HONOLULU
Following an extensive repositioning, the former Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club announced a new identity as Prince Waikiki. The eight-month hotel renewal project included the transformation of 563 oceanfront guest rooms and suites, redefined dining options, a modernized lobby with unique personalized services, a new infinity pool and enhanced meeting space.
“We’re thrilled to unveil an all-new experience that truly meets the needs and expectations of today’s traveler,” said General Manager Chuck Abbott. “Beyond the impressive physical transformation, we’ve also focused on personalizing guest services and offering a modern artful place for travelers to gather.”
All of the hotel’s design and rebranding elements—identified by G70 as the lead architect, and executed by Creative Resource Associates (CRA) Design and Wall-to-Wall Studios—aim to perpetuate its sense of place by sharing the story of Waikiki’s history and heritage as a gathering place.
In bringing its story to life, the hotel chose distinctive elements that once flourished at the site: the muliwai, or thriving estuary; the Pi‘inaio, a convergence of three fresh water streams; the naio flower, an indigenous restorative plant; the hinana, a nourishing fish; and limu ‘ele‘ele a rejuvenating seaweed.
These symbolic elements served as the foundation for the redesign and rebrand.
Guests can now utilize new indoor and outdoor gathering spaces—lobby, pool, dining and event venues—as well as personalized guest services with Prince Ambassadors managing all needs from check-in to booking island experiences. A new infinity pool and exclusive Prince Waikiki Club lounge offers unparalleled views of the ocean while the Muliwai Deck allows for outdoor relaxation near the pool.
All 563 remodeled guest rooms and suites showcase floor-to-ceiling ocean views and a new seating area. With windows that open to tropical breezes, guests have the option to transform their room into their own private lanai. The decor and interior design gives nod to the hotel’s historical sense of place.
The hotel’s signature restaurant, 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, frames expansive views of sunset silhouettes and focuses on fresh island cuisine. The new bar serves up craft cocktails, beers and wines on tap, and small bites. Chef de Cuisine Joseph Almoguera at the helm of the restaurant experience.
Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo and the Honolulu Coffee Company round out the resort’s F&B offerings.
Prince Waikiki also pays tribute to its historic lands with the new names for remodeled event spaces:
- Pi‘inaio Ballroom, a stylish, 6,960-square-foot space that is divisible into two rooms.
- Manoa Boardroom, a 408-square-foot executive venue for facilitating collaboration.
- Palolo Room, a 1,293-square-foot space that can be divided into four breakout rooms.
- Makiki Room, a new 1,594-square-foot venue with natural lighting.
- Waihi Boardroom, another new space with natural lighting.
- Muliwai Deck, an outdoor venue adjacent to the pool for receptions and dinner.
All meeting spaces are equipped with updated technology.
Prince Waikiki is at the epicenter of Honolulu’s most exciting neighborhoods—Honolulu/Chinatown, Kaka‘ako, Ala Moana and Waikiki. From the famous beaches and shopping of Waikiki and Ala Moana, to the trendy restaurants that locals love, travelers can explore everything modern Oahu offers.
Guests also have access to nearby landmark adventures such as Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head State Monument and the hotel’s 27 hole Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay championship golf course.
