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THE EQUUS an AQUA Boutique Hotel

1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815
THE EQUUS an AQUA Boutique Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 83 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
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from $69
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Based on 83 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.4 out of 5

    "The overall experience was positive." source Orbitz

    "Overall, I liked the hotel." source Priceline

    "For the money I paid and the service by all of the staff, I would have stayed longer and will stay there again." source Travelocity

    "Overall - great, especially value for money." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Great location, friendly, near mall,clean room, soft bed." source Priceline

    "Very tastefully decorated, very neat and clean." source Priceline

    "Hotel was clean, bathrooms updated, within a 10-15 minute walk to beach and located on multiple bus lines, however, it is extremely noisy." source Travelocity

    "Although the room looked clean, I found a bloody cotton ball under my bed skirt that had been there for a few days." source Travelocity

    "You can check in early if they have a room, the pool is small but clean and secluded." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "I stayed at the AQUA Hotel at the International Mkt the weekend before and after a cruise last year and was pleased with the helpfulness of the service staff both times." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Great location, short walk to Wikiki and Ala Moana shopping center." source Orbitz

    "The hotel was ugly on the outside & location wasn't great, but the room was pretty nice & bed was comfy. The hotel is inconveniently located." source Priceline

    "For how little the room costs, we were very surprised at the wonderful location and fine amenities." source Travelocity

    "Good area and location. Good location and walking distance to many areas of interest in Waikiki." source Priceline

    "One computer is located near the lobby at." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "It provided daily continental breakfast, which saved a few dollars." source Travelocity

    "But if you want a clean reasonably priced hotel, it is OK." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "We had to take all of our valuables with us as the "in room" safe was too small." source Priceline

    "Nice breakfast andclean room." source Priceline

    "When I was going up to my room, the maid was dragging two big plastic garbage cans out of the ONLY elevator and blocked my way so I missed the elevator and had to wait another ten minutes for it to return." source Travelocity

    "We were given one of the newly renovated non-smoking rooms on the 3rd floor and was very much impressed." source Travelocity

    "The room was adequate but no balcony and no views." source Travelocity

More information on THE EQUUS an AQUA Boutique Hotel

The Equus is a spectacular new boutique hotel featuring Ralph Lauren-inspired rooms located 1 block to the beach and near the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This intimate hotel is 1 block to Ala Moana Shopping Center and 2 blocks to the Hawaii Convention Center and offers the following complimentary amenities: daily continental breakfast, in-room high speed Internet and Wifi, daily local newspaper, local & toll free calls, 28 Inches LCD TV's, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker and safe. An outdoor pool area with barbeque grill is available in a tropical setting.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Polo King:Room features one King bed, bathroom with shower, free high speed internet access, color cable TV, alarm clock/radio, refrigerator and coffeemaker, wet bar, air-conditioning, free coffee packets daily, direct dial phone with voicemail, iron and ironing board, hairdryer.Polo Partial City View Dbl/Dbl:The essentials for an unforgettable vacation with 1 king or 2 double-sized beds and signature Aqua amenities. Partial city views. 4 guests maximum. (326 sq. ft.)Bamboo Queen:Exclusive to the 7th & 8th floors, our eight Bamboo Queen rooms feature tropical d?cor, bamboo furnishings, and a single queen-sized bed. 3 guests maximum. (264 sq. ft.)Polo Executive Suite Partial Ocean View:Exclusive to the 10th floor, the spacious Ralph Lauren-inspired Polo Partial Ocean View suites feature a plush king-sized bed. 2 guests maximum. (326 sq. ft.)

Total Floors:

10 floors.

Rooms:

Polo King:Room features one King bed, bathroom with shower, free high speed internet access, color cable TV, alarm clock/radio, refrigerator and coffeemaker, wet bar, air-conditioning, free coffee packets daily, direct dial phone with voicemail, iron and ironing board, hairdryer.Polo Partial City View Dbl/Dbl:The essentials for an unforgettable vacation with 1 king or 2 double-sized beds and signature Aqua amenities. Partial city views. 4 guests maximum. (326 sq. ft.)Bamboo Queen:Exclusive to the 7th & 8th floors, our eight Bamboo Queen rooms feature tropical d?cor, bamboo furnishings, and a single queen-sized bed. 3 guests maximum. (264 sq. ft.)Polo Executive Suite Partial Ocean View:Exclusive to the 10th floor, the spacious Ralph Lauren-inspired Polo Partial Ocean View suites feature a plush king-sized bed. 2 guests maximum. (326 sq. ft.)

Price

Main courses A$25-A$26 (US$20-US$21),P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

The Equus is located at the gateway to Waikiki. This boutique property offers you a departure from the corporate resort.

Area

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hours

Thurs-Sat noon-3pm; Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Sun 6-10pm

Dining

Red LobsterRestaurant is located across the street from the hotel.Wailana Coffee ShopRestaurant located steps away from the hotel is open 24 hours.Outback SteakhouseRestaurant is located across the street from the hotel.

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