Ok this was the last leg of our honeymoon and we selected an Ocean View room.

Beautiful setting and great location

The room was all that we expected and more, the staff are magnificent ( they need to be as the hotel as we were told by an outsider is a non union employer and they have a one strike policy with staff, one mistake and you are gone).

Every thing with the Hotel is excellent with one exception ...... when you are paying $800 per night for a room (after taxes ) how come we have to queue for Breakfast and in the evening for cocktail for 20 to 30 minutes...... where else do you queue for cocktails?? The pool is nice but people reserve their spots at 7 am!!!

The organisation around Breakfast and evening spaces an Room without a Key need to be reviewed.

Apart from this this hotel is without fault and was a wonderful conclusion to our Honeymoon. We did not want to leave.

We stayed in two separate rooms, both were lovely.
The daily Japanese weddings on the lawn were fantastic.
The food was yummy ($$$) morning miso soup at the buffet was a favorite. Cocktails yummy, strong.
Why is this a 4 star and not 5?
1. Concierge services were mediocre. Handing me a brochure is not what I expect. Several times we consulted and tipped them only to walk away feeling like we still had to arrange our own trip.
2.The worst toiletries I have ever used in a luxury hotel. What about these would make me want to visit their spa? Nothing!!!
3. Pool attendants made us feel like we were in the way and their overly serious tone made the pool area very boring. Good if you don't want to swim with your kids and have fun. You will be glared at,

The beach directly outside of this hotel is TINY.. No beach service there. You have to move elsewhere for a place to sit and rent umbrellas.

I would stay here in the future for a couple days at most, but then would likely move to outrigger or Hilton.

I'll be brief. I love posh hotels. I don't subscribe to the belief that a hotel is just a place to sleep. The hotel sets the tone for the whole trip. The Halekulani made this hotel snob quite happy. We actually started out at the Royal Hawaiian. Even though that hotel has it's charms, it simply wasn't what I was looking for. So we moved over to the Halekulani and booked via Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts. The lobby is airy and markedly less frenetic than neighboring hotels. It was immediately calming, which is quite rare in Honolulu. The service is excellent. We checked into a Ocean Front room on the second floor, just above the spa. I would def request that room again. What was really nice is that I could walk up the lovely staircase which ascends right on top of a fountain/water feature and never needed the elevator. The restaurants at the Halekulani are really quite good. I'd rec the House Without a Key and Orchids for lunch and breakfast. Orchids is also lovely at dinnertime. Service was really outstanding at Orchids. What is definitely not to be missed is L'Aperitif at La Mer. It's the gorgeous bar inside La Mer, and it serves really interesting cocktails paired with an amuse bouche. It's a really cool spot. Go. I didn't get the chance to eat at La Mer but it looked really good. Also not to be missed is Lewer's Lounge which is a cozy jazz bar in the hotel. We also did afternoon tea which was lovely. To conclude, the best thing about Honolulu is the Halekulani.

You don't stay at the Halekulani for beach access or for any other mediocre purpose.this is a leading hotel of the world for a reason. Opulent and sumptuous atmosphere but warm and homey at the same time, the Halakulani specialises in treating each guest as a welcome family member. We loved the surprises at the nightly turndown and also all the invitations to attend cocktails with the manager, afternoon tea and performances.... I absolutely advise you to Join LHW - Leading Hotels of the world before you go. The membership cost is $150 per year but the benefits are huge- back fast for two each day, invitations to private gatherings and the service just improves because there is an extra incentive for staff to ensure you have a great time. We booked a partial ocean view - beautiful, but the LHW membership also guarantees a room upgrade on arrival so again, it can't be beaten. We just LOVED our stay and will return in another year to do it all again! Also don't miss out on dining at La Mer- to say it is stunning is really missing the point. It is an experience for your stomach, your soul and your well being. We dined in all of the restaurants and found them all great - I have a craze on fresh pineapple now! The Lewers Lounge was a pleasant surprise - a real jazz club with entertainment that was world class. You won't see the type of screaming drunkards you'd find at The Outrigger next door or the Aussie Bogans you now find down the road at the Moana Surfrider - that's what happens when a hotel is featured on Hone& Away! You will also really enjoy the proximity to all the shops and the fact that the Concierge will arrange everything for you at your convenience - including tours and trips out to the Waikelefrom Premium Outlet! Our verdict on the Halakulani? HEAVEN !