Halekulani Hotel, Honolulu travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises, spa and resorts

Halekulani is acknowledged as one of Hawaii‘s most luxurious hotels. Set on five oceanfront acres on the Honolulu end of Waikiki Beach, within walking distance of shops, recreation, restaurants, and Honolulu nightlife. Halekulani means “house befitting heaven,” an apt choice as 90% of the guestrooms face the Pacific and Diamond Head. The hotel is an oasis famous for gracious hospitality, exemplary cuisine, and prompt, polished service. The hotel’s reputation for gracious hospitality, impeccable service and magnificent cuisine is unequaled on Oahu and renowned throughout the world.  This tranquil, 455-room resort has a 3,772-square-foot oval swimming pool overlooking the beach; surrounded by a terrazzo deck, the pool has a signature orchid design on its floor, comprising 1.125 million glass mosaic tiles.
Stylishly built around one of the original colonial, island homes this beautifully maintained hotel is a calm and opulent retreat where the rich colors of natural wood and lava rock tempt you to unwind in the cool, al fresco terrace lounges. The five buildings which make up the Halekulani are surrounded by open courtyards and lush gardens.
Facilities: 3 restaurants; 2 bars; outdoor pool; fitness center; spa; watersports equipment rentals; bike rentals; business center; top-drawer shops; salon; room service; in-room massage; babysitting; same-day laundry and dry cleaning. About 90% of the rooms face the ocean, each with a separate sitting area. Each bathroom features a deep soaking tub, a separate glassed-in shower, and a marble basin.