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W Honolulu Hotel - Diamond Head

2885 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
W Honolulu Hotel - Diamond Head
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 65 reviews from 6 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 65 reviews
from 6 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Overall, this is a wonderful hotel." source Priceline

    "We would stay there again, hopefully by then some of the amenities that make a big difference to us like quality and availabilty of towels, and access to room service and the restaurant service will be as we had hoped." source Expedia

    "Would recommend as high 3." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Hotel was very clean and staff friendly." source Orbitz

    "Bed was comfortable, room up-to-date and very clean." source Hotels.com

    "It was very clean and smaller than I expected which was very nice." source Priceline

    "The staff was also very friendly, our room was clean, very comfortable, and it had an exellent view with two balconies." source Expedia

    "The rooms were very clean and the bed was so comfortable." source Priceline

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The service was super." source Skoosh

    "We thought this hotel was affordable, beautifully appointed and had very friendly staff." source Hotels.com

    "So if you donÂ’t mind parking lot view, loud noice from night club, like friendly staff and service, go for it." source Expedia

    "Service was first rate, the valets were wonderful, although it was slightly ridiculous for them to bring the car around when it was literally sitting right next to the valet stand." source Hotels.com

    ") the rooms were beautiful, and the service was incredible." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "However, the Kaimana Hotel next door has a beautiful beach-front dining and bar area; you can get food early am until 9pm." source Orbitz

    "Walking Distance to Beach, Zoo, Aquarium and Downtown Waikiki." source Hotels.com

    "The location was nice since we don't like to be in a loud, crowded area of the city. It was far enough away from the popular area to suit us quite well." source Priceline

    "About a 10 minute walk to downtown Waikiki." source Travelocity

    "Great small hotel and extemely nice location with exellent and comfortable rooms very calming area nice balcony next to a great beach excellent for long swims or whatever staff is excellent for first timer or return trips it is an excellent location." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "the rooms are very nice and the hotel is a rekief from all the other huge hotels on Waikiki Beach. My only regret is that they don't have room service." source Hotels.com

    "The room was nice." source Priceline

More information on W Honolulu Hotel - Diamond Head

The W Honolulu can be summed up in a nutshell by the button on your room phone that says "whatever/whenever." That's what we call service! The W's expensive, but it's worth every penny to be totally pampered in this low-key, elegantly casual hotel that caters to the business traveler but takes excellent care of vacationers, too. If you're craving peace and quiet, away from the crowds of Waikiki, but want to be close enough (about a 15-min. walk) to shops and restaurants, this is a perfect location. Formerly part of the Colony Surf (the adjacent, beachside condominium), this newly renovated hotel became part of the upscale W chain in 1999. You'll feel like you've entered a luxurious private world here: The hotel lobby looks like an elegant living room, and check-in occurs in the privacy of the guest rooms, which are decorated with handmade teak furniture from Bali. In addition to the large balconies with great views of Diamond Head, there are numerous excellent touches: from Hawaiian music CDs to dual-line cordless phones, plush robes, top-drawer bathroom amenities, twice-daily maid service (great to have clean towels when you return from the beach), and various business equipment available on request.Although the W is not on the beach, guests still have access to the small, private beach in front of the Colony Surf (great swimming here), about a 30-second walk away; Kapiolani Park is across the street, and the Waikiki Aquarium is just a few steps away. Facilities: Outstanding restaurant (Diamond Head Grill); elegant bar (entertainment nightly); outstanding concierge service; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

3 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Built:

1997

Year Renovated:

1997

Total Rooms:

46 rooms.46

Total Floors:

12 floors.

Rooms:

49 units

Price

$430-$530 double; $3,500 ocean suite. Rates include complimentary continental breakfast. Extra person $65. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

OR

Cancellation Policy

-360 hours, The full amount of reservation (room & tax) will be debited at time of booking by our agent Sun Islands. Reservation will be confirmed after your credit card has been debited. If you do not cancel your reservation at least 15 days prior to your arrival, you will be charged for the first night (room & tax). The balance will be credited back to your credit card.

Directions

TheBus: 19 or 20

Area

On the ocean side between the Waikiki Aquarium and Outrigger Canoe Club

Parking

Valet parking $15

Pets

False

Attractions

Hnl 3 Mi WAloha Stadium 12 MiBlaisdell Concert Hall 04 MiConvention Center 02 MiHanauma Bay 06 MiHonolulu Zoo 01 MiInternational Market Place 00 MiNfl Pro Stadium 12 MiNorth Shore 25 MiSea Life Park 09 MiWaikiki Aquarium 01 Mi

Dining

DIamond Head Grill and BarDiamond Head Grill & BarBreakfast: 6:30 am - 10:30 amDinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmBar/Lounge:Sun-Thurs: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmFri-Sat: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am

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