With the drastic easing of entry restrictions in many countries, including Japan, it has become easier to travel abroad and return home. It’s that long-awaited resumption of international travel! In the midst of all this, the Hawaii Tourism Authority has released a series of virtual tour videos that provide the latest information on hotels and tourist facilities. The 10-minute video includes a lot of information that is perfect for those who are thinking, “I want to go to Hawaii! and is packed with the perfect update for those who are thinking, “I want to go to Hawaii!
This time, we’d like to introduce you to the Halekulani, one of Waikiki’s most prestigious luxury hotels, which has been hosting VIPs and celebrities from all over the world for over a century. Many of you may have admired Halekulani’s iconic large cattleya pool, which appears at the 5-minute mark of the video.
After shutting down for about a year due to the Corona disaster, the hotel will undergo a major renovation in October 2021. Please take a look at the latest information on the Halekulani, which has become even more attractive, along with the video!
The Halekulani was originally opened in 1907 as an extended-stay hotel called the “Hau Tree. At the beginning of the video, you can see a rare photo of the Halekulani as it was in 1917, when it was founded as “Halekulani,” which means “a house fit for heaven” in the Hawaiian language.
The Halekulani consists of three buildings, Diamond Head Tower, Mauka Tower, and Eva Tower, with a total of 453 guest rooms. The hotel features three open-air restaurants, a cocktail lounge and bar, an outdoor pool, spa, fitness studio, and more. Check-in is like at a Japanese ryokan, with staff escorting you to your guest room. The floral arrangements decorating the lobby and interior of the hotel are said to have been introduced from the Sogetsu school of Japanese ikebana.
The “Ocean Front” standard room, with a direct view of the emerald green ocean, is based on the “Seven Shades of White” concept that has been used since the opening of the hotel, and other colors are superimposed to create a new comfortable space. The fine details of this renewal, such as the wallpaper and the color of the wood grain on the bedboard, are introduced here.
Particularly impressive was the introduction of the mirror above the bedboard. They dared to make it a colored champagne gold to have a dimming effect with the indirect lighting used in the evenings and at night. The ocean front room overlooking the pool, the symbol of Halekulani, is very nice.
Next, the “Diamond Head Suite” differs from the standard rooms in that the color scheme emphasizes the underlying seven-color white tone. The wallpaper is white cloth, and the furniture is generally furnished in darker colors. The room is approximately 100m2 in size, but the thin lines of the furniture make it seem even larger.
Many travelers from Japan often arrive in Hawaii before 3:00 p.m., the check-in time. Therefore, the “Hospitality Suites” are available before your room becomes available. Equipped with lockers, changing rooms, and shower rooms, guests can change immediately after arriving at the hotel and go to the pool, beach, or stroll around Waikiki. This area is also available for use after check-out.
The hotel also features La Mer, the highest-ranked French fine dining restaurant. This fine dining restaurant has received numerous awards, including a five-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. The elegant scene of wine glasses and other items set in a spectacular location overlooking the sparkling ocean is nothing short of breathtaking!
The casual dining room “House Without a Key” has a new bar counter with a view of the ocean and a new menu. After a day at the pool or beach, it is a great place to relax and unwind. In the evening, enjoy hula and live Hawaiian music.
ORCHIDS is the main dining room at Halekulani. This oceanfront Italian-inspired Mediterranean restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as afternoon tea. The Sunday brunch here is very popular with the locals.
Halekulani is home to numerous works of art and artifacts, which are displayed throughout the property as the “Fine Art Collection. Conceived as a “heavenly home,” the art collection is a carefully selected collection of works by legendary Hawaiian artists and contemporary artists. The QR code on the side of the artwork allows you to view the details of the artwork. It’s a great way to appreciate art without even leaving the hotel. Elegant is the perfect word for Halekulani, and don’t you feel that there is a special healing effect created by more than a century of history?
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