Delightful Hawaiian Monarch Studio
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Delightful Hawaiian Monarch Studio is an independently owned and managed vacation rental in the Hawaiian Monarch building in Waikiki, Honolulu; it is not part of the hotel. The 9th-floor studio has city views, elevator access, and a listed public rating of 3.97 out of 5 from 68 reviews.
Room & Kitchen
The studio is described as spacious and sleeps up to two in a queen bed, with a dining area for two, air conditioning, smart TV, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Its kitchenette includes a portable hot plate, microwave, coffee pot, mini fridge/freezer, dishes, cutlery, and basic cookware; the bathroom has a tub and shower. There is no private outdoor area.
Building Amenities & Services
Building amenities include a large sun deck with an outdoor grill, pool, and hot tub, as well as a fitness center. The fitness center, laundry, and luggage storage have stated fees; the building also has 24/7 security, elevators, and an attached secured garage. Lobby-level services include a locally owned coffee shop, convenience store, car rental, bar, and Burger & Sushi restaurant.
Location & Dining
The studio is near Fort DeRussy Beach Park, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Ala Wai Canal, Ala Moana Beach Park, Ala Moana Center, and the Hawaii Convention Center. Bus stops at Pau Street and Ala Wai Boulevard, Kalakaua Avenue and McCully Street, and other nearby intersections are within about 93–374 meters. Nearby dining options include Yard House (about 901 meters), Monkeypod Kitchen – Waikiki (999 meters), Basalt (1,027 meters), and Duke’s Waikiki (1,227 meters).
Best for
This studio is best suited to one or two travelers who want a Waikiki base with a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and access to a pool, hot tub, and sun deck. Its nearby bus stops, beaches, restaurants, and Ala Moana Center also suit visitors who plan to explore without relying on a car.
Travel tips
Several bus stops are within roughly 100–374 meters, and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is about 9.7 km away. The rental does not include parking; the attached garage may offer paid parking for approximately $40 per day, subject to availability and change. The studio has no private outdoor space, and laundry and luggage storage in the building carry fees.
What guests say
The review excerpts include praise for the Waikiki location, city or Ala Wai views, the kitchenette, and access to the pool and sun deck. Negative comments describe difficulty reaching the host and dissatisfaction with staff interactions, cleanliness of towels and sheets, and the condition of the unit. One reviewer also reported a nonworking TV and concerns about the air-conditioning unit and electrical safety. The excerpts therefore present a mixed picture, with positive mentions of the setting and building amenities alongside specific service and upkeep complaints.
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