by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
A O’ahu hotel separated from the ocean by other buildings. Most Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head rooms have good Diamond Head views. Ocean views (if you have one) are not as striking. The ambiance is minimalist Asian. The rooms are large and comfortable, most with...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This 1973 property was formerly the Ohana Waikiki West. Like so many other Waikiki hotel transformations, the $110 million spent on this property was well worth it. Everything was gutted and replaced, even the elevators and the pool. From the moment you walk in, it...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
A simple, clean, basic, reliable O’ahu hotel. If you’re looking for a lanai, you’ll need a room near the end of the hallway from the fifth floor up. Their fitness room is nothing to get excited about, and the pool area feels pretty functional (in fact, the general...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
On a particularly busy corner in Waikiki, this hotel has gone for an upscale hip vibe that kind of feels like your aunt on spring break. As in: Maybe it isn’t quite pulling it off, but for some reason you don’t mind. The Twin Fin Hotel is a little splashy (in more...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This O’ahu condo building has individually owned units. Waikiki Grand Hotel have different furnishings—some interesting, some quirky island style, some dated—but all are clean. They are either hotel-type rooms (with fridge, microwave and coffee maker) or studios with...
