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bed (convenient for families) and a lanai with great views of the green moun-
tains. The adjacent three-story building features studio apartments with kitch-
enettes (refrigerator, stove, and microwave). Another plus for families is the
Nintendo system in every room ($7.95 per hour). For guests arriving early or
catching a late flight, there's a hospitality room (complete with shower) for late
checkout and a luggage-storage area.
2375 Ala Wai Blvd. (entrance on Kanekapolei Ave.), Honolulu, HI 96815. & 800/247-1903 or 808/922-4744.
Fax 808/923-2541. www.waikiki-hotel.com. 232 units. $99-$143 double; $162-$315 studio with kitchenette.
Extra person $15. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room. Crib $15, rollaway beds $15. Internet specials
start as low as $66. Rates include continental breakfast, served poolside every morning. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Parking $7.30. Bus: 19 or 20. Amenities: 70-ft. outdoor pool w/island and adjoining whirlpool spa; activities
desk; coin-op laundry; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV w/Nintendo, dataport (w/free Internet
access), safe.
HONOLULU BEYOND WAIKIKI
ALA MOANA
Ala Moana Hotel This hotel's 1,152 rooms on 36 floors make it feel like a
metropolis. Its proximity to Waikiki, the downtown financial and business dis-
trict, the new convention center, and Hawaii's largest mall, Ala Moana Shopping
Center, makes it a popular spot for out-of-state visitors and locals alike. Lots of
Asian travelers choose the Ala Moana Hotel, probably because the management
provides an excellent multilingual staff and translators. Guests are mainly peo-
ple attending a convention at the Convention Center, a short 2-minute walk
away, or shoppers, mostly from neighboring islands (especially in Dec). The
rooms vary in size according to price: The cheaper rooms are small, but all come
with two double beds and all the amenities you'll need to make your stay com-
fortable. The views of Waikiki and Honolulu from the upper floors are spectac-
ular. If the kids are small, you can squeeze them into one room or even add a
crib or rollaway, but if they are 12 and over, get a second room.
410 Atkinson Dr. (at Kona St., next to Ala Moana Center), Honolulu, HI 96814. & 800/367-6025 or 808/955-
4811. Fax 808/944-6839. www.alamoanahotel.com. 1,152 units. $135-$235 double; from $285 suite. Extra
person $25. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Cribs free, rollaway beds $30. Internet specials as
low as $99. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $12, self-parking $9. Bus: 19 or 20. Amenities: 5 restaurants
(from coffee shop to exquisite Japanese food); 2 bars (plus a Polynesian show); large outdoor pool; small fit-
ness room; game room; concierge; activities desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; limited room serv-
ice (6:30am-10:30pm); coin-op laundry; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV, dataport, fridge,
coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
Pagoda Hotel This is where local residents from neighbor islands stay when
they come to Honolulu. Close to shopping and downtown, the Pagoda has been
serving Hawaii's island community for decades. This modest hotel has very plain
(motel-ish) rooms: clean and utilitarian with no frills. For a quieter room, ask
for the mountain view, where you'll be away from the street noise. There's easy
access to Waikiki via TheBus—the nearest stop is just a half-block away. Studios
and one- and two-bedroom units have kitchenettes. Tip: Rates Sunday through
Thursday are cheaper than weekend rates.
1525 Rycroft St. (between Keeaumoku and Kaheka sts.), Honolulu, HI 96814. & 800/367-6060 or 808/923-
4511. Fax 808/922-8061. www.pagodahotel.com. 361 units. $110-$140 double; $110-$130 studio double;
$120-$140 1-bedroom double (sleeps up to 4); $160-$190 1-bedroom deluxe double (sleeps up to 6);
$170-$200 2-bedroom double (sleeps up to 5). Extra person $15. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's
room. Cribs free, rollaway beds $15. Ask about free breakfast packages (from $92) and excellent car/room
deals (from $99). AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $3. Bus: 5 or 6. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; 2 outdoor pools;
activities desk; salon; babysitting; coin-op laundry; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV, dataport,
kitchenette in some units, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
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