No. 01
1 hotel
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
One of eight vibes
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
12 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Evening fire pit storytelling and live Hawaiian music across open-air lagoon courtyards.
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
Native Hawaiian artworks curated with the Honolulu Museum of Art, plus museum passes.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
Daily lei making, hula dancing, and ukulele lessons at the dedicated on-site Hawaiian cultural center.
Kaimana Beach Hotel
Set directly on Sans Souci Beach, with classic surf breaks right offshore.
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Polynesian voyaging partnerships bring a century-old koa canoe, Herb Kane artwork, and daily cultural workshops on site.
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Daily ukulele and hula instruction set directly above the historic surf break.
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Works from twelve local Hawaiian artists join regular community talk-story sessions.
Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel
A royal portrait gallery curated with Bishop Museum and local surf heritage art.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Daily lei-making, hula, and lauhala weaving workshops connect guests to the historic royal estate grounds.
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Collaboration with Honolulu creatives, showcasing custom wallpaper prints, local craft pop-ups, and sustainable island dining.
The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu
Kuilima Farm dining, ahupua‘a cultural history, and coastal e-bike tours.
Wayfinder Waikiki
Poolside vinyl sessions curated by local record label Aloha Got Soul.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
