Originally Posted by
SpiritofEcstasy
I'm going to Honolulu next week. I've stayed twice before at the only gay place on Waikiki, but it's two blocks off the beach. Their only "plus" is a gay clientele, but there's no pool, no grounds, no amenities other than a hot tub and a continental breakfast.
Their rates range from $159 to $199 during low season, and $215 to $255 during high season. This time, we got a room at the Park Shore Waikiki, just across the street from the beach, a short walk to Queen's Surf, for $88 per night, and $25 off that per night for using a MasterCard. Sure, it's nice to stay at a gay-owned place with a gay clientele, but if we're going to see all the guests at the beach, anyway, why stay there for twice the price?
Last time we stayed at Hotel Renew and enjoyed it much more than at the gay hotel we previously stayed. It's around the corner from the gay place, doesn't have a pool, but the rooms and staff were much more welcoming and had a better continental breakfast. I've even seen their ad in some gay publications.