The Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio is one of Honolulu's many luxury hotels that overlooks the beautiful Waikiki beach. Staff are expertly welcoming and friendly, as per Hilton's usual standards, and together with the hotel's quiet position, promise a more laid-back retreat taht you'd usually expect with such a large hotel.

The hotel is located about a kilometre away from Waikiki's popular boardwalk and the heart of the action, but is still fairly near the beautiful Waikiki Beach, as well as the green and scenic Kapi'olani Park and Hawaiian landmark Diamond Head. Ultimately, the Prince Kuhio is a calmer prospect than many of Waikiki's hotels. Comparatively more isolated but a good deal quieter, it's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle that often forms in Honolulu.

The facilities

Facilities at the Prince Kuhio are everything you would expect from a Hilton. The pool deck is situated on the 10th floor, and includes a bar, Jacuzzi and heated pool; breezy, but ideal for catching some sun. There's a fitness centre, a restaurant and a lobby bar, as well as dedicated business facilities.

The rooms

The 601 guestrooms are uniformly tasteful affairs. Bathrooms are spacious are modern and the furniture is attractively decorated with South American and island prints. Each room comes with a 42-inch HDTV, iPod docking station and internet access.