Everything's Going Swimmingly at Alohilani on the Waikiki Waterfront
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Oahu, Hawaii
Modern, $$
Vacation is getting serious at Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, a big, sophisticated beachfront hotel on Hawaii's most famous stretch of sand. Sleek David Rockwell design, dining orchestrated by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, a prime Waikiki Beach location, and a whopping 839 rooms equals a hotel that makes quite a splash. This is not thatched-roof, bungalow housing for laid-back surfers. Send this link to your boss: This should be where next year's company off-site happens (hint, hint). Just look at the a group check-in lounge, various meeting rooms, pool deck, and triple ballroom. A three-story Oceanarium gives guests a look under the sea while they sip cocktails and stay dry in the lobby.
Vibe: Aloha Chic. A more buttoned-up version of beachy, it's an urban sensibility with a little sand between the toes.
Standout Detail: Has to to be the 280,000-gallon saltwater fish tank Oceanarium that is home to spectacular coral reef and over a thousand indigenous marine life species.
This Place Is Perfect For: Families who don't want to compromise on style, big groups looking to upgrade their off-sites, and brides who want to make their destination wedding practically painless.
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