Holiday Inn Express & Suites KAILUA-KONA by IHG

I have to say, the service at this hotel is terrible. If you don't want your travel mood ruined, definitely don't book this place. First off, the front desk isn't even 24/7. After 4 PM, there's no one at the front desk. If you arrive after 4 PM, you have to ring a bell and wait for a woman to slowly emerge, groggy-eyed, from a back room to give you your room card. Then, don't even bother talking about service, because there are no bellhops. If you need something and call the front desk, no one will answer. You have to go down to the front desk yourself, ring the bell again, and wait for that same woman again. The breakfast staff and housekeepers are all hourly workers, so don't expect much from the room cleanliness. There was hair everywhere. For breakfast, even though it's supposed to end at 10 AM, if you go after 8 AM, there's basically no new food being put out. You're stuck with whatever leftovers are there, just to get something in your stomach. Also, the hotel parking is $25 + tax, not the $15 listed on Ctrip. And the extra bed linens are terrible, they didn't even have a duvet cover.

Located in downtown Kona, it's very convenient. Hotel parking is $15 per night plus tax, which is very affordable, and there's always a parking space available. If there's not enough space at the hotel, you can park in the designated paid area across the street (payment at the hotel). The rooms are also very clean. It's great to go out during the day and come back to sleep at night. The road in front of the hotel leads straight to the coast, with amazing views!

The location is good, just a short walk to the beach. The rooms are spacious, and there's parking. It's $15 a night, including breakfast, although the breakfast is rather simple. There are also many restaurants nearby. The downside is the price; it's 2400 RMB per night for a budget hotel.