were also hot, outdated, but clean. Housekeeping was very detailed! The parking valet was $25.00 per night and we were told we could not park without using the valet. So besides all that we got to our room the first night and looked out our window for a beautiful view and to our suprise there were these big construction cranes and all kinds of equipment and building going on. As my husband said "I guess if we only look to the right we can see the ocean, just don't look down or straight". The air conditioner did not work very well and there was a tote to catch the water on the balcony. We complained and we were told they had nothing available for the honeymooners unless we were willing to pay $50.00 to $150.00 more a night. Only one pool was open, no hot tub, no restaurant for breakfast or lunch, Needless to say we still had a great time in Oahu just would not recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 02 2007
I will NEVER NEVER use or recommend this hotel to anyone. I assumed some of the reviews I read were probably from those few that gripe about everything. To them, I apologize.
Reviewed by: KenH from on Aug 05 2007
My wife and I stayed at the Ilikai for our 30th wedding anniversary.We really enjoyed the stay.The staff was very helpful.The room was very nice and comfortable,and very clean.Just a short walk to the beach.And a large shopping center within two blocks.Close to Resturants too.We were on the 24th floor had a great view of the ocean and the boat harbor.Had no problems with the elevators,even with so many using them.We are planning to go back again.The beds are the best.It is very reasonable in price.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 29 2007
The pictures on the web do not match the rooms. The problem is that when we got a rental car you still need to pay an additional $20.00 a night to park the car. We returned the car and used local transportation. The rooms were not what we were expecting. We had just left Kona and then went to Honolulu and we were not very impressed with Ilikai Waikiki Hotel.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 12 2007
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Very convenient and short drive from the airport. Right on the beach and you can see Diamond Head crater in the... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Overall the hotel was nice. Spent only 1 night so didn't experience the whole... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Great location, Beautiful setting, Nice rooms, Nice shower, Top quality shampoos and soaps, I would stay there the next... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The staff was very helpful, the location was just a short walk to the beach, their was great shopping and restaurants... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
One night stay. Quiet atmosphere. Friendly... (read more)
Always a Favorite
Back to Ilikai Waikiki
We stayed before when it was Renaissance Ilikai and love it. This time it was a horrible experience. No restaurant, no shops, no employees, it's a ghost town. Property itself is in very poor condition. Needs a total renovation, especially in tough economic times to increase business. We'll never go back! Would not recommend anyone to stay there.
Reviewed by: lily from on Oct 01 2008
The overall facility has not been kept updated and presentable to be in the location it is. Needs a lot of painting and renovating. No pool in operation while there, resturant closed, and rooms were to be adjoining and we were put on opposite wings. All the halls to the rooms were very warm, elevators hot - no a/c in either.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 29 2008
Our excellent experience at the Ilikai began a week or two before our arrival, when we called to ask a question. The person who answered the telephone recognized us using caller ID and greeted my husband by name. Similarly, when we checked in, the valet parking attendants, the bellhops, and the desk clerk all treated us as graciously as we had hoped they would.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 12 2008
The Ilikai Hotel is a quiet hotel close to the Ala Moana Beach. The concierge, bellhops and the front desk all gave very good directions on where to eat and what to see besides the beach! The room was large, spacious and had a good view of the city. The bed was comfortable and the lanai great! Due to construction, two restaurants were closed, however, there are several excellent restaurants within walking distance such as the Chart House which is located next door to Ilikai and overlooks the Ala Wai Harbor; the Wailana Coffee House for inexpensive breakfast and the Hilton Hawaiian Village within walking distance houses a Benihana of Tokyo Restaurant and Cj"s New York Deli.
Reviewed by: Alg from on Apr 21 2008
Great location, beautiful ocean front hotel next to Hilton Hawaiian Village. Wonderful vews, easy walk to Ala Moana Park. Ask for the quiet side of the bulding.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 31 2008
The Ilikai used to be the best place to stay - not so anymore. The main pool is closed while remodeling part of the hotel, Canoe's is closed while remodeling, the Japanese Restaurant is closed - there is no lighting ceremony anymore - the whole courtyard is dark and dull. Also, the noise of jack hammers continuously from 8:00am - and pounding etc. The main desk couldn't care about being helpful - elevators don't work half the time - only 2 out of 5 running. We have been coming here for 35 years and what a disappointment it was this time!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 24 2007
We selected this hotel for our honeymoon. Not a great choice. The lobby was fairly nice with a great breeze and nice staff. The elevators were hot, stopped on the wrong floors, and were so slow. The hallways were also hot, outdated, but clean. Housekeeping was very detailed! The parking valet was $25.00 per night and we were told we could not park without using the valet. So besides all that we got to our room the first night and looked out our window for a beautiful view and to our suprise there were these big construction cranes and all kinds of equipment and building going on. As my husband said "I guess if we only look to the right we can see the ocean, just don't look down or straight". The air conditioner did not work very well and there was a tote to catch the water on the balcony. We complained and we were told they had nothing available for the honeymooners unless we were willing to pay $50.00 to $150.00 more a night. Only one pool was open, no hot tub, no restaurant for breakfast or lunch, Needless to say we still had a great time in Oahu just would not recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 02 2007
I will NEVER NEVER use or recommend this hotel to anyone. I assumed some of the reviews I read were probably from those few that gripe about everything. To them, I apologize.
Reviewed by: KenH from on Aug 05 2007
My wife and I stayed at the Ilikai for our 30th wedding anniversary.We really enjoyed the stay.The staff was very helpful.The room was very nice and comfortable,and very clean.Just a short walk to the beach.And a large shopping center within two blocks.Close to Resturants too.We were on the 24th floor had a great view of the ocean and the boat harbor.Had no problems with the elevators,even with so many using them.We are planning to go back again.The beds are the best.It is very reasonable in price.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 29 2007
The pictures on the web do not match the rooms. The problem is that when we got a rental car you still need to pay an additional $20.00 a night to park the car. We returned the car and used local transportation. The rooms were not what we were expecting. We had just left Kona and then went to Honolulu and we were not very impressed with Ilikai Waikiki Hotel.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 12 2007
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Very convenient and short drive from the airport. Right on the beach and you can see Diamond Head crater in the... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Overall the hotel was nice. Spent only 1 night so didn't experience the whole... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Great location, Beautiful setting, Nice rooms, Nice shower, Top quality shampoos and soaps, I would stay there the next... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The staff was very helpful, the location was just a short walk to the beach, their was great shopping and restaurants... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
One night stay. Quiet atmosphere. Friendly... (read more)
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