Waikiki is
the tourist/beach/hotel area of the city of Honolulu, on
the island of Oahu, in the state of Hawaii, in the
country of the United States of America. Oahu is the third
largest island in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian Islands
stretch 1,500 miles across the central Pacific Ocean. It's comprised
of islands, islets, reefs, and rocks. Although, Oahu is the most
visited island, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii offers
rain forests, volcanoes, pounding surf, sandy beaches, and whale
watching opportunities.
Geography: 596.7
sq mi
Population: 900,000
Religion: Many Religions
Language: English,
Hawaiian is also spoken.
Currency: US Dollars
Time Zone: Hawaii Standard
Time Zone (HST)
Electricity: 110v
Entry Requirements:
Canadian residents must have a valid passport that is valid
for six months past the date of first entry into the United States,
and an onward or return ticket. Other countries, please check with
the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for detail entry requiremetns for
your nationality.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Honolulu from: Los
Angeles: 5 hrs 35 min
New York: 11 hrs 30 min
Chicago: 9
hrs 10 min
Miami: 10 hr 15 min
Vancouver: 6 hrs 10 min
Toronto: 12
hrs 23 min
Major Attractions: Polynesian
Cultural Show
Dole Pineapple Pavillion
Pearl Harbor - USS Missouri Ship,
USS Bowlin Submarine, USS Arizona Diamond Head Waikiki Aquarium
Mission Houses Museum Bishop Museum Hawaii Maritime Center
Waimea Falls Park Waimea Bay - surfers & massive waves Sea Life Park
Chinatown
International Marketplace
Makapuu Beach Park - bodysurfing
spot Mt Tantalus - rainforest flora Iolani Palace - Renaissance architecture Kawaiahao Church
Hawaiian Luau
Don Ho Show
Wailuku River State Park - Rainbow Falls
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season:
(1) December to April; (mid-Decmber - February)
(2) Accommodations are limited during Japan's 'Golden Week',
3 weeks beginning the last week in April.
(3) Mid-June to August, when a large number of families travel
during the summer, therefore the rates are less favorable Low Season: May to mid-June; September to mid-December
Climate:
Oahu experiences excellent year-round weather; The Big Island
of Hawaii is hotter, Molokai & Lanai are drier, Kauai
is wetter, and Maui is more windy.
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
The Lotus at Diamond Head
(formerly
W Honolulu Diamond Head)
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Welcome to
The Lotus at Diamond Head!
Where
can you escape to an island so airy and fresh? Aloha and welcome
to The Lotus. Walk through the doors and into our Living Room,
where we've broken down the walls of conventional lobby design.
Enjoy the refreshing tropical drink and chilled face towel you
will receive upon arrival. Feel the breeze and smell the aura
of Oahu as you begin your journey through the W Hotel doors and
into your new home.
Our 51-room hotel provides "W" service with an "Aloha"
touch. Set in an exclusive location at the foot of Diamond Head
and Kapiolani Park, you're only a few minutes away from all the
excitement of Waikiki, Honolulu, and Oahu.
Amenities
Whatever/Whenever
Service: Whatever you want. Whenever you want it. That's what
we're here for. Let us figure out the details while you soak
up Hawaii.
Want to surf
the waves of Northern Oahu? Parasail over the blues of the
Pacific? Hula with natives? Or you just need an extra set
of pens for your presentation. Anything you wish, you shall
receive with just one call to our Whatever/Whenever Department.
Hospitality
is warm, gracious, and discreet.
Full-service
concierge, valet, and room service.
Secluded
luxury a half-mile from Honolulus Waikiki Beach
Swanky guest
rooms offer views of Diamond Head and platform beds topped with
pillow-top mattresses and Egyptian-cotton sheets
An antique gong
greets guests in the stylish lobby
Secluded beach
offering calm-water swimming
Located directly
across the street, spacious Kapiolani Park is criss-crossed
with jogging/walking trails through green grounds and under
majestic trees.
Diamond
Head Grill
Where gourmand dreams come true. Our award-winning Diamond Head
Grill restaurant serves the "Flavors of Hawaii" with
a menu offering both innovation and local, tropical fare. Only
the freshest offerings of the season are used to create an exotic
blend of Asian, Euro-American, and Polynesian cuisine. The Diamond
Head Grill is open for dinner.
The Living Room
Where can you relax? Our Living Room is your Living Room. Without
traditional lobby walls, this is the place to sit back and take
in what Hawaii is all about. Sip on a tropical drink. Play a game
of chess, backgammon, or tic-tac-toe as you observe the scene
around you. Watch the sun flow through the Pacific air. It's all
here. It's all you.
The Lotus at Diamond
Head features 52 Guest Room, and Suites.
Diamond
Headview Guest Room
One king or two double beds, which are W signature beds. Spacious
lanai with views of Diamond Head. Located on lower floors. Balinese
teak furniture. Tan marble bathroom with teak accents and deep
soaking tub, stall shower, bathrobes, Aveda toiletries. 27-inch
television with high-speed Internet access, video game console,
VCR, CD player, and two telephones (one cordless) with dual lines.
450 square feet, balcony, 1 king size bed or 2 double beds. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults.
High Oceanview
Guest Room
One king or two double W signature beds. Spacious lanai with views
of both Diamond Head and the ocean. Located on highest floors.
Tan marble bathroom with teak accents and deep soaking tub, stall
shower, bathrobes, Aveda toiletries. 27-inch television with high-speed
Internet access, video game console, VCR, CD player, and two telephones
(one cordless) with dual lines. 450 square feet, balcony, 1 king
size bed or 2 double beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Oceanview Guest
Room
One king or two double W signature beds. Spacious lanai with views
of both Diamond Head and the ocean. Located on highest floors.
Tan marble bathroom with teak accents and deep soaking tub, stall
shower, bathrobes, Aveda toiletries. 27-inch television with high-speed
Internet access, video game console, VCR, CD player, and two telephones
(one cordless) with dual lines. 450 square feet, balcony, 1 king
size bed or 2 double beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Penthouse Suite
2540 square
feet, 1 king size bed or 2 double beds. Room
amenities include pillow-top mattresses and feather beds, goose
down duvets and pillows, 250- thread-count cotton blend sheets,
bath products, terry/pique spa robes, in-room safe, iron, ironing
board, hair dryer, coffee maker, munchie box and mini bar, oversized
desk, clock radio with CD player, video and DVD players CD/video/DVD
library, in-room movies on command, 27" TV with Internet
access, broadband high speed Internet Access, dual-line cordless
phones with dataport, voice mail, speaker and conference capabilities,
business center and in-room equipment on request, "Whatever/whenever
service", 24-hour in-room massage available, private balcony.
Some of the amenities listed above may not be available in every
room. Rollaway beds available for a fee. No charge for cribs.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults.