Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

That property hasn't been a Hilton for many, many years.

Originally Posted by craz

Theres Waikiki and theres Waikiki Beach. The only HH on the beach itself thou its not 'The Waikiki Beach' is the HHV. Hilton Waikiki is 1 very long block inland from the beach, while the ES across a small street and blocked by a Hotel from the beach itself and a very narrow beach at that. The Main beach is down by the Marriott , and thats where the Hilton Waikiki is located but inland

I assume when you said HW you were referring to the Hotel on Kuhio (the 1 thats a long block inland)

there are Pros and Cons to each Hotel and I suggest you do a Search for Honolulu as its all been covered already, once you decide which Hotel then . But personally Id use 32k instead of paying $224 any day of the week

As for upgrades well with the ES you automatically get a suite along with breakfast every day and night time snacks but no lounge. HW havent stayed was going to till I decided to stay elsewhere(using different pts) theres a lounge and free breakfast in it but dont count on any great view due to its location but the ES doesnt have views to speak of either. Bout the only place where you may land a nice view is the HHV but no lounge or breakfast to speak of, and I believe they have tightened up with Ocean views

This is why I suggested you do a search and read the threads, I dont believe that there is a 1 Hotel that will give you everything youd want, but rather this 1 has this and that 1 has that to offer and youre gonna have to decide which is most important