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[Looking at your web page.. The first two three stars at the beach (ohana waikiki tower and village) i do not see any reviews for on tripadvisor. My gut is that they dont exist anymore. ON the centrail waikiki city zone, the hilton price kuhio looks great, but im suprised it is considered a 3 star.. looks more like a 4 star, perhaps this page is out of date? Why is one sheraton a 3* and the other a 4*?If I have to pay up to 75.00 I would rather it be the sheraton or hilton I also doubt I owuld have any problem with the sheraton princess kiaulani. The wyland sounds nice. however some person complained about a lot of noise. Area wise I guess it looks like the waikiki beach area, waikiki central, and waikiki marina. I dont see the executive center or the diamond head on your page, so I leave that for you to describe. You know that hotel list is over 5 years old right? Do you think its still accurate? Im not sure if you are recommending i stay at the airport area. I think you guys thought that I should stay in waikiki, so I dont think yo ugys are recommending the honolulu area or other areas as a first choice. .am i right? I got no problems booking a hawaiian airline trip through you if the fares are the same. Im thinking that I need to go to the big island either as a day trip or at the end. Reason being that If I book the airplane ticket for aft feb 1st the price goes down. If I book the car after feb 1st the price goes down. I havent compared hotel room prices. Ps. the price on the site for car is 135 for the week .Should i rent it and get it done or could we do better by bidding? (12.95 per day

I finally found the phone number of my aquantance on the big island. She, hawaiian airlines, and everyone local that i talked to say the interisland planes run like clockwork and I can be assured that the transfer will take place and leaving a couple hours between them is sufficient . They will even check my bags in from one to the other just like any other transfer. everyone from the island tells me it will work fine, however, I understand your concern and I do not wish to discount your thoughts. I was still on the edge, but I saw the special sale prices to the big island on the hawaiian air main page for 27.00 each way. I am sorry ,but I cannot resist that. I can go there either leaving fri night and arriving at hono sun night or leave wednesday night for big island and head back friday afternoon. I would feel more comfortable doing it on the end, because I will see a waikiki weekend and be less tired friday night, however, if you feel differently, then I will do it first and be sleepless the first night. I am flexibile with price. I would like to try to get a 3* for 50.00 but if I have to go more (like 60.00) ill do that, before going 75.00 I would rather go 100.oo for the sheraton. You know the zones better than me.. I am guessing to get a beachfront is best but let me know if you feel i should consider one of the other areas, let me know. Give me some suggestions:) At the very least, I guess I wish to book the inter contential flight. If I lose 60.00 by not taking it, its not the end of the world :) George Anything else feel free to share.

ok.. Ill take your advice and try waikiki. If someone can help me see if I can try to get a true 3star for 50, ill do it. If we're talking more than 75, im going to try for the shearton and 100. By the way, do you get better or worse deals as you get closer to the date? George

I guess im viewing it more like a NYC or a Washington DC than a Newark. Places that you cant find street parking tend to have a lot of car congestion. Maybe your right that I dont understand it. The place I saw was in KALIHI VALLEY. But I guess thats where the poor people live. The other place I was looking more at was in manila. People said it was a nice area, but nothing left. I guess for 50 a night 7 days is 350. Lets see if we can get a real 3* for that on the site.. see if it works.

Regarding my thoughts on hostels, I would not go to one unless I have my private room. I am mid 40s and travelling alone. The one I spoke to said they have a no alcohol policy and things are quiet. I could not sleep well with someone next to me snoring away. I do understand the security issue too. However, I am getting the feeling that what people told me about hawaii, even things in the trunk of a car are not safe. (and I feel safe having things in my trunk in NYC.) The slum phrase is perhaps not the best definition. I saw on Craigs list a place described as peaceful house in rainforest. When I asked someone from hawaii, they said it was not the best neighborhood. Then again, Im wondering if Waikiki is the best neighborhood either, as cities tend not to be. I also feel more comfortable that way then being tied to a city's public transportation. I still believe that with half the things outside waikiki, and half outside waikiki, unless your on the ocean with an oceanfront view,I would feel more better staying in a decent neighborhood suburbs than the city. You dont have to worry about traffic, parking and other congestion problems. That doesnt mean I wish to be an hour away, but a 10-15 min drive is fine by me. I guess lets see if we hit success with a decent 3 star at 50 a night. We probably wont, but if we don't get anything, then I guess we'll try a "Plan B".

Sigh. .This low price week off is starting to get expensive. What do you know of hostels? I dont know anything. 75.00 for a 3 star or 100.00 for 4 star, plus 20.00 plus other sundry things. plus car rental.. I read this on google regarding waikiki parking.. "Nearer to central Waikiki is the Waikiki Banyan Hotel (on

BBB Thanks for your input. I will be arriving 7:35 pm on Friday to honolulu. (which will be about 1 in the morning east coast time. I will be flying continental. While I will be tired after the flight, if yoiu know of any special ways to do it, Im glad to hear. Thanks for your feedback. George

What do you think I could get in a 3* property? How do I try for a 3*? Do you have any thoughts on the other options? Thanks George

Thank you everyone for their thoughts. I called Hawaii AAA travel dept as well as continential travel dept. They kind of assured me that if I left an island at around 3pm I would have no risk of missing my 8:55pm flight as these are only 50 minute rides that run fairly often. Another option is to put the island trip in the middle. I was thinking of perhaps three nights in waikiki, two up north and two on an island. Although if you still feel strongly on nixing the island, then I guess I could go four days waikiki, three up north, or just all in one location. (cutting the plane out would make it more affordable.) If what is said is true that it would cost me 75.00 for a 3 star (that is really a two star) I guess paying the extra 25 a night for a luxury hotel would be worth it. As mentioned before, peeling paint, spots on floor are not a problem. The problems would be things that could cause trouble sleeping (noise, uncomfortable bed, smells, etc) as I normally dont sleep as well away from home. I saw some hostels (never used them before) but if Im going to be getting a 2 star room anyway, Things I saw include..http://www.hostelsaloha.com/ which offers a private room in waikiki for 41.00 a night plus 5.00 for parking. (I have never used a hostel.. know nothing about them.) (no taxes, etc.) Also I saw the polynesian plaza for 505 a week. I do not know what their parking situation is. Also, I saw this on the north end, Ho'o Nanea Hale for 52 a night for a private room. (5 night min) I do not know any more as I have not spoken to anyone there, but the reviews on this seemed good. Any help in sorting this all out is appreciated. Im getting nervious as time is getting closer. To summarize I guess if I can get close to a true 3 star for 50.00 a night Im comfortable going that direction. If I have to pay apx. 75, I guess I would rather pay the extra and get something special or go for one of the other options. (or maybe the sherdon for some of the nights for that price. George

To clarify my flight information... I will be leaving Friday 1/30 on 1:35 pm. and arriving at 7:35 pm. I will be returning Friday 2/6 at 8:55 pm and arriving the following day at 11:20 (red eye) I was planning on sleeping on the way back (which may or may not work) however, I would figure I would have most of the day of the return flight to use as I wish. In theory I could leave another island on Fri afternoon and still get my plane if I planned on being at the airport 7pm. As to timing.. Maybe trying to come up with a plan might help.. Does this sound realistic? I guess I could group the non waikiki activities together and stay outside of it for those days. Is it better to be in waikiki weekends or weekdays? Let me know your thoughts on this if I am missing anything special or timed wrong.---(very rough initial draft) Saturday- beach and waikiki? Sunday -church and driving up to north shore. Monday- Beach/ Snorkeling, cultural center in evening with luau. Tuesday.-Bishop museum/ pearl harbor visit diamond head. Wednesday-Beach activities.and/or waikiki activities. Thursday morning -Leave for other island. (which and what to do, I cannot say) Friday -return from other island- head back.. be at airport at 7:00 In looking at the agenda, I guess i could get away with renting a car for a couple of days. My experiences on craigs list were not ideal either. I found one place that seemed nice for 27 for the room, but people said that was not in the best neighborhood with deserted cars around. Perhaps I could use that for the few days out of the area. I found those 80.00 with cleaning fees things but werent impressed. I dont like sharing a room, (I cant sleep during snoring, excessive noise, loud motors, cigarette smells, etc.) one guy had a room for 50 a night but wasnt going ot be available. Another when I asked said they had a room, but then later told me nothing available. I looked at the timeshare tours and they wanted 758 for the beachcomber for 6 nights with 100.00 polynesian villiage voucher (but they included parking internet, etc) I am trying to see about Time share rentals.. never done that.. if anyone has any advice. I have a friend who works at a hotel I think on the big island, but I lost her card... I dont know how to track down and locate her. As weird as it sounds, I would definately like to meet Jim Nabors on the trip. Thanks to everyone for sharing their input. George

A true 3* (not a 2 star listed as a 3 star) I think would serve my purposes very well....especially if parking is included. I read some reviews of the sherdon and people said that the hotel made their trip. .if a 4 star is really is that special and it will be only 30.00 difference a night, i might be tempted to go for it and make the trip special. I was thinking maybe spend 5 days on the island and then maybe 1-2 days on another island. Since Ive never been to oahu, I do not know if Ill be bored with just one. Let me know your thoughts. George

Honolulu Oahu. Thanks, George

Hi there, With airplane tickets being apx 400 for a round trip from NJ to Hawaii, I decided to book one. Now I need a place to stay and perhaps car. I have never been to hawaii so I do not know what is the best way to enjoy things. I will be arriving Fri Jan 30th to Fri Feb 6th (7 days) I would love to get something reasonably priced maybe a 3 star for around the 50 a night place, however the sheratn offer for 99.00 seems very tempting. My thoughts were to rent a car or maybe see another island. The car prices on rentals seemed relatively cheap however, i am unsure about which hotels will have parking. I will need internet access to check my work emails. I am not a beach bum, and while I will spend a some time there, I am unsure as to wheather I would feel comfortable being tied into the beach area for 7 days? Will I be bored or would I be better off adding another island or travelling aroudn the island to the itinary. Im having trouble imagining a small area keeping my attention for so long. Any advice in planning and getting the best deal on lodging and perhaps car is appreciated. I am open to all options including priceline, time share tours, renting rooms on craigslist, etc/ provided I have a clean, quiet, smokeless room where I will be comfortable sleeping and it is not in a bad unsafe area.

Hi. I am new to this site and have not used it nor priceline/hotwire before. If someone could give me step by step instructions as to how to do this its appreciated. (do i have to sign up for hotline pricewire first?) I am staying in hawaii from fri jan 30th to Feb 6th. (7 days) I was thinking of trying to find a real 3 star (not something where there is noise or smoke to prevent me from getting a good night sleep) for around the 50.00 a night place (perferably a place with free parking. The Waikiki Sherton sounded really tempting for 100.00 a night though and would very seirously consider that. I dont want to get stung though and get the wrong hotel. My questions are.. 1. Would I get a more expensive or less expensive price by the week? (how much should I offer?) Are there a lot of suprise fees/taxes after the offer? If I bid, do I have to take whatever they throw at me? Is it better to bid earlier rather than later for best deals.. Thanks in Advance. George