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What's New With Oahu's Hotels and Resorts for the Summer of 2007
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Hotels & Resorts

The island of Oahu has fabulous hotels and resorts for people of all ages and budgets. Oahu's hotels are constantly updating and adding an array of activities and packages that are sure to make any trip to Oahu unforgettable.
  • Ala Moana Hotel, conveniently located adjacent to the Ala Moana Shopping Center, is now being managed by an affiliate company of Outrigger Enterprises Group. The Ala Moana Hotel has just completed an extensive refurbishment, including completely renovated guest rooms, an upgraded swimming pool deck and a brand new fitness center.

  • Located steps from Waikiki Beach, Aqua Hotel Renew (formerly the Aqua Ocean Tower) plans to offer a personalized and intimate experience for guests when it opens in June 2007. The 70-room boutique hotel, designed by acclaimed designer Jiun Ho, echoes the natural environment of Oahu, incorporating basic elements such as water, earth, and sky into the overall design. The hotel’s renewal room will offer a variety of signature spa treatments, and the latest in-room technology and entertainment, including complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, projection and flat-screen High Definition plasma screen TVs, in-room movies and music, complimentary business and printing services, dimmable lighting, and iPod docking capabilities.

  • Halekulani has unveiled the Executive Luxury Suite as part of its Signature Suite Collection. The collection is comprised of the world’s only Vera Wang Suite, Royal Suite and now, the Executive Luxury Suite. Experienced as a stand-alone suite or as an adjoining accommodation to the Vera Wang Suite, the 1,185-square-foot residence is a sophisticated and stylish escape, complete with unparalleled Halekulani service. Available at $2,500 a night, the Executive Luxury Suite embodies design elements from the renowned Vera Wang Suite.

  • The Honolulu Airport Hotel, conveniently located at the entrance to the Honolulu International Airport, has been renovated and re-branded to become a part of the OHANA Hotels & Resorts brand. The new OHANA Honolulu Airport Hotel offers complimentary 24/7shuttle service to and from the airport, 2,400 square feet of meeting and function space, a sunny pool deck, three self-service laundry rooms and special room-and-breakfast packages.

  • Outrigger Enterprises Group has just been named to manage The Wyland Waikiki, a newly transformed hotel inspired by the creative vision of renowned marine artist Wyland, that will open in late April. The property features ocean-hued color schemes accented by Wyland paintings, photographs and sculptures throughout the grounds, lobby, hallways and guestrooms. The property also offers two renovated pools and whirlpool spa. A signature restaurant, specialty coffee shop, day spa and fitness center are slated to open in fall 2007.

  • Outrigger Reef on the Beach will unveil its newly-renovated premium Ocean Tower guestrooms on May 1, 2007. As part of its extensive $100-million makeover, all 200 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites will feature stunning undersea photography, full-sized bathtubs (whirlpool bathtubs in one-bedroom oceanfront suites), spacious new vanities with lighted cosmetic mirrors, and an array of complimentary amenities and services, including free high-speed Internet access and long-distance telephone calls to the neighbor islands, U.S. Mainland and Canada.

  • In celebration of the Ocean Tower re-opening, Outrigger Reef on the Beach is offering a special "Stay 4 Pay 3 Plus More" promotion applicable to all room categories. Guests can enjoy a free night when booking a stay of four or more nights. Depending upon date of stay, "Stay 4 Pay 3" prices begin at $205 per night.

  • The contemporary, chic, boutique-style Outrigger Regency on Beachwalk property is the newest addition to Outrigger’s Condominium Collection on the island of Oahu. Each of the 48 luxurious one and two-bedroom units features a spacious lanai, hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling windows, LCD television, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and beautifully appointed kitchen and baths.

  • Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach has introduced a new "Room and Board" package specially designed for the "wanna-learn-to-surf" set. In addition to four nights accommodations, guests will receive four hours of surf lessons, eight hours of board rentals, and a complimentary CD of digital images taken during one of the lessons.

  • Sheraton Waikiki has just completed renovations on its 1,481 standard guest rooms. Each room features a contemporary and fresh look, while still capturing the tropical warmth of the islands. Renovated rooms include custom-designed furniture, the soft and inviting Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed, a 32-inch LCD flat screen TV, high-speed internet, in-room refrigerator, coffee/tea service, self controlled digital air conditioning unit, and an electronic safe.
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