Park Shore Waikiki - Honolulu, Hawaii - Modest Waikiki Hotel near Diamond Head

Ideally located at the east end of Waikiki near the Honolulu Zoo, the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel was established in 1968. Today, it is part of the Aqua Hotels and Resorts Group. Its two cream-colored towers reach heights of 14 and 18 stories, respectively, comprising 226 spacious guestrooms, a large swimming pool, a shopping plaza and several fine dining options.

A variety of room configurations are available, including Standard Rooms with partial-city views, Partial Ocean View Rooms, Poolside Lanai Rooms with direct access to the pool deck, and Ocean View Rooms facing the Pacific. There are also Oceanfront Rooms with the very best views of Waikiki Beach and the Diamond Head Suites, which come a King bed, a Queen Sofa Sleeper, microwave, toaster, refrigerator and wet bar.

Most of the rooms have been recently renovated. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, a 42-inch LCD television or 27-inch TV, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker with free daily coffee, telephone with voicemail, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, a free local newspaper, and daily maid service. In-room safes and high-speed internet service are available for a charge.

One of the key features of the Park Shore Waikiki is its large, freshwater outdoor swimming pool and sundeck. They overlook Waikiki Beach, providing the perfect venue for lounging, sunbathing and people-watching.

Dining opportunities within the Park Shore Waikiki are several, too. There is LuLu's Waikiki Surf Club, a beach-themed ocean view restaurant open 24/7 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with popular American fare. Here, guests can enjoy signature cocktails and live entertainment, together with splendid views of Diamond Head Crater and Waikiki Beach.

Yoshitsune is the hotel's traditional Japanese restaurant, offering fresh sushi, tempura, sukiyaki, and other culinary delights, plus a 10 percent discount for hotel guests from morning till night. Then, there is Starbucks Coffee Shop, conveniently located in the downstairs lobby and providing fresh fruit, pastry and sandwiches, along with gourmet coffee and tea. Also onsite is a gift shop, a liquor store, and several boutiques.

The activities desk is the place to obtain information about local nightlife, restaurants and clubs, as well as recommendations for excursions anywhere on Oahu. The hotel staff members are happy to make all of the necessary arrangements for activities indoors and out, from fishing tours, beach outings, golf and tennis to reservations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and shows.

Business travelers will appreciate the hotel's concierge service, currency exchange, laundry/valet service, and free WiFi Internet access in the lobby and on the mezzanine level. Meeting rooms and business services can also be arranged upon request.

The Park Shore Waikiki is just two miles from Hawaii Convention Center, minutes from the downtown business district, and within walking distance of all Waikiki attractions. The address is 2586 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. Valet parking is provided for a fee of $18 per day.