#5 in our Waikiki Map
Hotel Name: ..Equus Hotel
Category:....... 2 Stars
Address: ........1696 Ala Moana Blvd.

General description:
What we like about this hotel:
What you may not like about this hotel:

• This structure was originally built in 1961 and operated as a low end one star hotel under different names like Driftwood Hotel and Hawaii Polo Inn, In 2007 underwent an ambitious renovation aiming at increasing the star rating of the property. The hotel has 10 floors. The common areas are small with a very small pool and a single elevator. Parking is very expensive and limited.
  

What we like about this hotel:..............................(Back to top)

• This hotel underwent an extensive renovation in 2007 and all rooms look new and fresh.
• This Hotel is in very close proximity to the Honolulu Convention Center which makes it a good choice for travellers attending events there or for any other event that requires the visitor to be on the west side of Waikiki.

What you may not like about this hotel:..............................(Back to top)

• You will most likely approve of the fact that the rooms have recently come out of a renovation. The rooms are small but cute,, yet you may not like are the facilities "wrapped around" them. Open corridors, small lobby, small front desk, only one elevator for the whole hotel, walk up second floor lobby without elevator access and tiny swimming pool are some of the things that many visitors complaint about.
• The bathrooms are very small, have no tubs only shower stalls.
• It turned out to be fine for those travellers that expected a one or maybe a two star hotel and service, however you may be sorely disappointed if you expect anything better.
• On the Waikiki map, this hotel appears to be close to the ocean, but please be advised that this area is a marina full of boats and marine repair shops. The closest beach that you can swim in is in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village about 6 blocks away (about 15 minutes walk)
• Parking is very limited and it is only on a first come, first serve basis. You may want to think it twice before renting a car because you may end up without a spot to park it.
• As the Equus Hotel is at the beginning of Waikiki, the hotel is too far from the center of Waikiki. Also many people do not want to stay in this area because they consider it the least attractive part of Waikiki.
• On a normal date, for the same rate or less, you can find a better hotel in the same star rating and in a more central area, if you can't, call us at 808-394-2112 and we can help you find one.
• If you need to stay in the same west side of Waikiki you may want to consider for the same money or less, the Holiday Inn which is the same star rating but it is a name brand that you can recognize and a better overall hotel with a real lobby, real pool area, own restaurant, exercise room, etc. (number 11 on our Waikiki map).
• Based on your particular needs and the objective of your trip, this hotel may have other pros and cons that you should consider, call us at 808–394–2112 for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTE:............................. (Back to top)
Please keep in mind that ALL Hotels have shortcomings, the trick is to find a hotel which shortcomings you do not mind.

This hotel may or may not be the best option for it's category considering your particular situation and the days that you plan to visit our islands.
Call 808–394–2112 to talk to one of our agents and he or she will be able to find for you the best option based on your needs.