The Vive Hotel is a fine option for those who want...

The Vive Hotel is a fine option for those who want to avoid the big chain resorts in Waikiki and their expensive rates.

It's a three star hotel, and so you shouldn't stay there expecting luxury. The rooms are appropriate, but there are two things I think are worth mentioning: first, the mattress is quite soft, on the limit of not being too soft for me (185cm, 91kg); second, the air conditioner is quite noisy. We stayed in room 1703, which was nice and high as we had requested so we had no issues with noise from the street.

The hotel staff were friendly in all areas and provided appropriate service.

Breakfast wasn't bad, it had fruit, bread and pastries. Juice, tea and coffee to drink. I would have really enjoyed if there were some cereal and muesli, and if they offered milk and yoghurt as well. Breakfast is included in the rate though, which most other hotels don't offer.

All in all, we were happy with our stay.