Guests of this large Marriott, which is spread over 5.2 acres, enjoy some of the island's best views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. The attractive resort’s 1,310 rooms are housed in two tall towers—one 33 stories, the other 25 stories—so the vantage points are quite good, especially from the higher floors. The well-appointed rooms feature island-style décor with wood furniture and marble flooring. When they’re ready to get out of their rooms, guests can go swimming at the beach just across the street or at either of the hotel’s two pools, browse through the stores and boutiques in the shopping arcade, shape up in the fitness center, or unwind in the Spa Olakino and Salon, which has 12 treatment rooms. The Euro-Asian treatment mixes a Thai massage with a lemongrass and honey body glow and a pesto body wrap. Ahh, heaven. The Marriott’s five restaurants and bars include the Kuhio Beach Grill, which features continental cuisine spiced with flavors of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, and the poolside Moana Terrace, which also serves up live entertainment nightly.

Marriott Resort Waikiki Amenities:

• 1,310 rooms. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Six restaurants, three bars. Fitness room, spa. Two outdoor pools. Airport transportation available. Business center.