Luxe, unfussy and modern, the hotel is a game-changer for the boutique lifestyle hotel experience. It is set in its own private oasis close to Waikiki's celebrated surfer's beach, marina and world-class shopping district. Comfortable rooms, two pools, beautifully landscaped pool decks and gardens, an inland private beach, Morimoto restaurant, fitness center, full-service spa, one-of-a-kind entertaining and special event spaces including the largest luxury ballroom in Oahu, three bars and a nightclub, provide everything you need "under one roof" to relax, unwind, entertain or do business.
Exterior: Modern, mid-rise building with its leafy, palm-studded gardens and double-height teak shutters.
Lobby: The modern lobby, with its long views and a play of natural forms and materials, suggest the colors and textures of a luxurious indoor shoreline.The mix of dark and whitewashed woods and sculpted shapes echoes the surfers' paradise beyond its walls.
Rooms
All rooms are decorated in natural tones with rich woods with distinctive design touches to create a soothing sense of organic luxury with the character of a home away from home. The rooms have oversized windows overlooking the city, pool, yacht harbor or ocean, custom beds with imported linens by Frette, down comforters and pillows, original and custom designed furniture with custom fabrics, teak sliding screen at window, custom light fixtures suitable for working and entertaining. Each room offers bathrooms with oversized glass enclosed showers (tub rooms available as well) and custom cast terrazzo sink basin with extra large terrazzo countertop, teak louvers in bathrooms allowing natural light. In-room amenities include: 40" flat screen LCD TVs with full cable access and high definition channels and movies on-demand, high-speed wireless nternet, specially programmed iPods (available upon request) with docking station, extensive DVD and CD library, in-room safe.
Restaurant & Food
Chef Masaharu Morimoto, known to millions as star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients, effectively creating his own unique cuisine.
Activities & Sport
The hotel is set in its own private oasis close to Waikiki's celebrated surfer's beach, marina and world-class shopping district. Guests can enjoy the two outdoor heated swimming pools, one of which is with saltwater, the beautifully landscaped pool decks and gardens with sun loungers and parasols laid out for use and an inland private beach. Refreshments are provided at the poolside snack bar. A gym, a full-service spa offering massages and beauty treatments, one-of-a-kind entertainment and special event spaces including the largest luxury ballroom in Oahu, three bars and a nightclub provide everything guests need under one roof to relax, unwind, entertain or do business. Water sports facilities available include waterskiing, jet skiing, diving, surfing, windsurfing, motor boating, sailing, catamaran boating and canoeing. Guests may enjoy exploring the area on bicycle or horseback. Golf fans can enjoy a range of 4 courses from 15 to 45 minutes away from the hotel. Entertainment programmes are arranged for adults.
Directions, How to get there
From the airport, head northeast on Nimitz Highway, continue onto Ala Moana Boulevard and turn right onto Hobron Lane.