Waikiki Gateway Hotel - Honolulu, HI - Island hotel in a prime location

The Waikiki Gateway Hotel prides itself on being right in the heart of the action at Waikiki, with all the attractions of the area being just moments away. Suitable for all travelers, be they singles, couples, families, groups or business travelers, the hotel manages to combine great value with great quality and welcomes numerous visitors year on year.

The 17-storey hotel is home to a number of room options, from standard rooms to penthouse suites. All of them are air-conditioned and all bar two have private lanais, each with the option of a view over Waikiki itself, the ocean or the mountains.

High speed internet access is provided in all rooms, as are cable TV's with premium channels and even video games consoles. Other room amenities include a telephone with voicemail, hair dryer, in-room safe (subject to a surcharge), refrigerator, clock radio, desk, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee maker and irons/ironing boards on request. Housekeeping is included and a wake up service is also available on request.

Penthouse rooms offer that little bit extra, including designer interiors with high-class fixtures and fittings, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, digital docking station, upgraded toiletries and even a kitchenette with all the creature comforts of home.

A complimentary breakfast is provided daily in their 16th-floor breakfast room, with spectacular views overlooking Waikiki. However, there aren't any other dining options but being in the midst of Waikiki visitors won't have far to travel to get a good meal.

Other amenities at the resort include a salon, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, an ATM and banking facilities, concierge desk and porter service, a boardroom for business meetings and other functions, a sundry store for all the essentials, and a self-serve business center complete with workstations, fax machines, complimentary printing and internet access.

In terms of leisure facilities the hotel is home to a pool with its very own waterfall, and just three blocks away are the Fort DeRussy and Waikiki beaches for some sunbathing. It's also within easy walking distance of a huge number of other activities and entertainment options, from watersports and hiking to shopping in the Kalakaua Plaza or at 2100 Kalakaua, home to numerous boutique and designer outlets.

The great location of the hotel also means that it's easily accessible by any mode of transport, with great bus links into and out of Waikiki and valet parking for drivers. Guests should bear in mind that smoking is limited on the property with only two floors having smoking rooms. At all other times and in all other areas smoking is prohibited (even on balconies) and guests should check with staff for designated smoking areas.

The Waikiki Gateway Hotel is a favorite among travelers, not only for its great location but also for the facilities and services it offers its guests. Much more than the usual budget hotel it offers that little bit extra, and being in such a prime location means that it's a great hotel from which to explore the area.