ADA Assigment 2
1 Question 1
1.1 A
1.2 B
1.2.1 I)
[1] "Top Positive Words:"# A tibble: 10 × 3
word sentiment n
<chr> <chr> <int>
1 nice positive 7274
2 clean positive 3574
3 beautiful positive 3560
4 friendly positive 2753
5 free positive 2563
6 recommend positive 2355
7 loved positive 2052
8 amazing positive 1940
9 helpful positive 1898
10 enjoyed positive 1867[1] "Top Negative Words:"# A tibble: 10 × 3
word sentiment n
<chr> <chr> <int>
1 expensive negative 2809
2 crowded negative 2450
3 bad negative 1147
4 complex negative 1011
5 pricey negative 835
6 noise negative 790
7 disappointed negative 769
8 hard negative 729
9 cheap negative 575
10 overpriced negative 5721.2.2 II)
1.2.3 Commentary
The above analysis tells us that our barchart showing the positive sentiment, remains steady over time, with the odd peaks reflecting periods of eceptional guest experience. Small dips in this also suggest temporary declines in customer satisfaction. In Contrast, the negative sentiment barchart fluctuates more, with occasional spikes likely to related to isolated incidents or bad service. Despite this, the negative sentiment is generally low, highlighting the hotel’s overall strong reputation.
1.3 C
1.3.1 I)
# A tibble: 100 × 3
sentiment word n
<chr> <chr> <int>
1 anger fee 1505
2 anger money 1458
3 anger bad 1147
4 anger buffet 1018
5 anger hot 907
6 anger disappointed 769
7 anger overpriced 572
8 anger noisy 475
9 anger complaint 433
10 anger terrible 343
# ℹ 90 more rows1.3.2 II)
# A tibble: 10 × 2
sentiment n
<chr> <int>
1 positive 142865
2 joy 78868
3 trust 62167
4 anticipation 57325
5 negative 39748
6 surprise 25302
7 sadness 20286
8 anger 17196
9 fear 13913
10 disgust 10316
1.4 D
# A tibble: 30 × 2
bigram n
<chr> <int>
1 rainbow tower 3567
2 hawaiian village 2909
3 hilton hawaiian 2821
4 ocean view 2332
5 diamond head 2180
6 waikiki beach 1710
7 tapa tower 1625
8 ali'i tower 1583
9 front desk 1328
10 resort fee 992
# ℹ 20 more rows
1.5 E
# A tibble: 30 × 2
trigram n
<chr> <int>
1 hilton hawaiian village 2614
2 diamond head tower 575
3 partial ocean view 389
4 ala moana shopping 365
5 friday night fireworks 358
6 round table pizza 205
7 moana shopping centre 171
8 ala moana mall 147
9 front desk staff 144
10 10 minute walk 137
# ℹ 20 more rows
1.6 F
1.6.1 I)
Reviews Containing 'Lagoon':
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Stayed at HHV on recent June trip to Hawaii. I am an owner in the HGVC so we were in the lagoon tower. But, the entire staff of the village were very friendly and helpful. This is truly a village and you don't need to leave, they have everything. The stretch of beach by the HHV is by far the best part for sand and fun on Waikiki beach. The only complaint, and it is very minor, if you are a pool person and not a beach person, the pools are not very big, however, you do have a whole ocean at your doorstep. Would recommend to anyone.
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Great stay at Hilton Hawaiin Village1. Spent 6 nights there using my HHonors points, asked for an upgrade and got a great room in the Tapa Tower. My kids (7,9) loved it. Its very kid friendly. Inexpensive dining options if you want them. Its the only place in Waikiki to stay. The rest of the beach is narrow and crowded. Try the plate lunches off the lunch located out in the public parking lot in front of the lagoon, great plate lunches!
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We made reservations 3 months in advanced for an ocean view. The tower we're supposed to be in was full so they "upgraded" (and I'm using the term loosely) us. The view of was of the lagoon. We asked for a different room and got one facing diamond head. The only problem was this huge tree took up 75% of our view. The other 25% was of the other tower and the pool. They couldn't find any othe rooms because they said that they we're full (I think they rather have 1 angry guest than 2 if they gave this room to someone else). It's also a non-smoking room but you can smell the smoke. They tried to clean it but it didn't work. Don't let them give you room 425 in the Rainbow Tower. It has a very expensive view of a tree. The resort grounds and the room was very nice. Very expensive but there's the ABC store is close by for snacks and drinks. I might stay here again if they can guarantee me a real view. I might try the Mariott next time.
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I goto Hawai'i twice a year, and every time I go, I stay at the Hilton. From the open-air, breeze-cooled lobbies in all of the towers, to the incredibly friendly staff, and to the vast number of different views one can get from each of the 3,500 different rooms, this is by far the very best hotel in which this world traveler has ever stayed. I've stayed in regular rooms, junior suites, full suites, and apartments in the Tapa, Lagoon, and Diamond Head towers, and I think my favorite experience is in the oldest of the towers, the Diamond Head tower. The view from the 16th floor toward Diamond Head is phenomenal, and the park below outside the Army R&R Hotel, the Hale Koa, is a beautiful site as well. The Hilton is an amazing hotel, unless you're a recluse who doesn't enjoy other people...I'd suggest you go somewhere else if you're an introvert.
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Since we frequently travel with our young children (2 and 3 years old) we prefer to stay in condos. Hilton Hawaiian Village is (as far as I know) the only resort with condos that are virtually on the beach (on the lagoon in this case) in Waikiki without having to cross the street to the beach. We paid $299/night for a 1-bedroom condo. We decided to stay here for 3 nights before spending a week at the new Marriott Ko Olina, just to see what it was like since I had read so much about it.The condo was new but basic, however still pretty nice, especially when compared to an average hotel room. No laundry in room. Small kitchen and bedroom. Furniture was cheap.The resort is huge, several buildings, most with their own pool. If you go to stay in a hotel unit, make sure you are in the Tapa, Alii, or Rainbow towers. The other towers are in tha back of the resort away from the beach. Most towers have their own pool. There is a Super Pool in the middle of the resort, it is nice, but definitely not Super. Whoever named it has never been to one of a number of Las Vegas resort pools - those are Super Pools. This Super Pool was small relative to the size of the resort.The service at this resort is excellent - very prompt and very friendly and helpful. I figured out why this is.. evryone is probably paid pretty well based on the prices they charge here. $8.95 for hot dog and fries. $7.50 for a draft beer. What a joke.One plus of this resort is that there is a village with a variety of other shops and restaurants that are not part of the Hilton Monopoly so you can get a bit more for your money but not that much. In essence, we walked away from our three night stay with the conclusion that this place is a nice resort, especially if you want to be in Waikiki, on the beach, but, it is best summarized as a rip-off catering to upscale Japanese clientele (and conventions) that are not concerned about getting good value for their vacation dollar - everything is about 25% overpriced compared to other comaprable resorts we have stayed.I would look at some of the other Waikiki resorts for a bit better value and don't get sucked into the Hilton Allure like us and the mobs of Japanese tourists have. Better yet, if you want 4-5 star, go stay out at the Marriott Ko Olina. This is out new favorite place to stay.
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We stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village the week prior to the Pro Bowl and a few days after the game. It is a WONDERFUL place and would highly recommend it to others and we will definetly stay there again ourselves. It is truly a resort paradise with great shops and wonderful restaurants. The staff was really nice and very accommodating. You can easily stay at this resort and never have to leave, though we did drive to the North Shore where the beaches are beautiful and not crowded, and only a 20-30 minute drive away, as the hotel beach area was pretty crowded a couple of the days while we were there. The ocean at the hotel is great for swimming and snorkeling. We had a 1-bedroom oceanview condo in the Lagoon tower. This place is paradise!
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Just returned from a nine night stay at the Lagoon Tower of the HHV. Overall it was fantastic. The village is the place to stay loads of shops and restaurants. The super pool is located steps from the beach which was great for our teenagers. Everyone was very helpful just ask... Yes it is extremly expensive for anything extra I travel all over for both business and pleasure and this is the first hotel that charges so much extra for the fitness center $12 is excessive to work out. Great entertainment nightly in the lobby bar. The ABC store enables you to buy those extra snacks and drinks for the kids at a decent price. I did not see Paris walking around where was she?
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It was PARADISE! Our family stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from 5/29/04 - 6/8/04 and it was the best vacation ever. We first stayed at the Hotel (Diamond Head Tower - 17th floor) for 7 nights before moving on to our timeshare portion for an extra three nights. Upon check-in, I had asked for an ocean view if possible. Well, it got better, we received an upgrade to a one-bedroom suite on the top floor of the Diamond Head Tower. We had a wonderful ocean view with a partial view of Diamond Head which was great. It was so wonderful waking up in the morning and walking out to our belcony and seeing our gorgeous view Waikiki beach. The timeshare (Lagoon Tower) was great as well. Hilton Hawaiian Village is definitely the place to stay. My husband and especially our two boys had a wonderful time. The staff was very helpful and always had a smile. It is true that when you stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, you really don't have to leave. Everything is there at the Village. It is also very true that it can be pretty pricey, but it is well worth it. If our boys had their way, we would stay at the beach and pool everyday during our entire stay. We most definitely will return and stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Thank you for making our vacation a great one!
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We honeymooned in Hawaii for two weeks the first being at the Hilton Hawaiin Village Resort. What a place. We stayed in the Kalia Tower which is not one better towers but we were thrilled with everything it had to offer! First thing we noticed were the meticulously landscaped lawns and gardens. Check-in was quick and very easy. The rooms were gorgeous. Everything you would expect from a Hilton and MORE! We had done significant research on hotels in Oahu and I can say after seeing all the other locations we considered such as Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Marriot Waikiki and many others we were thrilled with our decision to stay at HHV. Plenty of pool area (each tower has one and a Super pool in teh middle), teh property sits ON the beach! A beautiful lagoon to take walks along. There were 21 restaurant and 22 stores right on site. You'd never have to leave if you so chose. Fine dining Restaurants like Benihanna, Golden Dragon (chinese), Sergios (Italian), as well as Regular eating places like pizzerias, delis, hot dog stands. Shopping was a bit pricey compared to shops a half mile away but boy was the stuff nice!! I would recommend the HHV only because I don't know how you could have a bad experience here. Think Hilton quality and you will be pleasantly surprised!! A couple of other places that were comparable but a little pricier. THe JW Marriot Gofl Resort in Ko'Olina. This place is away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. When we go back we will probably stay there to get some variety. We played the Ko'Olina golf course and it is well worth it!!! We also had the pleasure of going to a hotel called Ala Moana Hotel. Not on a beach but very elegant lobby. No comment on the rooms as we did not see them. If you go to Oahu whereever you stay you HAVE to eat at Aaron's in the Ala Moana hotel. The food is great but the service is incredible!
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We booked a partial ocean view room for $205 and were allocated a room on the 16th floor of the Tapa tower. The 'partial' meant that we had to stick our head out of the balcony and look to our left to find the ocean, but it was a pretty view nonetheless. The room was spacious and clean with its own little bar corner and sink. On arrival were give a discount booklet with coupons for the stores in the Hilton - many where they had free things to redeem like a free bag, waterproof case in the shape of the dolphin, pin/pendant (we are trying to get our 200 bucks worth you see). It is easy just to stay inside the Hilton area and not even venture out to Waikiki, after all, it has its own restaurants, ABC store, and the beach as it's backyard. The numerous ponds with big goldfishies, penguins, flamingos and duckies kept my boyfriend fascinated and entertained! The lagoon however, didn’t seem to have much life in it apart from some small fish - we wondered what it was normally used for. We watched the King's Jubilee and then had dinner at the Rainbow Lanai and saw the fireworks from our table which was next to the giant opening overlooking the beach and next to the duck pond (if you are thinking of booking a luau elsewhere, don’t bother, just stay at the Hilton, watch the King's Jubilee show which has pretty good hula and other types of dancing, then have dinner at the Rainbow Lanai - Friday night is Hawaiian buffet. plus, you get the fireworks which were pretty good). The buffet dinner was yummo (they have a different theme each night), it cost $31pp but we used the Entertainment Card for 25% off (the info menus in the room have an old pricing on it). We only have one complaint about the Hilton - we could hear housekeeping very early in the morning - the trolleys, talking and banging of the doors - I definately woke up grumpy and spoilt my Hilton experience! We don’t suggest you stay in the HHV if you wish to explore the sights and sounds of Waikiki since it’s a decent walk away and you would be leaving a relatively expensive room empty most of the day, not to mention the fact that the grounds of the HHV is so pretty and full of things to do that you might not make it out to see the rest of the town. 1.6.2 Summary of Reviews Containing “lagoon”
The Lagoon at the HHV is a popular spot among guests and it is highlighted often for its aesthetic appeal and proximity to the beach, making it the perfect spot for family friendly activities and walks. Guests that stay in the Lagoon Tower mention the views of the lagoon, although, some customers do express their disappointment with obstructed views or low aquatic life.
Families particularly appreciate the lagoons convenience for activities for their children, and the overall integration into the resorts self-contained area of pools, beaches, restaurants and shops. While the lagoon is largely praised, some reviews not issues with overcrowding, and high costs in relation to nearby amenities.
1.6.3 II)
Reviews Containing 'Rainbow Tower':
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Loved the hotel and the staff. Had a upper floor room in the Rainbow Tower. We would walk out on our balcony and Diamond Head was right in front of us. The beach was to our right, you could not ask for a nicer view. Hotel is very big and nothing is for free. Be prepared to pay for everthing. I think if they could they would charge you for each piece of TP we used. Worry about the cost when you get home. Spend and be prepared to see beautiful sights and get caught up in Hawaii. You will know what I am talking about when you get there. Best place on earth and cant wait to go back.
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We stayed at the Rainbow Tower and the view was amazing! I still take out the video camera to remember...The hotel grounds are beautiful and you can walk right out onto the beach. The pools were wonderful and I enjoyed walking around the various shops in the village. The ABC store is close and so are various restaurants. We walked down the beach to a fabulous restaurant called the Shorebird...it was GREAT! Rent a car and drive around the island...check out the WWII monuments. It was a wonderful stay and we will come back to this hotel on our next vacation to Oahu for sure!
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We just returned from a 7 day, 6 night stay at the Hilton Hawaiin Village. I was thrilled to be able to redeem Hilton Honors points to stay free of charge instead of paying $189-219 per night. This hotel has a great location on Waikiki Beach and is virtually a city in and of itself. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept, particularly the pools(there must have been at least 5). Service was pretty good & the staff friendly. There were lines and a few small hassles here and there. Food and drinks are not cheap but then again this is Hawaii. There must have been 20-25 restaurants on the resort and 5 high-rise towers where guests can stay. We stayed in the Rainbow Tower and enjoyed it. The room are not extravagant but they are nice, clean and comfortable. Hitlon should consider updating some of them with more modern furnishings. My family received an upgrade to an ocean view room at check-in. You can walk to the main strip on Waikiki beach in 15 minutes and there is frequent trolley service in the event you choose not to walk. I was surprised to find that Honolulu is as commercialized as it was, but the Waikiki Beach area(its touristy) and Hilton Hawaiin Village make it feel like a fun place to just chill. I'd recommend the hotel to families, singles, and couples on honeymoons. You may want to check into staying in the Alii Tower if you desire very nice accomodations. Each tower is different and provides its own level of comfort - just be willing to pay for it b/c nothing is free, not even the coffee and tea in the rooms. All in all, I'd return to stay at the resort. Lastly, don't forget to bring a camera because there are some really pretty places at the Hawaiin Village to shoot some memorable photos!
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Our Hawaii Family vacation (July 28th, 2003) to Oahu included a few days at the Hilton Village. We also stayed at the Hilton Village on the Island of Hawaii, and we loved it there as well. Each is equally unique.We enjoy the Waikiki "City" excitement and crowds and yet the Hilton is placed in it's own nearby world, enabling it's guests to have a total experience of the hotel itself and the big city only just outside the hotel grounds. It is a perfect blend of complimentary amenities.The restaurants in the area are abundant, which was great because our vacation was not all about FOOD, but rather the wonders of Hawaii and spending quality family time together doing fun things. The beach at the Hilton is great... it is like being in a realtime magically modernized Norman Rockwell Painting...to be part of the many activities going on: The surfers, swimmers, boaters, fishers, readers, sleepers... it was a lovely place to park the family for the day of safe clean surf and relaxation or many activities (diversity and variety). Wonderful people from all over the world shared those days with us in this paradise land.I recommend renting an umbrella and loungers for the day and don't bother complaining about the cost... just do it! It makes life so comfortable and it is so sophisticated a touch to a special day. After all how many days are you going to experience this dreamy beach before all too soon it is back to your normal lives. It is nice to hold on to every memory from the vantage point of the well serviced shady canvas.It was the extra touches that the Hilton provides that really makes you notice that this is not the average hotel. For example there is a Hawaiian Show provided at the poolside at about 6. The staff was very nice and ever present.We loved our clean good-sized room which was an unexpected upgrade in the Rainbow Tower; That's how nice the staff is! The view was endless, the sounds of the ocean waves, the happy guests and the Hotel Restaurant Music way-down-there (the towers are tall) were really special. We slept with the patio door opened and woke up refreshed at dawn with excitement for the heavenly place we arrived at.We will stay there again on our next visit to the Waikiki area of the beautiful Island of Oahu and until then, this place will hold a part of our hearts.Mahalo to the Hilton.
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Our dream vacation at the Hilton Hawaiin on June 22 was not quite what we expected! The staff was wonderful, the facility was beautiful, the food was yummy! However, our room (we had 2, one for us and the other for the teenagers) was left open from a window washer for about 4 hours! It was like, "Come on in and take whatever you want!" Thank goodness nothing was taken and we did use the "wonderful safe" in the room for $3.00/day. The Marriott in Fallsview Canada is a 5 star hotel and they charge nothing for the safe, and supply free coffee each morning! The Hilton charges $3.50 for the coffee and you learn quick to visit the ABC store for supplies! The other problem was the electricity on the wall that we shared with our kids. The lights and clock radio would go on and off, then finally off. When the repairman came they gave us two options; move to another room, or they could drill a hole above the kitchen sink and fix the "box." We decided against both since we had 2 days left and didn't want to haul our stuff to who knows where. We had a hard enough time to get 2 rooms side by side when we checked in and requested this 6 months in advance! Plus the bathrooms had no exhaust fans so the mirrors steamed up fast. Later I was told none of the rooms at the Rainbow Towers had exhausts? They do nickel and dime you to death! Renting an umbrella for the beach at $23.00/day is rather pricey considering you are STAYING at that hotel! The other problem is the elevators weren't working properly. The doors wouldn't open when you reached your floor, you had to force the doors open by hand! Management was aware of all the problems! I'm unsure as to whether or not I would go back there or not for the pricey problems in the Rainbow Towers. The rooms were average at a cost of $189.00/night.
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My husband and I just returned from the wonderful island of Oahu, where we stayed at the HHV 8/30 through 9/6.I'll begin upfront by saying my husband is a diamond HHonors member and we stayed at the resort free of charge using his points. This was also our second visit to HHV, the first being at the Ali'i Tower in January of 2002.As before, valet service and check-in were speedy and very courteous. One minor check-in annoyance - three days prior to our arrival my husband emailed the HHonors rep at the HHV inquiring as to upgrade availability to the Ali'i Tower. He was told that we could upgrade to the tower "for a fee" but wouldn't elaborate. When we checked in we inquired again to the upgrade and was told the Ali'i Tower was not affiliated (?) with the HHV and didn't accept it's vouchers. I almost started laughing when she told us we could upgrade to that tower if we wanted to pay rack rate for the room - uh, no thanks!We wound up with a beautiful oceanfront room in the Rainbow Tower - room 1400. It had two lanais, once facing the end of Duke K. Beach and the other facing the marina with city views. It was beautiful! My husband and I generally stay at upscale hotels so, after reading other Tripadvisor reviews I was a little concerned about the room in the Rainbow Tower being old, musty and out of date. Not the case! To be honest, we sort of enjoyed the 50's kitschy feel of the room. When we first arrived, the outlet that the main lamp and TV came off of didn't work but maintenance was up in 10 minutes to fix the problem.As far as amenities go, my only complaint is that the towels are in dire need of upgrading...but I couldn't complain about too much more. We ran into a lot of people who whined and complained at the hotel to which I responded (more than once), "Hey, lighten up! You're in paradise...you'll have plenty of time to complain when you get home."I've read several reviews here where people complain about the price of the food on the resort. My response? GET OFF THE RESORT! You don't have to go more than 15 minutes away to enjoy exceptional regional cuisine at Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch and Crab, family fun at Old Spaghetti Factory or the world's most expansive food court at Ala Moana Shopping Center. My husband was an officer at Schofield Barracks for three years and knew where to go for non-resorty food...everyone who travels to Oahu should make the effort to get out and experience Hawaii because it isn't like any other states in the U.S.!The weather the week we were out was great...hot, sunny with just an occasional brief shower. One evening we enjoyed drinks and music at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian and two evenings we spent at the elegant House Without a Key cocktail hour at the Halekulani. Both places had overpriced drinks but great views, great music and great people. If you're going to complain about $7 drinks, don't go to any of these places!The Tuesday evening of our trip, my husband and I dined at Bali By The Sea at the HHV. This was one of the most memorable dinners we've ever had! The food was great, the service was great...we had a wonderful time and the evening was capped off by a great post-dinner "surprise" (I won't spoil it for you if you go). We didn't make it to Bali the last time we were out so we made a point of going this time.I must say, the funniest anecdote I have to share is from Wednesday morning. After finishing breakfast (great free continental breakfast for HHonors members) we were headed back up to our room when the Super Pool opened. I swear, people were RUNNING to get chairs - it was hilarious! There are 100 chairs sitting around and a dozen people practically knocking each other over to get the prime spots. LOL!The beaches were crowded which was somewhat surprising but then again, our last visit there was in January when the weather is cooler (by three degrees...ha!) and less tourists are out. The Waikiki area is great for people watching and we have the pictures to prove it!The day before we checked out a major (and I mean MAJOR) pharmaceuticals conference was checking in, as well as the contestants for the Mrs. America pageant. I must say, the HHV reallly starts to slack off when they have a full house. From 2 p.m. Friday until we checked out Saturday getting anyone to get us fresh towels, check out our failing cable TV or vacuum our room was like pulling teeth. No one would answer the guest services phone and then once they did, you were put on hold indefinitely. Now, part of the problem I think was that day they had just reopened the Kalia Tower, which had been closed for over a year due to a variety of construction problems. Perhaps they weren't ready for the volume of guests but hey, they've been around for 40 years and really should know better.But, we had a great time and I always enthusiastically recommend this resort to everyone I know.Mahalo!
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We made reservations 3 months in advanced for an ocean view. The tower we're supposed to be in was full so they "upgraded" (and I'm using the term loosely) us. The view of was of the lagoon. We asked for a different room and got one facing diamond head. The only problem was this huge tree took up 75% of our view. The other 25% was of the other tower and the pool. They couldn't find any othe rooms because they said that they we're full (I think they rather have 1 angry guest than 2 if they gave this room to someone else). It's also a non-smoking room but you can smell the smoke. They tried to clean it but it didn't work. Don't let them give you room 425 in the Rainbow Tower. It has a very expensive view of a tree. The resort grounds and the room was very nice. Very expensive but there's the ABC store is close by for snacks and drinks. I might stay here again if they can guarantee me a real view. I might try the Mariott next time.
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My husband and I enjoyed our first three days of our honeymoon here before going to Maui. The hotel is wonderful, with just about everything you need on the property - but it is very croded and I would not call it romantic at all. Th erooms are big and beautiful, service was friendly, but not anyhting out of the ordinary. We had a suite whcih was nice - Th eview from the Rainbow Tower is excellent - we slept with the door open and al you could hear were waves - probably my favorite part! Great for a vacation of activity and fun, but not if you are looking for romance and quiet. It all depends on what you are looking for.
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Since we frequently travel with our young children (2 and 3 years old) we prefer to stay in condos. Hilton Hawaiian Village is (as far as I know) the only resort with condos that are virtually on the beach (on the lagoon in this case) in Waikiki without having to cross the street to the beach. We paid $299/night for a 1-bedroom condo. We decided to stay here for 3 nights before spending a week at the new Marriott Ko Olina, just to see what it was like since I had read so much about it.The condo was new but basic, however still pretty nice, especially when compared to an average hotel room. No laundry in room. Small kitchen and bedroom. Furniture was cheap.The resort is huge, several buildings, most with their own pool. If you go to stay in a hotel unit, make sure you are in the Tapa, Alii, or Rainbow towers. The other towers are in tha back of the resort away from the beach. Most towers have their own pool. There is a Super Pool in the middle of the resort, it is nice, but definitely not Super. Whoever named it has never been to one of a number of Las Vegas resort pools - those are Super Pools. This Super Pool was small relative to the size of the resort.The service at this resort is excellent - very prompt and very friendly and helpful. I figured out why this is.. evryone is probably paid pretty well based on the prices they charge here. $8.95 for hot dog and fries. $7.50 for a draft beer. What a joke.One plus of this resort is that there is a village with a variety of other shops and restaurants that are not part of the Hilton Monopoly so you can get a bit more for your money but not that much. In essence, we walked away from our three night stay with the conclusion that this place is a nice resort, especially if you want to be in Waikiki, on the beach, but, it is best summarized as a rip-off catering to upscale Japanese clientele (and conventions) that are not concerned about getting good value for their vacation dollar - everything is about 25% overpriced compared to other comaprable resorts we have stayed.I would look at some of the other Waikiki resorts for a bit better value and don't get sucked into the Hilton Allure like us and the mobs of Japanese tourists have. Better yet, if you want 4-5 star, go stay out at the Marriott Ko Olina. This is out new favorite place to stay.
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In Dec'02, I stayed at the HHV for 2 weeks. I stayed at the Ali'i Tower. I had a partial ocean. In order to see the ocean you had to stick your head outside the balcony to see the ocean. The room was ok. It wasn't very big but suited us fine. The AC leaked & they fixed it. The table cloth on the nite table was stained & when I requested they change it they did. You have to put a sign on the bed for them to give you new sheets everyday or they don't change them [water-conservation]. I don't think the Ali tower is their best tower to stay in. I looked at the Deluxe Ocean view Rainbow Tower while I was there & thought it was a much nicer room than the one we stayed in. The hotel grounds beach etc are kept immaculately clean. I would look out at the balcony 1 am & watch all the people cleaning the outside of the hotel & grading the beach. The hotel is a village. It has everything you need. That is what I like most about it. Everynite after dinner we would walk around to all the shops, enjoy the beauty & smell that surrounded us. The hotel smells very nice. There is a flower called tuberose that grows on vines & is all over the hotel & when the wind crosses it in your path it smells very nice. The hotel is a beautifully designed hotel that captures the essence of Hawaii. The open breezways at the check-ins & outside shops is just gorgeous. I had the best vacation of my life. The atmosphere set at the hotel was very traditional hawaiin. Friday nites there is a firework show & hula show. I think $10/pp & you get a sml pan pizza & a drink. You need to get there early to get a seat. It is a wonderful show.I like the HHV so much because it is a family resort. When you have children this is really important. There was a nice crowd of people & a homey feeling to the resort. They have penquins, koi, & very loud talking birds.Swans too. The employees were very nice. If you go during a holiday it is wise to make dinner reservations if you want to eat at the resort.If you attend a time-share presentation they offer a $100 hilton certificate.I would definately stay there again. While we were there, we looked at several other hotels to compare. I felt although this was a costly hotel, the resort atmosphere appealled to me the most.Other costs, $15/day for them to park your car.$7/hr if your child plays nintendo on the tv.breakfast for2 at rainbow lanai restaurant was about $45-$50. Lunch same . dinner about 100-150.Remember to bring alot of money. this 2 wk vacation cost about $10,000 [includes airfare, luaus at polynesian cultural center, sea life park, mall, honolulu zoo-very inexpensive. pearl harbor etc. I would highly recommend coming here. This is a prime resort.
Summary of Context Referring to 'Rainbow Tower':[1] "Loved the hotel and the staff. Had a upper floor room in the Rainbow Tower. We would walk out on our balcony and Diamond Head was right in front of us. The beach was to our right, you could not ask for a nicer view. Hotel is very big and nothing is for free. Be prepared to pay for everthing. I think if they could they would charge you for each piece of TP we used. Worry about the cost when you get home. Spend and be prepared to see beautiful sights and get caught up in Hawaii. You will know what I am talking about when you get there. Best place on earth and cant wait to go back. We stayed at the Rainbow Tower and the view was amazing! I still take out the video camera to remember...The hotel grounds are beautiful and you can walk right out onto the beach. The pools were wonderful and I enjoyed walking around the various shops in the village. The ABC store is close and so are various restaurants. We walked down the beach to a fabulous restaurant called the Shorebird...it was GREAT! Rent a car and drive around the island...check out the WWII monuments. It was a wonderful stay and we will come back to this hotel on our next vacation to Oahu for sure! We just returned from a 7 day, 6 night stay at the Hilton Hawaiin Village. I was thrilled to be able to redeem Hilton Honors points to stay free of charge instead of paying $189-219 per night. This hotel has a great location on Waikiki Beach and is virtually a city in and of itself. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept, particularly the pools(there must have been at least 5). Service was pretty good & the staff friendly. There were lines and a few small hassles here and there. Food and drinks are not cheap but then again this is Hawaii. There must have been 20-25 restaurants on the resort and 5 high-rise towers where guests can stay. We stayed in the Rainbow Tower and enjoyed it. The room are not extravagant but they are nice, clean and comfortable. Hitlon should consider updating some of them with more modern furnishings. My family received an upgrade to an ocean view room at check-in. You can walk to the main strip on Waikiki beach in 15 minutes and there is frequent trolley service in the event you choose not to walk. I was surprised to find that Honolulu is as commercialized as it was, but the Waikiki Beach area(its touristy) and Hilton Hawaiin Village make it feel like a fun place to just chill. I'd recommend the hotel to families, singles, and couples on honeymoons. You may want to check into staying in the Alii Tower if you desire very nice accomodations. Each tower is different and provides its own level of comfort - just be willing to pay for it b/c nothing is free, not even the coffee and tea in the rooms. All in all, I'd return to stay at the resort. Lastly, don't forget to bring a camera because there are some really pretty places at the Hawaiin Village to shoot some memorable photos! Our Hawaii Family vacation (July 28th, 2003) to Oahu included a few days at the Hilton Village. We also stayed at the Hilton Village on the Island of Hawaii, and we loved it there as well. Each is equally unique.We enjoy the Waikiki \"City\" excitement and crowds and yet the Hilton is placed in it's own nearby world, enabling it's guests to have a total experience of the hotel itself and the big city only just outside the hotel grounds. It is a perfect blend of complimentary amenities.The restaurants in the area are abundant, which was great because our vacation was not all about FOOD, but rather the wonders of Hawaii and spending quality family time together doing fun things. The beach at the Hilton is great... it is like being in a realtime magically modernized Norman Rockwell Painting...to be part of the many activities going on: The surfers, swimmers, boaters, fishers, readers, sleepers... it was a lovely place to park the family for the day of safe clean surf and relaxation or many activities (diversity and variety). Wonderful people from all over the world shared those days with us in this paradise land.I recommend renting an umbrella and loungers for the day and don't bother complaining about the cost... just do it! It makes life so comfortable and it is so sophisticated a touch to a special day. After all how many days are you going to experience this dreamy beach before all too soon it is back to your normal lives. It is nice to hold on to every memory from the vantage point of the well serviced shady canvas.It was the extra touches that the Hilton provides that really makes you notice that this is not the average hotel. For example there is a Hawaiian Show provided at the poolside at about 6. The staff was very nice and ever present.We loved our clean good-sized room which was an unexpected upgrade in the Rainbow Tower; That's how nice the staff is! The view was endless, the sounds of the ocean waves, the happy guests and the Hotel Restaurant Music way-down-there (the towers are tall) were really special. We slept with the patio door opened and woke up refreshed at dawn with excitement for the heavenly place we arrived at.We will stay there again on our next visit to the Waikiki area of the beautiful Island of Oahu and until then, this place will hold a part of our hearts.Mahalo to the Hilton. Our dream vacation at the Hilton Hawaiin on June 22 was not quite what we expected! The staff was wonderful, the facility was beautiful, the food was yummy! However, our room (we had 2, one for us and the other for the teenagers) was left open from a window washer for about 4 hours! It was like, \"Come on in and take whatever you want!\" Thank goodness nothing was taken and we did use the \"wonderful safe\" in the room for $3.00/day. The Marriott in Fallsview Canada is a 5 star hotel and they charge nothing for the safe, and supply free coffee each morning! The Hilton charges $3.50 for the coffee and you learn quick to visit the ABC store for supplies! The other problem was the electricity on the wall that we shared with our kids. The lights and clock radio would go on and off, then finally off. When the repairman came they gave us two options; move to another room, or they could drill a hole above the kitchen sink and fix the \"box.\" We decided against both since we had 2 days left and didn't want to haul our stuff to who knows where. We had a hard enough time to get 2 rooms side by side when we checked in and requested this 6 months in advance! Plus the bathrooms had no exhaust fans so the mirrors steamed up fast. Later I was told none of the rooms at the Rainbow Towers had exhausts? They do nickel and dime you to death! Renting an umbrella for the beach at $23.00/day is rather pricey considering you are STAYING at that hotel! The other problem is the elevators weren't working properly. The doors wouldn't open when you reached your floor, you had to force the doors open by hand! Management was aware of all the problems! I'm unsure as to whether or not I would go back there or not for the pricey problems in the Rainbow Towers. The rooms were average at a cost of $189.00/night. My husband and I just returned from the wonderful island of Oahu, where we stayed at the HHV 8/30 through 9/6.I'll begin upfront by saying my husband is a diamond HHonors member and we stayed at the resort free of charge using his points. This was also our second visit to HHV, the first being at the Ali'i Tower in January of 2002.As before, valet service and check-in were speedy and very courteous. One minor check-in annoyance - three days prior to our arrival my husband emailed the HHonors rep at the HHV inquiring as to upgrade availability to the Ali'i Tower. He was told that we could upgrade to the tower \"for a fee\" but wouldn't elaborate. When we checked in we inquired again to the upgrade and was told the Ali'i Tower was not affiliated (?) with the HHV and didn't accept it's vouchers. I almost started laughing when she told us we could upgrade to that tower if we wanted to pay rack rate for the room - uh, no thanks!We wound up with a beautiful oceanfront room in the Rainbow Tower - room 1400. It had two lanais, once facing the end of Duke K. Beach and the other facing the marina with city views. It was beautiful! My husband and I generally stay at upscale hotels so, after reading other Tripadvisor reviews I was a little concerned about the room in the Rainbow Tower being old, musty and out of date. Not the case! To be honest, we sort of enjoyed the 50's kitschy feel of the room. When we first arrived, the outlet that the main lamp and TV came off of didn't work but maintenance was up in 10 minutes to fix the problem.As far as amenities go, my only complaint is that the towels are in dire need of upgrading...but I couldn't complain about too much more. We ran into a lot of people who whined and complained at the hotel to which I responded (more than once), \"Hey, lighten up! You're in paradise...you'll have plenty of time to complain when you get home.\"I've read several reviews here where people complain about the price of the food on the resort. My response? GET OFF THE RESORT! You don't have to go more than 15 minutes away to enjoy exceptional regional cuisine at Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch and Crab, family fun at Old Spaghetti Factory or the world's most expansive food court at Ala Moana Shopping Center. My husband was an officer at Schofield Barracks for three years and knew where to go for non-resorty food...everyone who travels to Oahu should make the effort to get out and experience Hawaii because it isn't like any other states in the U.S.!The weather the week we were out was great...hot, sunny with just an occasional brief shower. One evening we enjoyed drinks and music at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian and two evenings we spent at the elegant House Without a Key cocktail hour at the Halekulani. Both places had overpriced drinks but great views, great music and great people. If you're going to complain about $7 drinks, don't go to any of these places!The Tuesday evening of our trip, my husband and I dined at Bali By The Sea at the HHV. This was one of the most memorable dinners we've ever had! The food was great, the service was great...we had a wonderful time and the evening was capped off by a great post-dinner \"surprise\" (I won't spoil it for you if you go). We didn't make it to Bali the last time we were out so we made a point of going this time.I must say, the funniest anecdote I have to share is from Wednesday morning. After finishing breakfast (great free continental breakfast for HHonors members) we were headed back up to our room when the Super Pool opened. I swear, people were RUNNING to get chairs - it was hilarious! There are 100 chairs sitting around and a dozen people practically knocking each other over to get the prime spots. LOL!The beaches were crowded which was somewhat surprising but then again, our last visit there was in January when the weather is cooler (by three degrees...ha!) and less tourists are out. The Waikiki area is great for people watching and we have the pictures to prove it!The day before we checked out a major (and I mean MAJOR) pharmaceuticals conference was checking in, as well as the contestants for the Mrs. America pageant. I must say, the HHV reallly starts to slack off when they have a full house. From 2 p.m. Friday until we checked out Saturday getting anyone to get us fresh towels, check out our failing cable TV or vacuum our room was like pulling teeth. No one would answer the guest services phone and then once they did, you were put on hold indefinitely. Now, part of the problem I think was that day they had just reopened the Kalia Tower, which had been closed for over a year due to a variety of construction problems. Perhaps they weren't ready for the volume of guests but hey, they've been around for 40 years and really should know better.But, we had a great time and I always enthusiastically recommend this resort to everyone I know.Mahalo! We made reservations 3 months in advanced for an ocean view. The tower we're supposed to be in was full so they \"upgraded\" (and I'm using the term loosely) us. The view of was of the lagoon. We asked for a different room and got one facing diamond head. The only problem was this huge tree took up 75% of our view. The other 25% was of the other tower and the pool. They couldn't find any othe rooms because they said that they we're full (I think they rather have 1 angry guest than 2 if they gave this room to someone else). It's also a non-smoking room but you can smell the smoke. They tried to clean it but it didn't work. Don't let them give you room 425 in the Rainbow Tower. It has a very expensive view of a tree. The resort grounds and the room was very nice. Very expensive but there's the ABC store is close by for snacks and drinks. I might stay here again if they can guarantee me a real view. I might try the Mariott next time. My husband and I enjoyed our first three days of our honeymoon here before going to Maui. The hotel is wonderful, with just about everything you need on the property - but it is very croded and I would not call it romantic at all. Th erooms are big and beautiful, service was friendly, but not anyhting out of the ordinary. We had a suite whcih was nice - Th eview from the Rainbow Tower is excellent - we slept with the door open and al you could hear were waves - probably my favorite part! Great for a vacation of activity and fun, but not if you are looking for romance and quiet. It all depends on what you are looking for. Since we frequently travel with our young children (2 and 3 years old) we prefer to stay in condos. Hilton Hawaiian Village is (as far as I know) the only resort with condos that are virtually on the beach (on the lagoon in this case) in Waikiki without having to cross the street to the beach. We paid $299/night for a 1-bedroom condo. We decided to stay here for 3 nights before spending a week at the new Marriott Ko Olina, just to see what it was like since I had read so much about it.The condo was new but basic, however still pretty nice, especially when compared to an average hotel room. No laundry in room. Small kitchen and bedroom. Furniture was cheap.The resort is huge, several buildings, most with their own pool. If you go to stay in a hotel unit, make sure you are in the Tapa, Alii, or Rainbow towers. The other towers are in tha back of the resort away from the beach. Most towers have their own pool. There is a Super Pool in the middle of the resort, it is nice, but definitely not Super. Whoever named it has never been to one of a number of Las Vegas resort pools - those are Super Pools. This Super Pool was small relative to the size of the resort.The service at this resort is excellent - very prompt and very friendly and helpful. I figured out why this is.. evryone is probably paid pretty well based on the prices they charge here. $8.95 for hot dog and fries. $7.50 for a draft beer. What a joke.One plus of this resort is that there is a village with a variety of other shops and restaurants that are not part of the Hilton Monopoly so you can get a bit more for your money but not that much. In essence, we walked away from our three night stay with the conclusion that this place is a nice resort, especially if you want to be in Waikiki, on the beach, but, it is best summarized as a rip-off catering to upscale Japanese clientele (and conventions) that are not concerned about getting good value for their vacation dollar - everything is about 25% overpriced compared to other comaprable resorts we have stayed.I would look at some of the other Waikiki resorts for a bit better value and don't get sucked into the Hilton Allure like us and the mobs of Japanese tourists have. Better yet, if you want 4-5 star, go stay out at the Marriott Ko Olina. This is out new favorite place to stay. In Dec'02, I stayed at the HHV for 2 weeks. I stayed at the Ali'i Tower. I had a partial ocean. In order to see the ocean you had to stick your head outside the balcony to see the ocean. The room was ok. It wasn't very big but suited us fine. The AC leaked & they fixed it. The table cloth on the nite table was stained & when I requested they change it they did. You have to put a sign on the bed for them to give you new sheets everyday or they don't change them [water-conservation]. I don't think the Ali tower is their best tower to stay in. I looked at the Deluxe Ocean view Rainbow Tower while I was there & thought it was a much nicer room than the one we stayed in. The hotel grounds beach etc are kept immaculately clean. I would look out at the balcony 1 am & watch all the people cleaning the outside of the hotel & grading the beach. The hotel is a village. It has everything you need. That is what I like most about it. Everynite after dinner we would walk around to all the shops, enjoy the beauty & smell that surrounded us. The hotel smells very nice. There is a flower called tuberose that grows on vines & is all over the hotel & when the wind crosses it in your path it smells very nice. The hotel is a beautifully designed hotel that captures the essence of Hawaii. The open breezways at the check-ins & outside shops is just gorgeous. I had the best vacation of my life. The atmosphere set at the hotel was very traditional hawaiin. Friday nites there is a firework show & hula show. I think $10/pp & you get a sml pan pizza & a drink. You need to get there early to get a seat. It is a wonderful show.I like the HHV so much because it is a family resort. When you have children this is really important. There was a nice crowd of people & a homey feeling to the resort. They have penquins, koi, & very loud talking birds.Swans too. The employees were very nice. If you go during a holiday it is wise to make dinner reservations if you want to eat at the resort.If you attend a time-share presentation they offer a $100 hilton certificate.I would definately stay there again. While we were there, we looked at several other hotels to compare. I felt although this was a costly hotel, the resort atmosphere appealled to me the most.Other costs, $15/day for them to park your car.$7/hr if your child plays nintendo on the tv.breakfast for2 at rainbow lanai restaurant was about $45-$50. Lunch same . dinner about 100-150.Remember to bring alot of money. this 2 wk vacation cost about $10,000 [includes airfare, luaus at polynesian cultural center, sea life park, mall, honolulu zoo-very inexpensive. pearl harbor etc. I would highly recommend coming here. This is a prime resort."1.6.4 Summary
The HHV’s Rainbow Tower is well acclaimed for its breathtaking views, especially of Diamond Head, the beach, and the ocean. The balcony views are frequently cited by visitors as a standout feature that enhances their appreciation of Hawaii’s natural beauty. The tower’s appeal is increased by its close proximity to the beach and resort features like restaurants, shopping, and swimming pools.
But there are multiple opinions about the rooms themselves. Some visitors express dissatisfaction with the rooms’ obscured or partial views, while others comment on how clean, roomy, and comfortable the accommodations are. Complaints are frequently made regarding frequent maintenance problems like broken air conditioners or lifts, as well as extra expenses like coffee or safe fees.
Overall, the Rainbow Tower is seen as a central part of the resort, offering a unique Hawaiian experience, especially for those who love the scenic views and ease of access to the vast array of resort facilities.
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My husband and I just returned from the wonderful island of Oahu, where we stayed at the HHV 8/30 through 9/6.I'll begin upfront by saying my husband is a diamond HHonors member and we stayed at the resort free of charge using his points. This was also our second visit to HHV, the first being at the Ali'i Tower in January of 2002.As before, valet service and check-in were speedy and very courteous. One minor check-in annoyance - three days prior to our arrival my husband emailed the HHonors rep at the HHV inquiring as to upgrade availability to the Ali'i Tower. He was told that we could upgrade to the tower "for a fee" but wouldn't elaborate. When we checked in we inquired again to the upgrade and was told the Ali'i Tower was not affiliated (?) with the HHV and didn't accept it's vouchers. I almost started laughing when she told us we could upgrade to that tower if we wanted to pay rack rate for the room - uh, no thanks!We wound up with a beautiful oceanfront room in the Rainbow Tower - room 1400. It had two lanais, once facing the end of Duke K. Beach and the other facing the marina with city views. It was beautiful! My husband and I generally stay at upscale hotels so, after reading other Tripadvisor reviews I was a little concerned about the room in the Rainbow Tower being old, musty and out of date. Not the case! To be honest, we sort of enjoyed the 50's kitschy feel of the room. When we first arrived, the outlet that the main lamp and TV came off of didn't work but maintenance was up in 10 minutes to fix the problem.As far as amenities go, my only complaint is that the towels are in dire need of upgrading...but I couldn't complain about too much more. We ran into a lot of people who whined and complained at the hotel to which I responded (more than once), "Hey, lighten up! You're in paradise...you'll have plenty of time to complain when you get home."I've read several reviews here where people complain about the price of the food on the resort. My response? GET OFF THE RESORT! You don't have to go more than 15 minutes away to enjoy exceptional regional cuisine at Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch and Crab, family fun at Old Spaghetti Factory or the world's most expansive food court at Ala Moana Shopping Center. My husband was an officer at Schofield Barracks for three years and knew where to go for non-resorty food...everyone who travels to Oahu should make the effort to get out and experience Hawaii because it isn't like any other states in the U.S.!The weather the week we were out was great...hot, sunny with just an occasional brief shower. One evening we enjoyed drinks and music at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian and two evenings we spent at the elegant House Without a Key cocktail hour at the Halekulani. Both places had overpriced drinks but great views, great music and great people. If you're going to complain about $7 drinks, don't go to any of these places!The Tuesday evening of our trip, my husband and I dined at Bali By The Sea at the HHV. This was one of the most memorable dinners we've ever had! The food was great, the service was great...we had a wonderful time and the evening was capped off by a great post-dinner "surprise" (I won't spoil it for you if you go). We didn't make it to Bali the last time we were out so we made a point of going this time.I must say, the funniest anecdote I have to share is from Wednesday morning. After finishing breakfast (great free continental breakfast for HHonors members) we were headed back up to our room when the Super Pool opened. I swear, people were RUNNING to get chairs - it was hilarious! There are 100 chairs sitting around and a dozen people practically knocking each other over to get the prime spots. LOL!The beaches were crowded which was somewhat surprising but then again, our last visit there was in January when the weather is cooler (by three degrees...ha!) and less tourists are out. The Waikiki area is great for people watching and we have the pictures to prove it!The day before we checked out a major (and I mean MAJOR) pharmaceuticals conference was checking in, as well as the contestants for the Mrs. America pageant. I must say, the HHV reallly starts to slack off when they have a full house. From 2 p.m. Friday until we checked out Saturday getting anyone to get us fresh towels, check out our failing cable TV or vacuum our room was like pulling teeth. No one would answer the guest services phone and then once they did, you were put on hold indefinitely. Now, part of the problem I think was that day they had just reopened the Kalia Tower, which had been closed for over a year due to a variety of construction problems. Perhaps they weren't ready for the volume of guests but hey, they've been around for 40 years and really should know better.But, we had a great time and I always enthusiastically recommend this resort to everyone I know.Mahalo!
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I won our holiday in a competition with a local radio station in Birmingham, UK. We stayed in the Rainbow Tower of the Hilton Hawaiian Village for 6 nights and the view from our window was breathtaking. After enduring a long flight we welcomed a clean and comfy room. Food and drink on the Hotel complex was expensive but the ABC Store on site was very useful for stocking the fridge in the room with drinks, snacks, fruit sandwiches etc. We found 'The Bus' very easy and useful to use being $2 adult and $1 child and you could get a transfer ticket to use within 2 hours, we travelled to the North Shore and watched the surfers on Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. The trip to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial was enjoyable although very moving. The Ala Moana Shopping Centre was big with many food outlets and a wide variety of shops. We had an Intenational Buffet meal in the Rainbow Lanai which was enjoyable and meant that our children could eat free off the special childrens menu. All in all it was a brilliant holiday and would definitely like to visit again one day.
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Stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from 7/3/04-7/9/04 and it was great. Finding the main check in desk was a bit of an adventure since we were dropped off at the bus and tour depot instead of the main entrance (that is reserved for taxis and private vehicles). The girl at the check-in counter was very friendly and helpful and provided us with a map of the hotel grounds and directed us to our room. We were placed in a room on the 29th floor of the Tapa Tower with a partial ocean view. We didn't get an upgrade to an ocean view room like we had read about in other TripAdvisor reviews but that's ok. The room was really nice: it was spacious with 2 double beds and a mini-fridge with a kitchen sink. We had an amazing view from our lanai (balcony): we had a view of the beach, the ocean, Diamond Head, and the City. The room was nice and clean as was the bathroom. The only bad thing may have been that the walls were a bit on the thin side and we could hear the people in the room next door to us, we could hear when they flushed the toilet, when they closed the drawers in the bureau, and when they left their room we could hear their room door slam shut pretty loud. But, we didn't spend too much time in the room so it wasn't too bad especially since we had to wake up early most days to go on our island tours. The beach area by the hotel was really nice and not crowded at all as compared to the beachfront by the other hotels. We had taken a walk down Kalakalua Ave. where the bulk of the hotels were located and their beachfronts were JAM-PACKED. It made us grateful that we were staying at the Hilton, especially since we originally were thinking of staying at the Marriott. The walk from the Hilton to the Ala Moana Shopping Mall and the Waikiki Mall and stores wasn't all too bad. Maps make it look like there's a LONG walk but it was only a 15 minute walk in either direction to get to the shopping centers. We didn't ride The Bus or the trolleys. The food at the Hilton restaurants is on the pricey side and you have to dress up in order to eat at the bulk of them so we always ate away from the hotel except for the one time we ate at the Round Table Pizza located in the Rainbow Bazaar. If you are looking for good food, there is a coffee house located across the street from the Hilton: the Wailana Coffee House (good food at good prices ... the first day we went there, there was a LONG waiting line leading outside of the coffee house). You should also eat at (1) the Cheesecake Factory on Kalakaua Ave, (2) The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at the Ala Moana Mall, (3) Assaggio's at the Ala Moana Mall, and Singha located across from the coffee house. But at Singha's ... don't order the pad thai (I did and it was the saltiest thing I have ever eaten. I complained to the waiter but he said that it was supposed to taste like that ... somehow I doubt that). The restaurants at the Ala Moana Mall were surprisingly REALLY REALLY good, we would definintely recommend eating there. The mall also houses a retaurant named after Jackie Chan but we didn't get a chance to eat there. As for Bubba Gump's Shrimp Company, earlier in the day we passed by one of the shopping malls on Kalakaua Ave. and I took a picture with some guy dressed up like a shrimp and we got a coupon for a free appetizer at the Shrimp Company ! It was big enough to feed 4 people ! The waiters were sooooo nice ! Not like you'd find in some NY restaurants. We did the Grand Circle Island Tour of O'ahu and it was okay but the tour guide only gave us about 5 minutes to take pictures at each stop. We went to Maui for a day and did the Haleakala crater tour and it was great. Much more time to take pictures and wonderful scenery. The flight was only 20 minutes from Oahu to Maui. On the Maui tour, our tour guide was 100% Hawaiian so we all learned how to speak a little Hawaiian and we learned how to properly pronounce the names of the islands and the streets.On Oahu, we also went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. It was really fun but make sure that you get there as early as you can. It opens at 6 a.m. and by 8 a.m. the lines to get in are long and the bay gets quite crowded, but it's something you should do if you get a chance; do bring a beach towel, beach bag, food and water, and extra sunblock. If you don't bring your own food and water, you'll find that they charge an arm and a leg (for example: a bottle of water is $2.00, fries are $4.00 and a burger is $8.50). We had a late flight (10 p.m.) and we couldn't get a late check-out but that was okay because the hotel will give you a hospitality room. Basically the hospitality room is a regular hotel room that they let you use to freshen up before your flight; each person gets 20 minutes to shower and change into clean clothes so you'd better shower fast ! But it's great that they do that for guests because I don't know of any other hotel that would do that for you. All in all, we would definitely recommend staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was such a beautiful and clean complex with friendly and helpful employees. It was honestly a pleasure.
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My Husband and I just came back from HHV after staying for 6days/5ngts. We check-in on 4/26/05 and were given a room in the Rainbow Tower on the 11th Floor. The room was decent size with a small (nothing special) bathroom. Our room overlooked the pool, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. We enjoyed watching the nightly entertainment at the pool from our balcony. We rented a room for our entire stay but found that it wasn't worth it. We had to pay $13 daily for self-parking which wasn't easy to access from the hotel and there is traffic, traffic and did I say traffic everywhere. It took us 1 hour one night to find parking near the International Market. We learned our lesson and walked 20 minutes the next day. They were having a festival called "Spam Jam" that Saturday evening on that Strip (outside the Royal Hawaiian) where there was music and food stands. We didn't get to go on any tours since our trip was too short. We did eat buffet breakfast every morning at the Rainbow Lanai. The selection is eggs made to order or already made, bacon, sausage, corn beef hash, hash pototoes, miso salmon, macadamia nut pancakes, salad bar, breads, and fruits. The food was good but how much can u eat in the morning. The pool opened at 8:30 every morning which is late considering we had breakfast at 6:30. You do need to be there early for get a chair since some people reserve the chairs and then go eat breakfast which I thought was rude. There is not enough of pool chairs to accomodate all the people that stay in the 5 towers that Hilton has. Be prepare to pay $53 for renting 2 beach chairs and 1 umbrella daily, which was upsetting. We went to the ABC Stores and bought the beach mats for $2 each. The Ala Moana Shopping Mall is where u can find many designer stores (Chanel, Prada, Dior, Hermes, and LV. There are 3 floors of shops and also a big food court which we ate at many times. The Waikele Outlet is about 45 minutes away with traffic which you'll find Guess, Calvin Klein, Barneys New York, Tommy, Saks, and Banana Republic. There was so much more we wanted to do here but was out of time. We vow that we will be back if not this year then next year.
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My wife, two boys (12 & 16) and I stayed at in the Ali'i Tower July 1 - 6 and loved it. The Ali'l tower is closest to the beach, offers the best service of the various Hilton towers on the grounds and would be my first choice when we return. Our room was immaculate, cleaned several times daily, and we could be on the beach within one minute of getting in the elevator. Also, the Ali'i offers it's own check-in desk which keeps you out of the BIG lines at the main check-in desk which covers all the other towers. When you go, save money by buying daily supplies (pop, water, lotion) at the ABC store on the grounds...a very busy place. The Super Pool wasn't that impressive and the seats were all filled all day...but we didn't care one bit because the beach was awesome and we were very happy to be out there all day. The Hilton is at the end of Waikiki beach so it felt less congested than the other hotels we saw and the other benefit was its' easier access when driving. Eat breakfast at the Wailana Cafe across the street...$4.99 breakfast w/ all the pancakes you can eat along w/ wonderful waitresses! Do the hike to the summit of Diamond Head early in the day, the view is awesome and it's an easy 25 - 30 minutes for all but the most out of shape. Go to Ala Moana shopping center (which can be walked to) to see everything under the sun. We did the Royal Hawaiian Luau and found it significantly less impressive than the Old Lahaina Luau we went to on Maui a few days later...I'd pass on it. Pearl Harbor: we got there at 7:45 sunday morning and waited for 1 1/2 hours! Get there closer to 7:00 and you'll get right in. Did the Navatek dinner cruise and that's well worthwhile as you go out past Diamond Head for a two hour ride. I highly recommend the Hilton and will go there on our next trip!
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My family and I stayed at HHV for our first trip to Hawaii and it was beyond belief. From the moment we pulled up to the lobby to check in, we were astounded by how beautiful the property is. The pools, the shops, the restaurants, the bars were all right there. AND penguins!!! waterfalls and tropical flowers and the nightly lighting of the torch ceremony - it was just so amazing. The sleeping rooms were fine and clean - but that's not always my main concern as we don't spend a whole lot of time in the room except to crash each night. A great hint - we stop by the ABC shop each morning to pick up bottled water and pre-made sandwiches before we head off for our excursions each day. It was convenient and inexpensive. Things to do - Polynesian Cultural Center, Diamondhead, Pali Highway, Hanauma Bay (A MUST! get there early), North Shore, Ala Moana Shopping Center. Hilton Hawaiian Village really contributed to our overall pleasure and experience of Hawaii - we loved it so much we bought the timeshare and went back to Hawaii last year and we already plan to go back again in 2007!!!
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pros: hotel right on beach! this is not so common on Waikiki Waikiki beach is at its widest here and it gets very narrow further downcons: they keep trying to sell you time shares and get you to go listen to their sales talk, food overpriced, not as many stores in village as you'd think---you can't make it your whole holiday While we also found the hotel food overpriced, we realized we could just walk off of the property and eat anywhere else cheaper. There was even a Mc Donalds and Subway down the street and a huge mall Ala Moana Shopping Mall a 10 minute walk away with a food court, nice restaurants and every shop you could think of. For breakfast we took the advise of others and ate at the coffee shop across the street which also offered fresh fruit and muesli (very good) as well as diner breakfasts. The ABC store on property sold prepackaged sushi, sanwiches and fruit and snacks at reasonable prices--the pineapple is a bargain and a cup of to go coffee only .69 cents The hotel is very convenient--down the elevator you're at the pool, a few steps more the beach. We could run up easily for diaper changes, get things forgotten etc....there is a clean bathroom, changing cabin and showers downstairs too. A few times it would begin to rain and we could run for cover until it stopped. We stayed in the Rainbow Tower which was just fine--no fancy view but we didn't pay for it either. The room had 2 double beds and still had room for a crib (I believe it was provided for free) double stroller all of our suitcases and we still could move around. The room had a small refrigerator and coffee maker so we got some food for the kids and sometimes just ate on the balcony. If we had to schlepp all of our stuff and the kids a few blocks and across a busy street to get to the beach it wouldn't have been so nice or convenient. Also the other parts of Waikiki are right next to aloud busy street---look at a map. Its true they should provide more chairs at the pool but since we got up early we always got some. I believe the beach umbrellas/chairs are rented through a third party--the Hilton provided free towel service. People brought their own food/beverages to pool side from ABC stores to avoid pricey snacks pool side It would have been nice if the hotel provided more activities--a Lua for example. We noticed from our balcony every night shows for groups that rented out the space on the lawn but nothing for hotel guests. I would recommend bringing your guide book too because they can't really help you with anything on the outside world--you are told to talk to the activities counter which tries to sell you a big package tour. To remedy this, we rented a car (Hertz has a booth on property) $9 extra if you want a car seat and you can pick the car up on the Hilton property and did our own exploring---Pearl Harbor for example is free admission. Also at the mall a there is a grocery store and Longs drugs for diapers baby food etc...they were only a little bit more expensive then what we paid back home in a major city I think that if you remind yourself that this is not an all inclusive Caribbean resort you'll do ok. Staff is friendly enough but not outgoing. A little tipping goes a long way. Also if you compare it to the other hotels in the area, it really is a dream.
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We stayed in the Ali'i tower - definately a good move. Free coffee & water, excellent maid service and good views of the beach. Enormous hotel, so very busy and impersonal. A long walk to the centre of Waikiki though, but a 10 min walk to the Ala Moana shopping centre.Food and drink in the hotel are totally overpriced - a complete rip-off, and service in the restaurants and bars was terrible. Waiting 30 mins for a cold deli sandwich that cost $11! Continetal breakfast $14!Recommend the Wailana Coffee House over the road from the hotel to eat breakfast instead - loads of food and speedy service for 5$. Also for cheap beer and pupu go the the Tiki Bar at the top floor of the Ala Moana shopping centre. Live music, cheap pitchers and happy hour every afternoon
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My husband, myself and our 10 year old son just returned from seven wonderful nights (December 12-19) at the HHV and had a very positive experience. I would recommend this hotel to anyone except those who are looking for a secluded, do nothing kind of vacation. Honolulu is a big city, and there is always something to do! Our positive experience began at the airport check-in kiosk where the HHV attendant was extremely friendly and gave us an upgrade to an ocean front room on a high floor of the Rainbow tower. We are Hilton Honors Diamond members and were very happy with the upgrade. We also recieved our free continental breakfast coupons. You can take the free continental, which is breakfast pastry, juice or fruit and coffee, or for a few more dollars upgrade to the buffet or full breakfast. If you are not huge breakfast eaters, like us, the served free continental was great. We only ate at the resort a few times during the week other than breakfast. Benihana was good, but crowded, so make a reservation. Our son loved the Round Table pizza, which you can order and have delivered out by the pool. Our room in the Rainbow tower had the most magnificent view of the ocean, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. The room itself was nothing special, but was always clean. In addition to the mini bar, however, they do provide a nice little fridge. I would trade the Ali'i or Kalia Tower's newer rooms for this view anyday. It all depends on your preferences. We walked out of our elevators either into the pool or onto the beach. Awesome. We spent most of our time on the beach, but when we did go to the pool, we found three chairs together. The beach and the pool were both filled with people, but we never felt crowded or overwhelmed by the numbers. We made use of the fridge by stocking it with snacks and beverages we purchased outside the resort. There is a Wal-Mart two blocks behind the Ala Moana center, a short cab ride away ($7). I would recommend stopping there early in your trip for supplies. We also purchased three beach chairs and an umbrella for use on the beach. It is significantly cheaper than renting at the HHV beach which is about $50/day for chairs and umbrella. At the end of our vacation, we left the chairs with other vacationers. There are also ABC stores on just about every corner. They are comperable to a convenience store at a tourist destination. Toiletries, sundries, snacks, etc., but at a bit of a premium. We did not notice any of the locals shopping in there. The HHV is a very large resort hotel with numerous restaurants, shops and varied ameneties. There are actually more shops and restaurants than some small town malls. As with any resort, the prices will be higher than those elsewhere, but just do a little research before your trip and you can enjoy window shopping at the resort and purchasing somewhere else. The Ala Moana shopping center, a short Bus ride, $6 taxi ride, or 15 minute walk away, is like a mall anywhere else, except you can pick up all the great souvenier items that you want to bring home. I would recommend Hilo Hattie's, kind of a one-stop Hawaiian kitsch store. There are also some great restaurants in the Ala Moana center, Asaggio's Italian being our favorite. You can get a mall guide online to check out your restaurant options.I would also recommend a visit to the Ward Center where there are great shops and restaurants. It is just West of the Ala Moana center, and you'll want to cab (about $8) or Bus there. The Waialaia Coffee house does have cheap, satisfying food, and its a short walk across the street. There is also a great diner at the corner of Kalakua and Ala Moana St. called Eggs n Things. Only about two blocks from the hotel.As for the hotel activities, take in the King's Jubilee on Friday for the show and fireworks. Use the Kid's club. They are great with the kiddos and keep them really busy. There are penguin feedings at 8am & 3pm every day. It is fun & fascinating to watch and listen. The HHV grounds really are a destination onto themselves. We used the Mandara spa and Kalia pool twice and had wonderful spa treatments.We did some research before our trip and decided to rent a car for two of our eight days. It was perfect. There is a Dollar rental car on Kalakua about two blocks behind the hotel. We drove the island, visited the North Shore, snorkled at Hanaluma Bay, visited Pearl Harbor and ate at Roy's on the way to Hanaluma. Pricy, but among the best meals I've ever eaten. The Diamond Head climb is really exhilarating and the view from the top is certainly worth the work. One of our main concerns regarding this trip were the reviews we had read about the service at HHV. We found the service to be comperable to that of the rest of Oahu. Slow, sometimes incomplete, but overall pretty friendly. We travel quite extensively, and will definitely return to the HHV. As with any vacation, there were things that we were not happy with, but we always view our trips as a whole, and overall, the HHV was a destination worth visiting again and again.
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We just returned...good trip. We have a 14, 11 yr old plus an 11 month baby. They upgraded us for free to an end room in TAPA tower....back garden view. huge room. difficult for a family of 5 to share one room, but it was ok. we didnt rent a car but should have. go to ALa Moana Shopping center and get groceries for the frig. everything is expensive, but this is typical. the only complaint is that the pool is not heated and a but chilly in january. this section of waikiki is a lot quieter than downtown. nice to be fully "enclosed" in a village with everyting right there. the teens could go on their own to explore and i felt it was safe. i would not have let them do this at other downtown hotels. the fridaya night show is perfect and we did this instead of a pricey long luau. it was just right for our family. the hotel was under some construction but not a real problem. we would return.
Summary of Context Referring to 'Ala Moana Shopping':[1] "My husband and I just returned from the wonderful island of Oahu, where we stayed at the HHV 8/30 through 9/6.I'll begin upfront by saying my husband is a diamond HHonors member and we stayed at the resort free of charge using his points. This was also our second visit to HHV, the first being at the Ali'i Tower in January of 2002.As before, valet service and check-in were speedy and very courteous. One minor check-in annoyance - three days prior to our arrival my husband emailed the HHonors rep at the HHV inquiring as to upgrade availability to the Ali'i Tower. He was told that we could upgrade to the tower \"for a fee\" but wouldn't elaborate. When we checked in we inquired again to the upgrade and was told the Ali'i Tower was not affiliated (?) with the HHV and didn't accept it's vouchers. I almost started laughing when she told us we could upgrade to that tower if we wanted to pay rack rate for the room - uh, no thanks!We wound up with a beautiful oceanfront room in the Rainbow Tower - room 1400. It had two lanais, once facing the end of Duke K. Beach and the other facing the marina with city views. It was beautiful! My husband and I generally stay at upscale hotels so, after reading other Tripadvisor reviews I was a little concerned about the room in the Rainbow Tower being old, musty and out of date. Not the case! To be honest, we sort of enjoyed the 50's kitschy feel of the room. When we first arrived, the outlet that the main lamp and TV came off of didn't work but maintenance was up in 10 minutes to fix the problem.As far as amenities go, my only complaint is that the towels are in dire need of upgrading...but I couldn't complain about too much more. We ran into a lot of people who whined and complained at the hotel to which I responded (more than once), \"Hey, lighten up! You're in paradise...you'll have plenty of time to complain when you get home.\"I've read several reviews here where people complain about the price of the food on the resort. My response? GET OFF THE RESORT! You don't have to go more than 15 minutes away to enjoy exceptional regional cuisine at Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch and Crab, family fun at Old Spaghetti Factory or the world's most expansive food court at Ala Moana Shopping Center. My husband was an officer at Schofield Barracks for three years and knew where to go for non-resorty food...everyone who travels to Oahu should make the effort to get out and experience Hawaii because it isn't like any other states in the U.S.!The weather the week we were out was great...hot, sunny with just an occasional brief shower. One evening we enjoyed drinks and music at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian and two evenings we spent at the elegant House Without a Key cocktail hour at the Halekulani. Both places had overpriced drinks but great views, great music and great people. If you're going to complain about $7 drinks, don't go to any of these places!The Tuesday evening of our trip, my husband and I dined at Bali By The Sea at the HHV. This was one of the most memorable dinners we've ever had! The food was great, the service was great...we had a wonderful time and the evening was capped off by a great post-dinner \"surprise\" (I won't spoil it for you if you go). We didn't make it to Bali the last time we were out so we made a point of going this time.I must say, the funniest anecdote I have to share is from Wednesday morning. After finishing breakfast (great free continental breakfast for HHonors members) we were headed back up to our room when the Super Pool opened. I swear, people were RUNNING to get chairs - it was hilarious! There are 100 chairs sitting around and a dozen people practically knocking each other over to get the prime spots. LOL!The beaches were crowded which was somewhat surprising but then again, our last visit there was in January when the weather is cooler (by three degrees...ha!) and less tourists are out. The Waikiki area is great for people watching and we have the pictures to prove it!The day before we checked out a major (and I mean MAJOR) pharmaceuticals conference was checking in, as well as the contestants for the Mrs. America pageant. I must say, the HHV reallly starts to slack off when they have a full house. From 2 p.m. Friday until we checked out Saturday getting anyone to get us fresh towels, check out our failing cable TV or vacuum our room was like pulling teeth. No one would answer the guest services phone and then once they did, you were put on hold indefinitely. Now, part of the problem I think was that day they had just reopened the Kalia Tower, which had been closed for over a year due to a variety of construction problems. Perhaps they weren't ready for the volume of guests but hey, they've been around for 40 years and really should know better.But, we had a great time and I always enthusiastically recommend this resort to everyone I know.Mahalo! I won our holiday in a competition with a local radio station in Birmingham, UK. We stayed in the Rainbow Tower of the Hilton Hawaiian Village for 6 nights and the view from our window was breathtaking. After enduring a long flight we welcomed a clean and comfy room. Food and drink on the Hotel complex was expensive but the ABC Store on site was very useful for stocking the fridge in the room with drinks, snacks, fruit sandwiches etc. We found 'The Bus' very easy and useful to use being $2 adult and $1 child and you could get a transfer ticket to use within 2 hours, we travelled to the North Shore and watched the surfers on Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. The trip to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial was enjoyable although very moving. The Ala Moana Shopping Centre was big with many food outlets and a wide variety of shops. We had an Intenational Buffet meal in the Rainbow Lanai which was enjoyable and meant that our children could eat free off the special childrens menu. All in all it was a brilliant holiday and would definitely like to visit again one day. Stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from 7/3/04-7/9/04 and it was great. Finding the main check in desk was a bit of an adventure since we were dropped off at the bus and tour depot instead of the main entrance (that is reserved for taxis and private vehicles). The girl at the check-in counter was very friendly and helpful and provided us with a map of the hotel grounds and directed us to our room. We were placed in a room on the 29th floor of the Tapa Tower with a partial ocean view. We didn't get an upgrade to an ocean view room like we had read about in other TripAdvisor reviews but that's ok. The room was really nice: it was spacious with 2 double beds and a mini-fridge with a kitchen sink. We had an amazing view from our lanai (balcony): we had a view of the beach, the ocean, Diamond Head, and the City. The room was nice and clean as was the bathroom. The only bad thing may have been that the walls were a bit on the thin side and we could hear the people in the room next door to us, we could hear when they flushed the toilet, when they closed the drawers in the bureau, and when they left their room we could hear their room door slam shut pretty loud. But, we didn't spend too much time in the room so it wasn't too bad especially since we had to wake up early most days to go on our island tours. The beach area by the hotel was really nice and not crowded at all as compared to the beachfront by the other hotels. We had taken a walk down Kalakalua Ave. where the bulk of the hotels were located and their beachfronts were JAM-PACKED. It made us grateful that we were staying at the Hilton, especially since we originally were thinking of staying at the Marriott. The walk from the Hilton to the Ala Moana Shopping Mall and the Waikiki Mall and stores wasn't all too bad. Maps make it look like there's a LONG walk but it was only a 15 minute walk in either direction to get to the shopping centers. We didn't ride The Bus or the trolleys. The food at the Hilton restaurants is on the pricey side and you have to dress up in order to eat at the bulk of them so we always ate away from the hotel except for the one time we ate at the Round Table Pizza located in the Rainbow Bazaar. If you are looking for good food, there is a coffee house located across the street from the Hilton: the Wailana Coffee House (good food at good prices ... the first day we went there, there was a LONG waiting line leading outside of the coffee house). You should also eat at (1) the Cheesecake Factory on Kalakaua Ave, (2) The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at the Ala Moana Mall, (3) Assaggio's at the Ala Moana Mall, and Singha located across from the coffee house. But at Singha's ... don't order the pad thai (I did and it was the saltiest thing I have ever eaten. I complained to the waiter but he said that it was supposed to taste like that ... somehow I doubt that). The restaurants at the Ala Moana Mall were surprisingly REALLY REALLY good, we would definintely recommend eating there. The mall also houses a retaurant named after Jackie Chan but we didn't get a chance to eat there. As for Bubba Gump's Shrimp Company, earlier in the day we passed by one of the shopping malls on Kalakaua Ave. and I took a picture with some guy dressed up like a shrimp and we got a coupon for a free appetizer at the Shrimp Company ! It was big enough to feed 4 people ! The waiters were sooooo nice ! Not like you'd find in some NY restaurants. We did the Grand Circle Island Tour of O'ahu and it was okay but the tour guide only gave us about 5 minutes to take pictures at each stop. We went to Maui for a day and did the Haleakala crater tour and it was great. Much more time to take pictures and wonderful scenery. The flight was only 20 minutes from Oahu to Maui. On the Maui tour, our tour guide was 100% Hawaiian so we all learned how to speak a little Hawaiian and we learned how to properly pronounce the names of the islands and the streets.On Oahu, we also went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. It was really fun but make sure that you get there as early as you can. It opens at 6 a.m. and by 8 a.m. the lines to get in are long and the bay gets quite crowded, but it's something you should do if you get a chance; do bring a beach towel, beach bag, food and water, and extra sunblock. If you don't bring your own food and water, you'll find that they charge an arm and a leg (for example: a bottle of water is $2.00, fries are $4.00 and a burger is $8.50). We had a late flight (10 p.m.) and we couldn't get a late check-out but that was okay because the hotel will give you a hospitality room. Basically the hospitality room is a regular hotel room that they let you use to freshen up before your flight; each person gets 20 minutes to shower and change into clean clothes so you'd better shower fast ! But it's great that they do that for guests because I don't know of any other hotel that would do that for you. All in all, we would definitely recommend staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was such a beautiful and clean complex with friendly and helpful employees. It was honestly a pleasure. My Husband and I just came back from HHV after staying for 6days/5ngts. We check-in on 4/26/05 and were given a room in the Rainbow Tower on the 11th Floor. The room was decent size with a small (nothing special) bathroom. Our room overlooked the pool, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. We enjoyed watching the nightly entertainment at the pool from our balcony. We rented a room for our entire stay but found that it wasn't worth it. We had to pay $13 daily for self-parking which wasn't easy to access from the hotel and there is traffic, traffic and did I say traffic everywhere. It took us 1 hour one night to find parking near the International Market. We learned our lesson and walked 20 minutes the next day. They were having a festival called \"Spam Jam\" that Saturday evening on that Strip (outside the Royal Hawaiian) where there was music and food stands. We didn't get to go on any tours since our trip was too short. We did eat buffet breakfast every morning at the Rainbow Lanai. The selection is eggs made to order or already made, bacon, sausage, corn beef hash, hash pototoes, miso salmon, macadamia nut pancakes, salad bar, breads, and fruits. The food was good but how much can u eat in the morning. The pool opened at 8:30 every morning which is late considering we had breakfast at 6:30. You do need to be there early for get a chair since some people reserve the chairs and then go eat breakfast which I thought was rude. There is not enough of pool chairs to accomodate all the people that stay in the 5 towers that Hilton has. Be prepare to pay $53 for renting 2 beach chairs and 1 umbrella daily, which was upsetting. We went to the ABC Stores and bought the beach mats for $2 each. The Ala Moana Shopping Mall is where u can find many designer stores (Chanel, Prada, Dior, Hermes, and LV. There are 3 floors of shops and also a big food court which we ate at many times. The Waikele Outlet is about 45 minutes away with traffic which you'll find Guess, Calvin Klein, Barneys New York, Tommy, Saks, and Banana Republic. There was so much more we wanted to do here but was out of time. We vow that we will be back if not this year then next year. My wife, two boys (12 & 16) and I stayed at in the Ali'i Tower July 1 - 6 and loved it. The Ali'l tower is closest to the beach, offers the best service of the various Hilton towers on the grounds and would be my first choice when we return. Our room was immaculate, cleaned several times daily, and we could be on the beach within one minute of getting in the elevator. Also, the Ali'i offers it's own check-in desk which keeps you out of the BIG lines at the main check-in desk which covers all the other towers. When you go, save money by buying daily supplies (pop, water, lotion) at the ABC store on the grounds...a very busy place. The Super Pool wasn't that impressive and the seats were all filled all day...but we didn't care one bit because the beach was awesome and we were very happy to be out there all day. The Hilton is at the end of Waikiki beach so it felt less congested than the other hotels we saw and the other benefit was its' easier access when driving. Eat breakfast at the Wailana Cafe across the street...$4.99 breakfast w/ all the pancakes you can eat along w/ wonderful waitresses! Do the hike to the summit of Diamond Head early in the day, the view is awesome and it's an easy 25 - 30 minutes for all but the most out of shape. Go to Ala Moana shopping center (which can be walked to) to see everything under the sun. We did the Royal Hawaiian Luau and found it significantly less impressive than the Old Lahaina Luau we went to on Maui a few days later...I'd pass on it. Pearl Harbor: we got there at 7:45 sunday morning and waited for 1 1/2 hours! Get there closer to 7:00 and you'll get right in. Did the Navatek dinner cruise and that's well worthwhile as you go out past Diamond Head for a two hour ride. I highly recommend the Hilton and will go there on our next trip! My family and I stayed at HHV for our first trip to Hawaii and it was beyond belief. From the moment we pulled up to the lobby to check in, we were astounded by how beautiful the property is. The pools, the shops, the restaurants, the bars were all right there. AND penguins!!! waterfalls and tropical flowers and the nightly lighting of the torch ceremony - it was just so amazing. The sleeping rooms were fine and clean - but that's not always my main concern as we don't spend a whole lot of time in the room except to crash each night. A great hint - we stop by the ABC shop each morning to pick up bottled water and pre-made sandwiches before we head off for our excursions each day. It was convenient and inexpensive. Things to do - Polynesian Cultural Center, Diamondhead, Pali Highway, Hanauma Bay (A MUST! get there early), North Shore, Ala Moana Shopping Center. Hilton Hawaiian Village really contributed to our overall pleasure and experience of Hawaii - we loved it so much we bought the timeshare and went back to Hawaii last year and we already plan to go back again in 2007!!! pros: hotel right on beach! this is not so common on Waikiki Waikiki beach is at its widest here and it gets very narrow further downcons: they keep trying to sell you time shares and get you to go listen to their sales talk, food overpriced, not as many stores in village as you'd think---you can't make it your whole holiday While we also found the hotel food overpriced, we realized we could just walk off of the property and eat anywhere else cheaper. There was even a Mc Donalds and Subway down the street and a huge mall Ala Moana Shopping Mall a 10 minute walk away with a food court, nice restaurants and every shop you could think of. For breakfast we took the advise of others and ate at the coffee shop across the street which also offered fresh fruit and muesli (very good) as well as diner breakfasts. The ABC store on property sold prepackaged sushi, sanwiches and fruit and snacks at reasonable prices--the pineapple is a bargain and a cup of to go coffee only .69 cents The hotel is very convenient--down the elevator you're at the pool, a few steps more the beach. We could run up easily for diaper changes, get things forgotten etc....there is a clean bathroom, changing cabin and showers downstairs too. A few times it would begin to rain and we could run for cover until it stopped. We stayed in the Rainbow Tower which was just fine--no fancy view but we didn't pay for it either. The room had 2 double beds and still had room for a crib (I believe it was provided for free) double stroller all of our suitcases and we still could move around. The room had a small refrigerator and coffee maker so we got some food for the kids and sometimes just ate on the balcony. If we had to schlepp all of our stuff and the kids a few blocks and across a busy street to get to the beach it wouldn't have been so nice or convenient. Also the other parts of Waikiki are right next to aloud busy street---look at a map. Its true they should provide more chairs at the pool but since we got up early we always got some. I believe the beach umbrellas/chairs are rented through a third party--the Hilton provided free towel service. People brought their own food/beverages to pool side from ABC stores to avoid pricey snacks pool side It would have been nice if the hotel provided more activities--a Lua for example. We noticed from our balcony every night shows for groups that rented out the space on the lawn but nothing for hotel guests. I would recommend bringing your guide book too because they can't really help you with anything on the outside world--you are told to talk to the activities counter which tries to sell you a big package tour. To remedy this, we rented a car (Hertz has a booth on property) $9 extra if you want a car seat and you can pick the car up on the Hilton property and did our own exploring---Pearl Harbor for example is free admission. Also at the mall a there is a grocery store and Longs drugs for diapers baby food etc...they were only a little bit more expensive then what we paid back home in a major city I think that if you remind yourself that this is not an all inclusive Caribbean resort you'll do ok. Staff is friendly enough but not outgoing. A little tipping goes a long way. Also if you compare it to the other hotels in the area, it really is a dream. We stayed in the Ali'i tower - definately a good move. Free coffee & water, excellent maid service and good views of the beach. Enormous hotel, so very busy and impersonal. A long walk to the centre of Waikiki though, but a 10 min walk to the Ala Moana shopping centre.Food and drink in the hotel are totally overpriced - a complete rip-off, and service in the restaurants and bars was terrible. Waiting 30 mins for a cold deli sandwich that cost $11! Continetal breakfast $14!Recommend the Wailana Coffee House over the road from the hotel to eat breakfast instead - loads of food and speedy service for 5$. Also for cheap beer and pupu go the the Tiki Bar at the top floor of the Ala Moana shopping centre. Live music, cheap pitchers and happy hour every afternoon My husband, myself and our 10 year old son just returned from seven wonderful nights (December 12-19) at the HHV and had a very positive experience. I would recommend this hotel to anyone except those who are looking for a secluded, do nothing kind of vacation. Honolulu is a big city, and there is always something to do! Our positive experience began at the airport check-in kiosk where the HHV attendant was extremely friendly and gave us an upgrade to an ocean front room on a high floor of the Rainbow tower. We are Hilton Honors Diamond members and were very happy with the upgrade. We also recieved our free continental breakfast coupons. You can take the free continental, which is breakfast pastry, juice or fruit and coffee, or for a few more dollars upgrade to the buffet or full breakfast. If you are not huge breakfast eaters, like us, the served free continental was great. We only ate at the resort a few times during the week other than breakfast. Benihana was good, but crowded, so make a reservation. Our son loved the Round Table pizza, which you can order and have delivered out by the pool. Our room in the Rainbow tower had the most magnificent view of the ocean, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. The room itself was nothing special, but was always clean. In addition to the mini bar, however, they do provide a nice little fridge. I would trade the Ali'i or Kalia Tower's newer rooms for this view anyday. It all depends on your preferences. We walked out of our elevators either into the pool or onto the beach. Awesome. We spent most of our time on the beach, but when we did go to the pool, we found three chairs together. The beach and the pool were both filled with people, but we never felt crowded or overwhelmed by the numbers. We made use of the fridge by stocking it with snacks and beverages we purchased outside the resort. There is a Wal-Mart two blocks behind the Ala Moana center, a short cab ride away ($7). I would recommend stopping there early in your trip for supplies. We also purchased three beach chairs and an umbrella for use on the beach. It is significantly cheaper than renting at the HHV beach which is about $50/day for chairs and umbrella. At the end of our vacation, we left the chairs with other vacationers. There are also ABC stores on just about every corner. They are comperable to a convenience store at a tourist destination. Toiletries, sundries, snacks, etc., but at a bit of a premium. We did not notice any of the locals shopping in there. The HHV is a very large resort hotel with numerous restaurants, shops and varied ameneties. There are actually more shops and restaurants than some small town malls. As with any resort, the prices will be higher than those elsewhere, but just do a little research before your trip and you can enjoy window shopping at the resort and purchasing somewhere else. The Ala Moana shopping center, a short Bus ride, $6 taxi ride, or 15 minute walk away, is like a mall anywhere else, except you can pick up all the great souvenier items that you want to bring home. I would recommend Hilo Hattie's, kind of a one-stop Hawaiian kitsch store. There are also some great restaurants in the Ala Moana center, Asaggio's Italian being our favorite. You can get a mall guide online to check out your restaurant options.I would also recommend a visit to the Ward Center where there are great shops and restaurants. It is just West of the Ala Moana center, and you'll want to cab (about $8) or Bus there. The Waialaia Coffee house does have cheap, satisfying food, and its a short walk across the street. There is also a great diner at the corner of Kalakua and Ala Moana St. called Eggs n Things. Only about two blocks from the hotel.As for the hotel activities, take in the King's Jubilee on Friday for the show and fireworks. Use the Kid's club. They are great with the kiddos and keep them really busy. There are penguin feedings at 8am & 3pm every day. It is fun & fascinating to watch and listen. The HHV grounds really are a destination onto themselves. We used the Mandara spa and Kalia pool twice and had wonderful spa treatments.We did some research before our trip and decided to rent a car for two of our eight days. It was perfect. There is a Dollar rental car on Kalakua about two blocks behind the hotel. We drove the island, visited the North Shore, snorkled at Hanaluma Bay, visited Pearl Harbor and ate at Roy's on the way to Hanaluma. Pricy, but among the best meals I've ever eaten. The Diamond Head climb is really exhilarating and the view from the top is certainly worth the work. One of our main concerns regarding this trip were the reviews we had read about the service at HHV. We found the service to be comperable to that of the rest of Oahu. Slow, sometimes incomplete, but overall pretty friendly. We travel quite extensively, and will definitely return to the HHV. As with any vacation, there were things that we were not happy with, but we always view our trips as a whole, and overall, the HHV was a destination worth visiting again and again. We just returned...good trip. We have a 14, 11 yr old plus an 11 month baby. They upgraded us for free to an end room in TAPA tower....back garden view. huge room. difficult for a family of 5 to share one room, but it was ok. we didnt rent a car but should have. go to ALa Moana Shopping center and get groceries for the frig. everything is expensive, but this is typical. the only complaint is that the pool is not heated and a but chilly in january. this section of waikiki is a lot quieter than downtown. nice to be fully \"enclosed\" in a village with everyting right there. the teens could go on their own to explore and i felt it was safe. i would not have let them do this at other downtown hotels. the fridaya night show is perfect and we did this instead of a pricey long luau. it was just right for our family. the hotel was under some construction but not a real problem. we would return."1.6.5 Summary
The Ala Moana Shopping Centre is highlighted many times by guest staying at the HHV as a convenient and enjoyable close destination. Reviews emphasise the variety of store, designer brands to souvenir shops, to large food courts with plenty of options, making it a practical, and attractive activity. Guests often mention the shopping centres proximity, describing it as an easy 10-15 minute walk away.
Visitors view the shopping centre as a way to explore beyong the resort, stock up on food and supplies, or enjoy an affordable dining compared to the higher prices at the HHV restaurants. Overall, the shopping centre is valued for its accessibility, variety, and used as a break from the resorts offerings.
1.7 G
2 Question 2 - Topic Modelling
2.1 A
# A tibble: 49,863 × 2
id word
<dbl> <chr>
1 1 huge
2 1 mcds
3 1 lover
4 1 worst
5 1 filthy
6 1 inside
7 1 drive
8 1 completely
9 1 screw
10 1 time
# ℹ 49,853 more rows# A tibble: 43,387 × 3
id word n
<dbl> <chr> <int>
1 245 mcdonald's 14
2 856 north 12
3 1223 mcdonald's 12
4 742 coffee 11
5 684 window 10
6 1174 price 10
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9 400 breakfast 9
10 742 burned 9
# ℹ 43,377 more rows<<DocumentTermMatrix (documents: 1525, terms: 8629)>>
Non-/sparse entries: 43387/13115838
Sparsity : 100%
Maximal term length: 22
Weighting : term frequency (tf)A LDA_Gibbs topic model with 6 topics.2.2 B/C
2.2.1 Visual
# A tibble: 51,774 × 3
topic term beta
<int> <chr> <dbl>
1 1 mcdonald's 0.0000110
2 2 mcdonald's 0.0000111
3 3 mcdonald's 0.0000107
4 4 mcdonald's 0.0892
5 5 mcdonald's 0.0000106
6 6 mcdonald's 0.0000110
7 1 north 0.0000110
8 2 north 0.0000111
9 3 north 0.000117
10 4 north 0.00210
# ℹ 51,764 more rows# A tibble: 60 × 3
topic term beta
<int> <chr> <dbl>
1 1 drive 0.0760
2 1 coffee 0.0284
3 1 window 0.0271
4 1 breakfast 0.0202
5 1 told 0.0151
6 1 inside 0.0148
7 1 3 0.0133
8 1 morning 0.0126
9 1 car 0.0116
10 1 hot 0.0115
# ℹ 50 more rows
2.2.2 Numerical
topic_num topic_size mean_token_length dist_from_corpus tf_df_dist
1 1 1367.507 5.0 0.5911865 5.394269
2 2 1562.194 4.2 0.5951827 2.556477
3 3 1507.570 4.8 0.5939692 4.060582
4 4 1476.213 5.9 0.5880278 6.634404
5 5 1376.855 5.1 0.5828238 5.652291
6 6 1338.662 6.3 0.5860471 5.010954
doc_prominence topic_coherence topic_exclusivity
1 260 -139.0990 9.945290
2 209 -184.1861 9.952897
3 260 -138.4297 9.898144
4 274 -141.4821 9.770599
5 246 -114.5584 9.834523
6 300 -114.8727 9.792328