Aqua Waikiki Wave

Location. The Aqua Waikiki Wave is a boutique hotel located less than two blocks from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. This property stands adjacent to the shops, artisan stands and eateries along the International Market Place.

Hotel Features. Completely renovated in 2006, the Aqua Waikiki Wave features a white-marble lobby that highlights paintings of Duke Kahanamoku riding the Waikiki waves during his 1920s heyday. The Big Kahuna, a hip, tiki-tropical setting, offers drinks, burgers and a variety of games. China Garden Restaurant prepares Cantonese dishes in a Hong Kong-inspired atmosphere. A 24-hour business center offers computers with high-speed Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. A fitness center provide recreation. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour convenience store, an activities desk and a clothing shop. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and the hotel offers Preferred Concierge services.

Guestrooms. This smoke-free hotel features 247 guestrooms with private furnished balconies. Rooms feature flat-screen televisions, laptop-compatible in-room safes, and DVD players. A custom-designed AQUAKit contains microwave ovens, under-counter refrigerators and coffeemakers. Stylish décor includes a sophisticated palette of chocolate brown, deep coral, persimmon and gold. Beds feature white duvet linens and white throws. Charles W. Bartlett surfing art decorates the walls. Bathrooms feature marble vanities. All accommodations provide complimentary wireless Internet access.

Expert Tip. Well-known artist Carolyn Quan displays her works in the lobby-level Quan Gallery. Artistic mugs, cards and more are available for purchase.