Doubletree Hotel Alana Waikiki, Honolulu, Avoid

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Doubletree Hotel Alana Waikiki	Average Price: $142 Check Rates

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1956 ALA MOANA Boulevard

Honolulu, 96815 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 11 of 20
Average review rating: 3.45

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (40) , MyTravelGuide (170) , Travelocity (6) , TripAdvisor (187) , YahooTravel (21)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. You can park in the public garage on the next block for $16 to avoid the $30 valet parking.

"Good location, great value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

2. For the price (and avoiding the resort fees), it's a great alternative.

"Easy location to use as a base to explore " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/9/2011 Vote

3. As a business traveler this hotel is nice for avoiding the tourist stuff.

"Not bad for business travel to avoid holiday travelers and most of Waikiki " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2010 Vote

4. AVOID the ALANA DOUBLETREE and don't make the mistake of assuming it'd be decent because it is a Doubletree - like I did.

"Avoid at all costs - poor value and lousy service " Read full review on Expedia 1/7/2009 Vote

5. The one thing that made us do a double take was the doubletree's per night parking fee, which we avoided simply by driving around the nearby streets looking for free street parking.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/20/2007 Vote

6. The one thing that made us do a double take was the doubletree's per night parking fee, which we avoided simply by driving around the nearby streets looking for free street parking.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/20/2007 Vote

7. It is situated at the beginning of Waikiki so you can avoid crowds but it also means long walks.

"View from the Penthouse " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2007 Vote

8. You are just off of the main street there which is perfect for avoiding most of the traffic and getting out of Honolulu to explore the rest of the island.

"A nice retreat away from the main bustle of Waikiki " Read full review on Expedia 8/30/2006 Vote

9. We avoided the pricey hotel restaurant but enjoyed excellent meals nearby.

"Very Well Managed and Excellent Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2005 Vote

10. avoid the in-house restaurant.

"Great Value, Close to Waikiki Beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/29/2005 Vote