There Are 1,636 Reasons To Visit The Newly Renovated Sheraton Waikiki

22.09.2023 - 02:31 / forbes.com

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love Waikiki. Even though it’s a resort area in the middle of a bustling city, I find it luscious and exciting, with a wealth of activities nearby – not to mention gorgeous beach areas with gentle waves – and excellent people-watching! In fact, I always get a kick out of seeing barefoot surfers in their bathing suits, walking and crossing the black-topped streets, with their surfboards perched on their heads, in the middle of a highly-trafficked city filled with cars and locals in business attire. It’s a visual oxymoron – and I always get a chuckle out of it.

One of the places I like to stay is the Sheraton Waikiki, and I recommend it highly.

In fact, the Sheraton Waikiki is just now celebrating the completion of a multi-year, $200 million room renovation at its oceanfront resort along famed Waikiki Beach. With breathtaking views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, Sheraton Waikiki sets the scene by the sea and is an ideal home base for travelers visiting Oahu.

The property has just undergone a major renovation of all 1,636 rooms and suites. The transformation project brought significant aesthetic and functional upgrades to guest rooms, suites, hallways and elevator landings on guest floors, function spaces, and retail experiences. Reconfiguring guest room amenities and providing a tailored, curated closet and refreshed tower provided much-needed organization and order, with bidets also added in each room. Nearly 80 percent of guest rooms and suites at the property offer immaculate ocean and Diamond Head views, and extending the functional space into the lanai (balcony) through pūne'e (daybeds) and work tables further enhanced guests' access and connection to the breathtaking vistas.

Sheraton Waikiki features more than 130 suites in its Suite Collection – everything from oversized rooms with three queen-sized beds at more than 600 square feet of space – all the way up to suites that can accommodate up to six people. The reconfigured Ohana Suite is the ultimate suite for families, featuring two bedrooms, two baths, two lanais (balconies), a comfortable living room, a dining table, and a pull-out sofa. The Ohana Suite accommodates six people and costs $1,626 per night.

And with sleep tourism at an alltime high, you’ll snooze in style as well. The Sheraton Sleep Experience introduces a whole new level of comfort. Exclusively made for Sheraton, the Signature Bed features custom-designed mattress and complete hotel bedding ensemble: Signature Sheraton sheets and pillowcases; a selection of plush feather-and-down and hypoallergenic pillows; a deluxe duvet and duvet cover; and stylish diamond down blanket.

"We're thrilled with the results of the renovations and are beyond