‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, United
States
Waikiki Beach’s longstanding Pacific Coast Hotel made waves
in 2018 when it unveiled a $115 million renovation and rebrand into the
‘Alohilani. For starters, there’s the lobby: you may need to catch your breath
when you step into the stunning, light-filled space, which is utterly serene
compared to the busy streets of Honolulu. In addition to the soaring ceilings,
there are Hawaiian artifacts on display, a gorgeous coral sculpture behind the
check-in desk, and best of all, an enormous three-story «oceanarium»
at the heart of the hotel filled with tropical fish. The newly renovated rooms
have a similarly clean aesthetic and plenty of light. Reclaimed wood headboards
and accents throughout the room have a beach feel, and modern updates like
bedside USB ports are a welcome touch—and most rooms have at least a partial
ocean view, which is a nice touch. If you’re looking for a way to kill time
before a meal at Iron Chef Masuhiro Morimoto’s Morimoto Asia, make sure to
check out the oceanarium at 2 p.m. (and 10 a.m.) every day, when a scuba diver
drops in to feeds the fishes.
Por Jaime Mendoza Waldo 