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Dec 3, 2016 | 1:12 pm

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Originally Posted by 1st Cav Vet

Royal Hawaiian is basically two buildings attached. One is an heirloom but some rooms will not be designed to contemporary taste. The newer tower is more contemporary but lacks the older original elegance.

The Halekulani receives many Japanese guests who demand the finest in accomodations and service. My treatment at the Halekulani was always first-class (and the ocean frontage was special).

Hi,

Thanks for the info!

Halekulani was my first inclination, though I've read a few things that didn't impress me:

Small, spartan rooms and bathrooms that don't quite meet Western expectations for luxury accommodations
Indifferent service and staff responsiveness
Restaurant smells filtering up into rooms when balcony windows are open

Would you say that those concerns are unfounded? Which room/suites would you recommend to avoid them (I was thinking of a Jr. Ocean Suite)? Would you consider Halekulani to be a luxury property in NY or Paris?

Thanks, again, for the assistance!

Ken

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