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 455 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, DVD/CD players, and welcome fruits and signature chocolates.
Expert Tip. Guests are provided complimentary tickets to three nearby museums and to the Honolulu Symphony, Iolani Palace. Complimentary Night and Resort Credit Promotion: Book a minimum five night stay in a Heavenly Indulgence rate category through December 18 for travel through December 22, 2008, and receive the following:
One $100 resort credit
Complimentary fifth night > One credit per room per stay. Credit valid at the on site spa, restaurant and boutique. Complimentary night reflected in price paid during booking. Cannot be combined with other promotions. No refund for unused portions. Other restrictions may apply.
Halekulani Sunrise Promotion: Book a three night minimum stay in a Sunrise Package rate plan through December 19 for travel through December 22, 2008, and receive complimentary breakfasts for two guests daily. Valid at select on site restaurants. Cannot be used in combination with other promotions. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.
Check In Time - 3 p.m. In-
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
From Honolulu International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 10.5 miles.
Take Keehl Place toward Lagoon Drive. Turn left onto Lagoon Drive. Turn slight right onto North Nimitz Highway. Take the I H1 East ramp toward Dillinham Boulevard. Take Punahou Street. Turn right onto Beretania Street. Turn left onto Kalakaua Avenue. Turn right onto Lewers Street. Turn onto Kalia Road.
