Originally Posted by JDiver

You might look at the other properties - DoubeTree Aalana is within two blcoks of HWV and often upgrades Diamonds to some very nice quarters; Embassy Suites Wikiki Beach Walk (a block from Waikiki and has its own extensive thread about pros and cons, rooms to avoid, etc.) are great alternatives unless you prefer dealing with small screaming human beings at all hours and lots of crowds, nickel-and-dime everything. ES also has "resort fees", Alana does not unless things have changed a lot.