Location. The Condé Nast Gold List award winning Halekulani, which translates as "house befitting heaven," is positioned on five oceanfront acres on Honolulu, Hawaii's Waikiki Beach. Guests are greeted upon arrival and immediately escorted into select accommodations, where arrangements are finalized in privacy. Diamond Head Crater is less than two miles away and Pearl Harbor is 14 miles from the property. Oahu's bus system provides transportation around the island.
Hotel Features. Neoclassical French cuisine is offered at La Mer, with specialties including Crispy Skin Fillet of Onaga and Tournedos of Roasted Venison. House Without a Key, the poolside indoor outdoor restaurant, features sunset cocktails and Hawaiian music. Orchids' menu is enhanced with local ingredients and fresh seafood, while Afternoon Tea at the Veranda provides French pastries, afternoon cocktails, espresso and fine teas. Conference rooms and a business center are provided, and complimentary wireless Internet access is available. The fitness center hosts scheduled classes, programmable equipment and weight training machines. Fitness consultants are available for private sessions. The Spa Halekulani includes tandem and private treatment rooms. Services include Polynesian Steam Therapy and the Lavender Orchid and Papaya Pineapple Body Experiences. Comprised of more than one million African mosaic tiles, the hotel's signature Orchid Pool overlooks the crowded Waikiki beaches. Palm trees and lounge chairs surround the terrazzo sundeck and pool where attendants offer their services.

Guestrooms. The 453 guestrooms boast delicate, beach wood furnishings, upholstered seating, décor in soft earth tones, and furnished lanais. Bedding includes 300 thread count Egyptian linens, and duvet and pillow covers with Menac designs from France. Bathrooms feature deep soaking bathtubs, marble vanities and designer toiletries including mineral salts and sunscreen. Room amenities include flat screen televisions, complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access, and welcome fruits and signature chocolates.

Expert Tip. Guests are provided complimentary tickets to three nearby museums and to the Honolulu Symphony, Iolani Palace.