Waikiki Parc Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii - Stylishly Renovated Boutique Hotel in Waikiki

As a part of the Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani portfolio and a sister property of the adjacent Halekulani Hotel, the Waikiki Parc Hotel has been serving guests since November 1987. Its premiere location just steps from Waikiki Beach, shopping, nightlife and dining, makes it a popular destination for business and leisure travelers alike.

Recent renovations have transformed the Waikiki Parc Hotel into a chic-looking boutique resort. Its urban-influenced tropical d,cor makes full use of ebony hardwoods, illuminated glass walls, moving acrylic panels and bold works of art.

The hotel's redesign included its 297 guest room experience as well as the public areas. "Accent walls'' and plantation shutters are featured in the units. Beds have ebony wood headboards with built-in direct lighting and individual reading lights, along with crisp white bedding and plush duvet and pillows.

A signature design aspect of the guest rooms is the orange and white abstract "Swoon Pillow.'' It was created by Los Angeles artist Gabrielle Jennings for exclusive use at the hotel. Guest rooms also include a conversation area and writing desk, ceramic flooring, plush textured inlaid carpeting, and wood credenza with beveled marble and glass finish for storage and luggage.

Standard room amenities are high-security electronic card key door locks, an in-room safe for valuables, a flat-panel LCD high-definition television, high-speed internet access and a bedside SONY MP3 docking station with an AM/FM alarm clock radio that has built-in I-POD capabilities. Also included are an in-room bar and coffeemaker, a compact refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and a cordless telephone with voicemail.

At the very top of the Waikiki Parc Hotel is PARC BLUE, a roof-top pool with views of Waikiki Beach and a backdrop of the city's skyline. It features plush chaise and covered lounges for daytime sunning, plus fire pits for romantic evenings under the stars. A wine mixer called Cityscape is held biweekly by the pool, coupled with "Dive-in Theater'' entertainment. The pool is open from 8am to 8pm daily.

Also on the premises of the Waikiki Parc Hotel is a sophisticated hospitality center called Connect and a contemporary business center named Merge. There is a complimentary fitness room available to guests, too, and sailing, canoeing, snorkeling and other beach activities can be easily be arranged by the hotel staff. Daly surfing demonstrations are provided by Hans Hedemann Surf School.

For dinner dining, the new 7,500 square-foot Nobu Waikiki Restaurant serves sushi and innovative Japanese cuisine, a blend of classical Japanese techniques with exotic global flavors, from 5pm to 10pm daily. For breakfast or brunch, PARC a.m. is open from 6am to 10am each day with American, healthy, sweet and local favorites. In-room dining is also available 24/7, and guests may enjoy restaurant and spa signing privileges at the Halekulani Hotel as well.

The Waikiki Parc Hotel is located at 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96815-1980. Both self- parking and valet parking are available for hotel guests and restaurant patrons. Lotus rentals, taxi and limousine bookings can be arranged through the hotel's front desk.