Waikiki Resort Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii - Recently Upgraded Hotel Rooms in Waikiki

Having undergone an $11 million renovation in 2008, the Waikiki Resort Hotel looks and feels new from top to bottom. Each of its 300 rooms has been remodeled, giving the entire resort a true boutique atmosphere-and it is completely smoke free.

New furnishings and d,cor extend from the Standard Guest Rooms to the spacious Junior Suites, which have a wet bar with dishware and cutlery for two. Every unit now comes with a mini-refrigerator, a work desk with an ergonomic chair, an in-room safe, a hair dryer, an ironing board with iron and a 32-inch high definition LCD television. Premium rooms and suites have been fitted with new microwaves and coffee makers.

Guests may choose rooms with either two double beds or one king bed. Central air conditioning and private balconies are standard, as is daily buffet breakfast for two with all partial ocean view, ocean view, junior suites and one- and two-bedroom suites. For an additional fee, high-speed Internet access and on-demand movies are available.

Guest amenities have also been upgraded. In addition to the freshwater outdoor pool, there is a min spa for guest use. A tour desk and 24-hour assistance are also available. And there is a 24/7 Business Center with trilingual computers (English, Japanese & Korean) as well as high-speed Internet. Other business services, such as faxing, mailing and copying, are provided at the resort's front desk.

Located in the Waikiki Resort Hotel's shopping center is the area's only Korean Air ticketing office. There is also a branch of USA Vitamin on the premises, offering a wide range of brand-name vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements from 8am to 9pm daily. And the Resort Shop on site features sundries, gifts, souvenirs, clothes and beach toys, plus currency exchange, from 8am till 5pm each day.

For dining, there are two fine restaurants at the Waikiki Resort Hotel. The Ilima Restaurant serves American fare, including full breakfasts and a lunch menu with soups, salads, and sandwiches, along with ramen noodle dishes and a selection of local specialties. It is open from 6am to 2pm daily.

For more exotic meals, the Seoul Jung restaurant features authentic Korean cuisine. Meat and seafood entrees are accompanied by healthy vegetable sides prepared by master chefs from Korea. Lunch is served from 11am to 2pm each day, and the dinner service is from 5pm to 10pm.

Business meetings are handled by a dedicated staff, experienced in planning and executing all types of events. Te hotel can accommodate any set up and provide for a meeting's audio/visual needs, for groups of 20 or more participants. Weddings arrangements can also be made, from ceremony to reception or even anniversary parties. Assistance is provided with florists, photographers, transportation and catering.

The Waikiki Resort Hotel is located at 2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. Hotel guest self-parking is offered for $18 per 24-hour period. There is ample parking available in two separate lots, one open-air and one garage, each with 24-hour security and unlimited in/out privileges.