The xx13 "suites" in the Rainbow Tower are double rooms (down to two bathrooms, two closets and two lanais) with no internal dividing wall. One side is the bedroom (king bed and end table), the other side is the living room, which includes a sofa bed, comfy chair and coffee table. In the middle is a TV and a round table with four chairs.

Before I stayed in that room, I thought the xx01 rooms had the best views. However, the wide angle view of Diamond Head, Waikiki and the Ocean you get from the xx13 rooms impressed me more.

Now I don't know what room to request for my anniversary trip.

I've never been in the suites in the Tapa or Diamond Head Towers.

As an aside, I strongly disagree with anyone who says that HHV does not treat Gold and Diamond's well (at least on paid stays). The HHV is the reason I sought "fast track" HHV Gold Status and worked so hard to keep it last year. They have always given me great rooms and I've found the folks at the front desk are eager to accomodate. ("What is your tower preference?" "Would you like a high floor?" "City or Diamond Head View?")

Plus, the breakfast buffet you get at the Rainbow Lanai for $6.25 plus your Gold/Diamond Breakfast coupon is fantastic.

As long as I'm traveling to HNL, I will do everything I can to maintain my HH Status.

[This message has been edited by dashark (edited 06-13-2003).]