8. ), recently renovated, well-appointed and thoughtfully designed rooms (love that the sink/vanity is separate from the shower/toilet); a setting on the beach (yes, it is rocky/reefy, but you can scoot over to the Halekulani beach) on the slightly less insane west part of Waikiki; amazing world-class Hawaiian musical entertainment every night; a generous towel (free) loan service; parking (although you PAY for it); a Starbucks on the first floor; a fabulous beach service team (including the Surf School); and overall great service throughout the hotel.