Waikiki Monarch Hotel in Honolulu

The local tax (to be paid on arrival) was understated by half. Nice view, basic, clean, good price, easy to main bus routes.

Very good value for money

The location was perfect for the couple of days I needed to be reasonably near the University of Hawaii. However, I was immediately turned off by the addition of a "resort fee" for so-called amenities that are of no use to me. Also, there was no maid service for the two nights I was there. I understand that Waikiki is expensive, but I would rate this a 2 Star hotel at best charging 4 Star prices.

To cap off a negative stay, on my second night I went to 7-11 to pick up a snack. When I returned, I walked straight to the elevators and went back to my room. The next morning I received a "warning" letter claiming i ignored a "guard" at the front desk and didn't show my room key. I am hearing impaired and did not notice any guard asking me to show anything. it was late -- maybe just before midnight -- and I was just focused on getting back to room walking through a pretty dark front desk area.

Finally, for check-out, there wasn't anyone at the front desk to check-out at around 6:30am. I was prepaid so I just left. It seems that this "hotel" is more of of condominium dominated by Air BnB customers. As such, the services typical of a hotel are lacking -- certainly nothing about this location justifies charging a "resort" fee.