Aston At the Executive Centre Hotel

The location is really key to this hotel, especially if you are working downtown. You can walk to the 24 hr fitness (right next door), and many restaurants. The staff was attentive and the hotel lobby and rooms are fairly clean.
On the not so great side — this hotel is very dated. Apparently none of the rooms actually match (which isn’t always a bad thing), but it seems like a makeover is needed. I also think having a gym inside the hotel would be just as important as a pool. If you are parking at the hotel, you may have to drive up 7 levels as well (kind of an annoyance).

Great location not far from the Neil Blaisdell Center and Chinatown. We walked to great dining and to see The Book of Mormon. Phenomenal views of city, mountains and water from the 33^rd floor; but slow ride on elevator especially coming down in the morning. Bed was kind of uncomfortable, but room was spacious. Nice change from staying in Waikiki and would do it again.

Great central location, but definitely more for folk here to conduct business than vacationers. Closest beach is a 15 min cab ride away. :(
Also, the hallways could use a bit of updating, but once you open the door to the HUGE suites and see the view, you forget all about the shadiness outside your door :)

This is how you super nice room complete with an awesome panoramic view from the bedroom of the city and living room. Has a full size kitchen with microwave, oven and refrigerator. Absolutely love the location and price! Check in was a little nerve racking as street side parking is challenging and lobby location is not readily apparent.

Good location for a business hotel — also on main stop for busses if you want to take quick side trips w/​o breaking the bank on taxi/​über/​lift fees. As said earlier, shares floors with apartments — Suggest not staying next to room 2811. While the walls are precast concrete not quite thick enough to drown out the sounds of the «Lady» who lives next door

Always did like this place, sure waikiki has some nicer hotels but this place kinda feels like home…

A bit of a different hotel… It shares floors with apartments and businesses. It has the feel of an office building that was turned into a hotel– which is kind of nice. At first was disappointed when we booked a 2 double bed room and they have us a room with 1 double and a couch and told us that beds were merely a «request.» However. When asked nicely, we were given our original «request» of two beds. Rooms are a bit dated, but clean with amenities am such as a flatscreen TV, a fridge, mini stove and dunk and microwave. Would stay again.

Nice vacation hotel. Navy on transfer to HI. Upon arrival to the hotel it was a bit difficult to find the entrance (located on an escalator down to the lobby). The desk attendant was very inviting (even adjusted our reservation from one adult to two adults and 2 children, as my Navy travel messed it up) For payment, I used a bank card (as I don’t have credit cards) so I had to pay for the entire week in advance of $ 177/​night ($ 1100). I was also informed that if I had a vehicle that parking was $ 20/​day. Upon arriving in the room it was spacious and very welcoming. In bathroom the jacuzzi tub was a great amenity. Beds were very comfortable and plush. The GRAND picture window gave us a great view of the Makai (oceanside) side of the island. WiFi was ok, a little difficult to access at first and finicky once logged in. Room was clean and well stocked with coffee and bath supplies. Two tvs in room, one mounted to wall in living room and other in bedroom. Could not review the pool as it was closed for renovations. Overall the hotel was nice for a stay and I recommend for vacations but if you are looking for a place for an extended stay I’d recommend looking around. 3 ½ Stars.

The photos on the website portray a modern classy hotel. This is most certainly not that! This place was Motel 6 quality. It had a cheap dorm room vibe. The windows did not open so the room was musty and smelly. Thank goodness I was only there one night!

Wow, the rooms are spacious! We stayed here in January 2014 and thought this was a great choice. We were mostly doing touristy things downtown, at Pearl Harbor, and elsewhere on Oahu so we chose this hotel downtown for proximity rather than the tourist hotels in Waikiki. The rooms are dated, and one thing I didn’t like was the HVAC system kept blowing constantly, 24 hours a day. Maybe look at it as a free white noise machine:) The décor is dated, but it is convenient to get a suite for the price of a hotel room and have the add-​ons of a breakfast table, fridge, microwave, etc. Also, the front desk staff that we interacted with were very friendly and helpful.

We stayed here January ’13 last year for our first time in Hawaii. It is such a nice and clean hotel in the heart of downtown Honolulu. Even though they have appartments for rent to long term guests the place was always well kept and the room service was on point. We didn’t get to spend much time at our hotel room as we were always out and about in tours for the island, but our room was always neat and clean when we got there to sleep and shower. The view from our room was amazing! We got to experience one of the most beautiful sunsets ever! It was so romantic! I am sad we didn’t get to stay here this second time in Honolulu, but we thought being much more close to the beach would be better for us… boy we were wrong! Anyway, if you ever in Honolulu don’t hesitate to stay here. You won’t regret it.

Awesome suite hotel, spacious rooms, friendly staff, great downtown location. As a female on work assignment, there is security in lobby all the time. It has everything I need. Odd smells sometimes from people cooking and it can get funky. Parking structure is narrow for cars in both directions at times. Washer & dryer in suite which is a big plus. Walking distance to Chinatown @ Aloha Tower. Bus stop right outside the hotel/​condo. Next door is Starbucks, Longs Drugstore, 24 hour Fitness, Ross Dress for Less, across the street is McDonald’s and Marukame Udon-​yummy! Homeless people are in the area– the most unpleasant part and going out alone at night isn’t a good idea, but with another person or a group, it’s cool. First Friday of the month the Chinatown area comes alive with frequent performance stages set up and Hawaii Theatre is couple blocks away with great diverse local talent.
It’s not a luxury resort in anyway, but for a business traveler or long term guest, this place works! Been here for 6 months and in 3 different rooms — some rooms are better than others and updated. I would Recommend if wanting to be out of Waikiki and you want a different Oahu experience.

Every day I past by this property on the way to and from work in downtown Honolulu and not really thinking that people actually live and stay here on a continuing basis. I kind of new this place was a hotel, but not until i stepped into this world that i knew this place was for real. The Aston Executive Centre hotel is part condo and part hotel that caters heavily to the business traveler, as since the location is basically in the heart of Honolulu’s financial district. For me, it’s just another skyscraper in Honolulu’s urban core till a friend of mine who happened to stay here for a week on business and I got to take a look to see what makes this property tick.
Located in the hub of Honolulu’s vibrant economic zone, the Aston Executive Centre hotel sits on the corner of Bishop Street and North Hotel Street. Hawaii Pacific University has its downtown campus also in the building, and a variety of banking instructions are nearby, as well as many downtown eateries that suit your needs. The public transportation system weaves in on Hotel Street, Alakea Street, and Bishop Street, depending on where you are going. Multiple bus routes string around this downtown hub, so you can get anywhere from the Aston to wherever you want to go. There is a parking structure adjacent to the building. The ramp is next to the seating area of Starbucks on Bishop Street. Primo parking spot for your business needs, but as always, it’s not included with the room rate.
Deciding to hang out with my business traveler friend during her recent stay over a long holiday weekend at the Aston Executive Centre (July 4^th), I was treated to a slice of luxury that was reserved for the upper crust of society. I felt spoiled to be here and marveled at how it was to be in her. Granted that I graduated with my business degree from University of Hawaii-​Manoa, but its like the people who stay here are heavy hitters in the corporate realm. The check in process felt like a private exclusive club that only a few people get to indulge in. I’m sure it felt good that my friend got to stay here, when there are plenty of properties in Waikiki to choose from. Every guest that came through here were treated with the utmost honor and respect. Never mind the customary pleasantries, but they happen to do the extra mile, whenever it behooves the hotel staff to do so. I felt so privileged to be here, it was ridiculous. I’m sure it was money well spent, but business was to be done here and my friend did just that. Nothing else was here. No concierge or any other fancy amenities, which was cool. The comfort was important.
The room that she requested was the deluxe ocean view, which was very much tasteful and overlooking Aloha Tower and Honolulu Harbor on the 10^th floor, but a lot of buildings obscured the nice view, so it wasn’t too pleasing to see. The room was a marvelously immaculate suite with accompanying office space. The room was air conditioned controlled and very much spotless — meticulous to detail and spotted that regal touch that only top tier hotel brands enjoy. The entire experience of this condo/​hotel was very enchanting and amazing to say. If I were to be a millionaire someday, I would consider hanging out for a week here, since it is a slice of heaven here. No room service and the wifi was iffy at times. My friend and I and opted out to hang out and dine in Waikiki during the weekend while she wasn’t working. It was nice. The bed itself, my friend had told me, was quite comfortable and she could have laid in bed all day and relax. Thought that was a good compliment to the hotel.
The overall experience of this hotel was above average to clipping excellent. While the room rate could have been more accommodating to guests, the service, ambiance, and non existing amenities were of value to those who continue to live here and stay here. I felt pampered here, without doing much of the spending. Just being here makes me smile and feel important. That’s something that keeps me coming back, if the opportunity arises again. I will look fondly on this property every time I pass through downtown Honolulu on my way to and from work each day in Kalihi.
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High rates but its Hawaii. Nice rooms. Clean. No room service. Paid wifi. Pool. Courteous staff.

This review is 5 stars for service for my family in a pinch. The front desk was very gracious and charged me only 1 night when I checked in at 3am and checked out at 7pm.
This review is 1.5 stars for the quality of the room and the area. Very very dated room. Very little update since the early 90’s. Very small kitchen that would be essentially worthless if you needed to really do anything. Desk area is minimal. Sheets were uncomfortable. Bathroom is very dated. Know nothing of the other amenities.

The reviews are all over the place on this one. I think if you think you are near the tourist areas, then you’d be dead wrong… this is in China town area and business area. Suffice it to say, you’ll need a car to go places. China town in Honolulu is not a great place at night. There are smaller shops in the day time, and really no place to wander and eat at night. The parking in this place needs help. I was in the 14^th floor, with condominium dwellers, and you take one set of elevator to get into your room. If you want to go to your car, you need to go back down to the lobby, and take another set of lifts to the garage. BTW, the stalls reserved for hotel patrons are the ones unmarked with“24 hour reserved”, and they start on the 6^th floor and up.
OK, besides all this set back, I actually like this place. I think if you were to conduct business here in HNL, it’s very convenient. The suite has a kitchen (ok load up with your spam musubis and rice and Portuguese sausages, coconut juices in your fridge), a TV room, a bedroom and a nice modern bathroom. Very new. I’d stay here again.

I have lived in this building for almost a year now. It is also rented out by Aston, and isn’t a bad hotel. I would say it’s more for business or family style than a regular hotel.
Amenities include a pool and jacuzzi, which closes at 9 and had no barbecue areas. Note: pool and parking structure are in different elevators, can befound either in lobby or 3^rd floor. Most rooms have no balconies, though some due, and there are smoking rooms. There are coin op washing machines on the 3^rd floor though some units have their own. The 40^th floor had a continental breakfast for its guest.
Nightlife is downtown and chinatown. The lobby has the Hukilau which has great food and happy hour deals. But is only open M-​F.
Transportation and getting around is very easy here. The bus stop is right down stairs infront of Longs and Ross. Lots of food places and stores around so its real convenient. Taxi service is quick, and pick up is easy. If your driving theres a parking structure. Parking rates available for non guest too. Parking is kinda tricky, you drive down Bishop Street and once u pass the Exec Center you’ll see a 711 immedietly on the right hand side a road goes up, thats the parking structure.
Overall a great place to stay especially if u want to stay away from the heavy touristy feeling of Waikiki. Aside from hotel guest most are residents and business’s. It’s real quiet and private. Don’t expect full blown concierge or room service. Just a nice condo type room with great views an a quiet area.

Stayed here for almost 3 months while finding housing for our move back to HI. Was in a 1-​bedroom condo style. Chose here because we KNEW we didn’t want anything to do with staying in Waikiki, but needed to be close to town (not out in Kailua in a timeshare or something).
KILLER washer/​dryer in the unit. If you have children or just a dirty spouse, that washer/​dryer is a godsend. Seriously. Save on laundry soap, laundromat costs, just plain ol’ time from schlepping your delicates up and down to a machine that had who-​knows-​what just in it. I did laundry at 1am while watching Chopped, at a hotel. How cool is that?
Kitchen was stocked, and we were able to ask for a complimentary rice cooker (only in Hawaii, brah!). Our unit was a little older, so there were no drawers in the kitchen (okaaaaayyyyy…), but we got used to having the silverware caddy in the cabinet above the stove. Refrigerator was full sized, which was very nice for a hotel room. Microwave was pretty powerful, too, and also full-​sized.
Housekeeping was 1x/​week, which was perfect for us anyway. I clean my stuff myself, thanks. Seriously, who cleans only 1x/​week in regular life? But the times we did use the housekeeping service (honestly, I think we did it just so the hotel could be reassured that we weren’t raising ferrets or cooking meth on their property; it’s a small way that they know the room won’t be a mosh pit when we leave, so we’re cool with it), it was fine. The housekeepers were really nice, and mostly just wanted to do their job and get on with it. Very thorough for most hotels, from what we could see. But I still had my own vacuum (some people collect stamps; I clean).
Rooms were quiet and the mattresses were decent. View was awesome. We had a mountain view on an upper floor. Not the typical «Hawaii hotel room» view, but we loved it. Views of the city at night were great; floor to ceiling windows in the bedroom made for beautiful night lights. Got caught humming «Honolulu City Lights» by the significant other more than once. Eh, no shame!
Location, location, location, my friends. Bus stop right below you, Longs Drugs just off the escalator, and 7 – 11 right below you too. If you just happen to have a 2am manapua craving (and ok, we did), well, there ya go. Not super big on the nightlife part of it, although we knew Aloha Tower was walkable and so was Ward, really. Pretty much nighttime was the right time to chill from working all day, and that’s what we did – to that effect, there weren’t any loud parties or loud people on our floor or in the hotel, for that matter.
Aaaaaand parking… OK, so it’s a mixed use building, so people own condos there, have offices there, and there are quite a few people who just use the parking structure to park for their personal errands (had more than one person park in our stall to use the 24-​hour fitness place; thaaaaanks, guys). The parking management didn’t like to tow people because it was such a hassle, although it’s posted clearly on almost every reserved stall – so sometimes we had to just find parking somewhere else. Eh, it was OK, but some of those weirdly ropy women were flat-​out scary to see back-​lit late at night, sweating their way through the parking structure…
The hotel staff were incredibly nice and helpful, remembered your name, and the concierge was very gracious. Would recommend staying here to any visitor looking to experience Hawaii beyond fake plastic leis and the pros in Waikiki. So it’s not the Four Seasons or Kahala Mandarin, but if you want good value, nice local people who aren’t stuck-​up, great location, easy access, and good amenties, this is your pick.

This review is for the EARLY BIRD PARKING rate of $ 9. This is for the general public and for any unreserved parking stall.
I park frequently at this parking garage, which if you enter before 9AM from Monday to Friday, the rate is $ 9. That was the rate I would usually pay. It is cheaper than the other early bird special rates in Downtown, of $ 10.
On one occasion, I came in super early, around 6AM and stayed at my office until 11PM. It was a long day at the office. As I was not sure if the early bird rate still applied, after I drove in to the parking garage, I walked over to the morning parking attendent lady and asked until what time the parking special was valid for. She reassured me that it would be only $ 9 if I left before midnight.
When I came out, the parking attendant, which was a different person, charged me $ 45! I informed her that the morning parking attendant had assured me that it was only supposed to be $ 9. Needless to say, she was uncaring and told me that the charge showing on the display was $ 45 and if I had a problem, I could call management in the morning, as their office hours were closed already… at 11PM.
VERY, VERY unimpressed at the level of inconsistency of the parking garage. I’m a busy person and it was a busy week for me. I did not have time to call the number, be put on wait and have to explain a situation which was clearly already assured to me earlier that morning.
Needless to say, I do not have the patience or positive experience to come back to this parking garage and have not yet been back since.

This place is awesome.
I didn’t even know there was a hotel in Chinatown until my friends got a room here for No Suck Fest weekend. Right smack dab in the middle of basically everything, you have access to the bars and clubs in Chinatown, Restaurant Row and even Aloha Tower. Way more reach than Waikiki!
The view is spectacular and a really nice change from your typical beach, Waikiki view.
The beds are really comfortable and the room is big! There’s a living room area as well as a sink.
They have great kama’aina rates and I’m still tripping how there’s hotel in Chinatown. I’ll have to get a room here next time!