Halekulani is the #1 resort in Hawaii

Halekulani has just been named the #1 Resort in Hawaii by the readers of Travel + Leisure. The hotel is featured in the publication’s14th annual World’s Best Awards found in the August issue, reinforcing Halekulani’s status as a leader in the hospitality industry.  Halekulani is the only property in Hawaii that has placed among the top 100 hotels in the world every year since the survey began.

Celebrating its benchmark 25th anniversary year, Halekulani is renowned as an independent hotel industry leader, consistently recognized for its innovative vision, gracious hospitality, inspired personal service, and timeless elegance to become a celebrated icon of international hospitality. Halekulani’s number one ranking on the list of Top 25 Resort in Hawaii will be featured in the magazine’s August issue, on newsstands July 24, 2009, but is currently posted online at www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest.

During the past year, Halekulani underwent a property-wide renewal program which realized notable new services, partnerships and innovative guest experiences. The Hotel recently unveiled its newest lifestyle retreat, The Orchid Suite at Halekulani which joins the legendary Royal Suite and the famed Vera Wang Suite in The Premier Suites at Halekulani — each catering to the individual lifestyles of the Hotel’s loyal and international clientele.