Halekulani Hotel is a luxurious resort located on the beautiful Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. This 100-year old hotel started as a small residential hotel called Hau Tree that had a simple beachfront home and five small bungalows. It grew gradually and today it stands at one of the most beautiful hotels on the island. It has five buildings ranging from two to 17 stories in height with 453 luxury rooms. Courtyards and gardens surround the modern hotel.

The rooms at the luxury hotel are comfortable and beautifully decorated. Guest rooms’ size ranges from 519 to 720 sq feet with most of them offering ocean views. Rooms are fully air-conditioned with wall to wall carpeting. Option of twin beds or huge king sized beds is available. The suites ranging from 720 to 3,120 square feet are stylishly furnished, all offering mesmerizing views. Room facilities include complimentary chocolates on arrival; daily newspaper, separate sitting area, each room has a personal terrace, in-room safes, high speed internet, flat panel LCD HD-TVs with cable networks and many more.

The professional 800 employees of the Halekulani resort are always available for guest service. Full-service concierge is located in main lobby. Other facilities include same day cleaning and pressing services. There are three award-winning restaurants at Halekulani, a French, an open-air restaurant serving Seafood, and the Oceanside indoor/outdoor restaurant serving buffet breakfast, lunch and light dinner with entertainment. All restaurants offer beautiful romantic oceanfront views.

Other amenities of the luxury resort are Meeting and Banquet facilities, Ballroom, Garden Terrace, Lanai & Courtyard for Cocktail receptions for up to 650 guests, fitness rooms, pools, business center, luxury boutiques and shops, and three cocktail lounges are just to name a few.

Rates start at just over $400 per night.

2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

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Royal Hawaiian Resort, known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific, was built in 1927. It cost $4 million to build the six-story Honolulu building that had 400 rooms. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel became a favorite of world’s most influential statesmen and early Hollywood Stars. In June 2008 the hotel was closed for a complete renovation and was reopened on January 20, 2009 as a member of the Luxury Collection division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Currently the Royal Resort has 529 rooms including 34 suites of which 18 are oceanfront. The Royal Hawaiian is located at the apex of Waikiki’s arc, which is a great opportunity for the beach lover guests. Royal Hawaiian offers parasailing, catamaran cruises, surfing and snorkeling. Beach boys services are also offered at the resort. You’ll find a variety of shopping, restaurants, and cultural events just steps away from the beach.

The romantic Pink Palace of the Pacific is a great place to celebrate weddings. Wedding specialists are available to plan the perfect event. The Regency Ballroom is perfect for 50 to 220 friends and family members. Coconut Grove is a romantic garden perfect for wedding ceremonies. Unique suites are also available for intimate ceremonies.

The Royal Hawaiian takes meetings and events seriously. An indoor 12,000 square feet room is designed for all types of meeting facilities. A 66,000 square feet space is available outdoor for special meetings and events.

Activities offered at the luxury hotel are great fun and an experience to remember a lifetime for children and adults. The activities include hiking, water sports, shows and entertainment, sightseeing, shopping, golf, and dolphin connection.

Rates at Royal Hawaiian Resort start at $250 per night.

2259 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-7311

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