Where to stay in Waikiki ~ Royal Grove Hotel
General description:
- The Royal Grove is a budget Hotel that was originally built in right after WWII in 1950; it is located on the corner of Uluniu and Kuhio Avenues. It consists of 2 connected different buildings has five floors and a little over 80 rooms in its inventory most of which are only studios with a kitchenette. It has a small lobby and small swimming pool.
What we like about this hotel:
- The location is very central and also very close to the beach.
- Contrary to other hotels of the same type and age also located in Waikiki, this hotel does have elevators.
What you may not like about this hotel:
- For most people the hotel is too old. Even though it has been kept in working order, not much has been done to the property to update it other than the addition of AC units.
- If you decide to stay in this property, try to request the units that are away from Kuhio Ave. to minimize noise. No unit will be totally quiet and that is a common problem for all Waikiki but the Uluniu or Prince Edwards sides of the building will be less noisy.
- Rooms are fairly small and some are quite dark.
- Parking is available but limited.
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