Orchid Suite Living Room at Halekulani, on the Beach at Waikiki
Travel + Leisure magazine has released their 2010 list of the 500 best hotels in the world. This is always a highly anticipated list since the rankings are determined by votes of the magazine’s readers.
The 2010 list includes 16 hotels/resorts in Hawaii incorporating five separate Hawaiian Islands.
Leading the way as the top rated hotel and also placing number 42 in the entire list is Halekulani on Oahu which should come as no surprise to the hotels loyal visitors. Halekulani scored a superb 91.81 out of a maximum 100 points.
Long considered one of the top hotels in the world, Halekulani, on the beach at Waikiki, is a calm, sophisticated oasis that retains all of its long-held iconic charm and distinctive qualities, yet has still been able to adapt well to the hi-tech and faster paced world that we live in today. You can read my full review of this outstanding hotel.
Joining Halekulani and also representing the island of Oahu is the Kahala Hotel & Resort scoring 84.82 points. The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers a peaceful and scenic alternative to the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, yet remains close enough to Waikiki and downtown Honolulu that visitors can still enjoy the numerous local attractions and entertainment. You can read my full review of this hotel. Read more…
Travel + Leisure’s Best Hotels in the World Includes 16 Hawaii Properties originally appeared on About.com Hawaii / South Pacific Travel on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 16:06:13.
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