Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra in Honolulu

First time staying here and I must admit I was rather impressed. The rooms are spacious and view can be amazing to if you get an ocean view.

The only downside is parking…. Depending on the amount of traffic flowing in and out of the hotel you can find yourself waiting a few minutes for car. Self Parking is $38 and Valet Parking is $45. Valet parking is a much better option in my opinion.

Great accommodations just off Waikiki. If, like us, you were there to spend time in Waikiki then be prepared to walk a bit or take a short bus ride to the heart of Waikiki. We had a Waikiki trolley pass and used that option from the shopping plaza next door. An easy 5 minute walk from the hotel. The staff was very hospitable as were the shopkeepers in the lobby area. Our room was in Waikiki tower and faced Waikiki for a pleasing vista, tho with all the high rises in Waikiki the vista was a little on the narrow side, but the lanai was a fantastic spot from which to enjoy a morning coffee.

Stayed here for 3 days, 2 full nights. Clean room and convenient location. The front desk was also very prompt and accommodating for our early check-in. As we are traveling with a baby and had to refrigerate some of baby’s foods. I love that there is a bridge that attaches the hotel to Ala Moana Mall and it’s located about 20 mins. away from the airport as well. They also have daily housekeeping as well, which is always nice to come back to a clean and tidy room.

Some down sides were that the room had no extra pillows, blankets, cups or utensils. There were rush hour times for the elevator where lines would start to form in the lobby for guests that just want to get back up to their rooms. There is an extra charge for valet or self-parking per day. The outside front lobby to get our vehicle was always packed. The water pressure for the bathtub is strong if you wanted to take a bath. But as soon as you switch it into shower mode you lose all of that strong water pressure and it feels like a water gun. I believe for the price tag it’s just a little over priced.

Would I stay here again? Yeah but only because of the convenience of the bridge to Ala Moana mall.

Stayed here for over 2 weeks ! Hotel is clean. They have excellent customer service from the parking garage to the bell service. Housekeepers are very helpful and cheerful. Rooms are very spacious, comfortable. The hotel is in a very crowded area of Waikiki with a Skywalk to the Ala Moana Center. Parking is $34.50 a night for hotel guests. Very difficult to find a spot to park after 7 pm. Construction going on with the Waikiki tower. They are redoing the balconies. So balconies on that side are locked and it's loud from around 9-4. But again, will be wonderful once done.

The hotel was very clea an comfortable. My only complaint was checking in. There were only two clerks and a large number of us came in around the same time. Took about 45 minutes to check in but once I was at the counter it was quick. Full room cleaning service each day and the room was spotless.