Where to stay when you leave.
6/10/2008 at 10:24 AM
Tags: Hotel Packages, Girlfriend Getaways, Honolulu
Those sill girlfriend getaways are all the rage and the Waikiki Parc Hotel in Honolulu couldn't help but get in on the act too. Their girlfriend getaway package, thankfully, isn't especially girlfriend-centric, and is simply called the "My Place - Waikiki Escape Package".
The contents of the deal also don't sound especially like a really girly vacation, but are nonetheless pretty tempting. Starting at $999 for a mountain view room ($1,149 for sea views), you and your best friend get a three-night stay, a welcome bottle of wine, breakfast every day, one dinner at Nobu Waikiki, free passes to several museums and a choice of outing: surf lessons, a spa or a Lotus rental car for a day.
It's quite a nice package, but we can't really see why we couldn't do the same with a partner or pretty much anyone. If you and your girlfriends are keen, it's valid from now until December 20 this year, and we don't think they're really gonna check who you bring with you.
[Photo: SmartTraveller]
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by amandak
10/24/2006 at 9:20 AM
Tags: Honolulu, Waikiki Hotel Reviews, Renovation Watch
[Ed Note: Hotel Maven Alex Salkever, the brains behind the Hawaiirama blog, shares with us his advice about Hawaii hotels. His first tip? Be careful which room you ask for at the Sheraton Waikiki. Enjoy]
With 1,695 rooms and 31 floors, the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel is the largest structure in Waikiki. And it's a classic example of the kinds of traps that await unsuspecting travelers expecting Hawaii paradise. The Expedia description notes that hotel rooms are undergoing renovation and will be completed at the end of 2006. (The description also notes as an "insider tip" that the hotel is next to the main departure point for tour buses -- that would be a massive parking garage next door).
Any note about renovations should be a massive red-flag. Old rooms in the Sheraton are ancient, with painfully dated decor, ratty carpets and ugly bathrooms. The newer rooms, which I've seen firsthand, are quite nice. They skip the heavy-handed tropical accents (gee, another floral print polyester bedspread?) in favor of more stylish neutral tones and extremely comfortable beds. So caveat emptor.
Make sure to insist renovated rooms (which are located on the 12th floor or above) and ask if there will be ongoing construction on your floor.
More tips on staying at the Sheraton Waikiki after the jump.
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by ASalkever
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