by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This 840-acre resort straddles 5 miles of beaches. The already gem-of-a-hotel became part of the Ritz-Carlton family in 2024, and on our visit for this edition it was looking the best we’ve seen it. The place seems to have a very low-key, relaxed vibe overall, and the...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This small, boutique, family-run hotel is very “green” (not the color, the consciousness—cleaning agents, recycling, efficient toilets, $5 tree planting fee, etc.). Rooms are well-furnished but not overly large; some have had the lanais removed to expand the interior...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
Although each room is individually owned, all are decorated similarly in a vintage Hawaiian theme and are nicely appointed. The Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites rooms facing the ocean in this “condotel” have unusually good views given the distance, thanks...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This O’ahu hotel has clean, modern rooms and lobby. Hotel La Croix seems to be positioning itself as a boutique-type property, and in many ways it works well—for example, new room designs that we’re very fond of. But in other ways it just doesn’t work that...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This formerly very dated property has been nicely turned around. Certain things couldn’t be changed because they’re part of the original building—for example, no room has a lanai. Rooms are basic, clean and modern without being overly furnished for their...
