Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo, Odor

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Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel	Average Price: $180 Check Rates

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71 Banyan Drive

Hilo, 96720 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 3
Average review rating: 3.46

OpinionWell Value Index: 8

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (85) , MyTravelGuide (32) , TripAdvisor (445) , YahooTravel (38)

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1. We did not use the A/C at all but kept the patio door open and the fresh air quickly made the odor not as obvious.

"Best option in Hilo, dated and needs updated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

2. Also, there was a strong seafood odor from the restaurant into the lobby, but we just headed straight up the elevators to the rooms.

"Just fine for exploring Hilo/Volcano area of Big Island " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/20/2011 Vote

3. Our only complaint was the cigarette odors near the entrance where tobacco addicts stand outside to get their fix.

"We Would Return " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2011 Vote

4. Others have mentioned a musty odor.

"Fine for a one night stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/11/2010 Vote

5. On the negative side, there is a musty/moldy smell throughout the upper floors, including the rooms, the TV is small, our internet access was ineffective, and our air conditioning gave off a disturbing odor so we never ran it after the first night.

"This is as good as it gets in Hilo " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/28/2010 Vote

6. We stayed right on the beach in two other locations in Hawaii and they did not have the same odor.

"Ick " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/25/2010 Vote

7. The room was nicely furnished, with a good view over the harbor, and it was clean, but there was a slightly musty odor in the room.

"OK but not great " Read full review on Expedia 9/15/2009 Vote

8. During breakfast the next morning my wife ordered some sort of egg concoction which she was unable to eat because of the foul odor emanating from moldy cheese mixed with the eggs.

"Considering it's the only choice...it's pretty darned good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/15/2009 Vote

9. I finally discovered that the odor came from the vinyl drapes.

"Stinky " Read full review on YahooTravel 10/23/2007 Vote

10. Everything was fine except the odor and the maid I told about the odor.

"Stinky " Read full review on YahooTravel 10/23/2007 Vote