This elegant Waikiki boutique hotel offers a more intimate atmosphere and stylish interiors than your average Hawaiian beach resort. A three-minute stroll to some of the world's most famous beaches, this hotel oozes urban chic, with not a tiki torch in sight.

San Francisco designer Jiun Ho has added his own accents of textured wood, striking artworks and aesthetic lighting - but it's the little extras that really make this hotel special, from the complimentary breakfast to the chilled beverage at check in.

The facilities

The hotel specializes in free extras - on arrival you receive a cold scented towel and chilled beverage, and there's free wireless internet, newspapers, and use of beach gear. Unwind in Lounge Renew, where you'll find your free breakfast in the morning, and can enjoy signature cocktails in the evening. There's also a 'We Remembered' service for essential travel items you might have forgotten, and a 24-hour fitness center pass is available.

The rooms

The hotel's 72 guest rooms are well-thought out, with Shoji screens, and spa-inspired robes and Face Stockholm Amenities in the bathroom. The rooms are tailored to relaxation, with dimmable lighting, and customized beds, where you can choose the mattress firmness and pillow type for the ultimate slumber. Each room has an 80 inch TV or 30 inch LCD TV, in-room mini-fridge, private balcony, iron and ironing board, and laptop-sized safe.