Waikiki’s Ilikai Hotel reopens today with discounted room rates

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Jul 24, 2009 at 03:04 PM Waikiki's iconic Ilikai hotel has gone through volatile times this month—closing, restructuring staff and announcing it would be reopening again. The Ilikai reopens to guests today, with some discounted room rates.  More

Is Donald Trump's name still on Waikiki's nearly done Trump Hotel?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Jul 20, 2009 at 01:36 PM What’s in a name? A lot, for condo buyers in the nearly-completed Trump International Hotel Waikiki. They've filed a lawsuit to determine whether or not the multimillion dollar Hawaii development will bear real estate mogul Donald Trump's name, and whether they were misled about his stake in the project.  More

Waikiki’s Ilikai hotel to reopen … maybe

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Jul 10, 2009 at 01:06 PM As announced earlier this week, the iconic hotel shut down to guests at midnight yesterday. Now, a last ditch labor contract agreement between the Ilikai's owners and its employee union may reopen the Ilikai.   More

Reader question: Helping seniors navigate a Waikiki vacation

posted by: Kalei Talwar on Thu Jul 09, 2009 at 03:19 PM A HAWAII Magazine reader asks about reasonably-priced near-the-beach Waikiki hotel rooms with kitchenettes, and renting personal motorized transportation.   More

Waikiki’s iconic Ilikai shutting down hotel operations

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jul 07, 2009 at 07:41 PM The New York-based owners of the financially-troubled Ilikai are shutting down hotel operations at the landmark Waikiki property this week. Here's why the Ilikai is closing, and where to call if you have reservations.  More

Ohana Hotels offering Waikiki room deals as low as $79 a night

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sun May 31, 2009 at 12:47 AM Good news for traveler’s seeking an affordable Hawaii vacation on Oahu this summer, or a reasonably priced Waikiki escape right now: Seriously discounted room rates at four Ohana Hotels & Resorts properties.  More

Kauai's Princeville Resort readying for fall reopening under St. Regis brand

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu May 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM Princeville Resort Hawaii has become the St. Regis Princeville Resort. Much of the resort is still under construction, but when all is done in September, the luxe resort will boast remodeled rooms and common areas, a full-service spa and a restaurant from a world-renowned chef.  More

Kauai’s Hanalei Colony Resort slashes 25 percent off all rooms

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon May 18, 2009 at 09:44 AM Located on the Garden Isle’s peaceful north shore, the Hanalei Colony Resort offers escape for the weary traveler. Now there’s another reason to get away: the resort is cutting prices across the board—offering reduced rates on everything from rooms to restaurants to spa services.  More

Waikiki's Halekulani hotel celebrates its 25th anniversary

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed May 13, 2009 at 01:50 PM Waikiki's Halekulani celebrated its 25th anniversary last weekend with a gala party. We were there.   More

Luxe for less bucks! Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii offering 2-for-1 room deal

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue May 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM Big Island of Hawaii luxe resort The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is offering an unprecedented deal: Book one room. Get a second free.   More