Rating:	Recommended
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This is where local residents from neighbor islands stay when they come to Honolulu. Close to shopping and downtown, the Pagoda has been serving Hawaii's island community for decades. This modest hotel has very plain (motel-ish) rooms: clean and utilitarian with no extra frills. For a quieter room, ask for the mountain view, where you'll be away from the street noise. There's easy access to Waikiki via TheBus -- the nearest stop is just a half block away. Ask about the car packages: If you ask when booking, you may be able to get one free with your room. Studios and one- and two-bedroom units have kitchenettes.

Facilities: Restaurant (well known among local residents for its man-made stream filled with Japanese ornamental carp, not necessarily for its food); bar; 2 outdoor pools; activity desk; salon; babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning; sundries store.

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