Where to Stay - Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu - page 133

ence. Each of the tastefully decorated, slightly oversize rooms comes with a lanai, kitchenette,
and shower-only bathroom. Every Wednesday and Friday, you're invited (as a paying guest)
to a formal Japanese tea ceremony from 10am to noon at the Urasenke Tea House next door.
250 Beach Walk (btw. Kalakaua Ave. and Kalia Rd.), Honolulu, HI 96815. www.breakers-hawaii.com . & 800/426-0494 or
808/923-3181. Fax [phone] units (all with shower only). $130-$150 double; $185 garden studio double. Each
additional person $20. AE, DC, MC, V. Limited free parking (just 7 stalls); additional parking across the street $16/day.
Bus: 19 or 20. Amenities: Restaurant (poolside bar Mon-Fri, grill Fri lunch only); outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, fridge,
hair dryer (on request), kitchenette.
OutriggerWaikikiontheBeach ★ Not only do you get the value and quality of the Outrigger
chain at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (including spacious rooms and plenty of amenit-
ies), you also get a terrific Waikiki Beach location and prices much lower than this property's
neighbors (Moana Surfrider). The price is entirely dependent on the view. The just-added free
high-speed Internet access (most hotels charge at least $10-$11 a day) and free local phone
calls make this hotel one of the chain's most attractive properties. And don't miss the Hula
Grill Waikiki .
2335 Kalakaua Ave. (btw. the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and the Moana Surfrider), Honolulu, HI 96815.
www.outrigger.com . & 800/OUTRIGGER [688-7444] or 808/923-0711. Fax [phone] units. $189-$389 double;
from $299 suite. Ask about package deals, such as 3rd night free or discount rates for seniors over 50. Extra person $50.
Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room using existing bedding. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet-only parking $30.
Bus: 19 or 20. Amenities: 3 restaurants (including Hula Grill Waikiki; and Duke's Waikiki); 3 bars; showroom w/nightly
entertainment; babysitting; year-round children's program; concierge; concierge-level rooms; fitness center; new Waikiki
Plantation Spa; Jacuzzi; giant outdoor pool; room service; watersports equipment rentals. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair
dryer, high-speed Internet access (free), kitchenette (in some units), free calls to Hawaii and U.S. mainland.
WaikikiParc ★★ This hotel is a great Waikiki secret, designed for the 20s-to-30s crowds. The
“hidden” property offers lots of bonuses: terrifically located, just 100 yards from the beach,
it's managed and run by the ultraluxury Halekulani hotel (but comes at a more reasonable
price). The compact, beautifully appointed rooms have a contemporary, Hawaiian-Zen decor.
Rooms are more spacious, with wired Internet access (the thick concrete walls, plus the dens-
ity of Waikiki buildings, make wireless reception practically impossible); lanais with ocean,
mountain, or city views; and adjustable floor-to-ceiling shutters for those who want to sleep
in. The Parc features the same level of service that has made the Halekulani famous and offers
an excellent restaurant, NobuWaikiki, known for its famous chef and cutting-edge Japanese
cuisine.
2233 Helumoa Rd. (at Lewers St.), Honolulu, HI 96815. www.waikikiparc.com . & 800/422-0450 or 808/921-7272. Fax
808/923-1336. 297 units. $180-$251 double. Extra person $65. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. Ask
about room and package deals that start at just $269 a night. AE, DC, MC, V. Valet parking $35; or self-parking $20. Bus:
19 or 20. Amenities: 2 restaurants; weekly wine reception; babysitting; concierge; fitness center; 8th-floor pool deck;
room service. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, high-speed Internet access ($10/day).