Marriott in Honolulu

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

Waikiki 2026 $$$

“Victorian oceanfront legend”

Lively

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Resort Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Waikiki

Waikiki 2009 $$$$

“Waikiki pink palace”

Lively

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Waikiki 2018 $$$

“Urban beach sanctuary”

Lively

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Waikiki 2024 $$$

“Waikiki royal heritage landmark”

Lively

Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki 2023 $$$

“Oceanfront Waikiki icon”

Lively

Resort Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Classic Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

The Laylow Waikiki

Waikiki 2017 $$$

“Mid-century island hideaway”

Lively

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Waikiki 2025 $$$$

“Elevated ocean-view sanctuary”

Lively

Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki 2021 $$$

“Lively Waikiki pool playground”

Lively

Resort Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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.

The eight vibes

Design

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.