Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

The Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG is a 44-story hotel located at the gateway of Waikiki in Honolulu, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Koolau mountains, and the Waikiki skyline. It is conveniently situated just three blocks from Waikiki Beach, four blocks from the Hawaii Convention Center, and within a 9-minute walk of the International Market Place, placing guests near shopping, dining, and various activities.

The hotel features 596 air-conditioned rooms, each designed with bright, comfortable, and modern decor. Guests will find a compact refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and a 50-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium channels in every room. Complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, desk, phone, and a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer are also provided.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, along with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and an indoor fitness center. The 5th-floor Skydeck offers a large sun deck, a 9-hole mini-golf course, shuffleboard, giant chess, ping pong, and foosball tables, with private cabanas available by the pool.

Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a kids' game room with TVs and Nintendo Switch, a mini-market/convenience store, a poolside bar, laundry facilities, an activities desk for tour assistance, and unlimited filtered water in the lobby. The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 1400 square feet (130 square meters) of conference and meeting space. Self-parking is available onsite (subject to charges).

A daily service charge of $25 (plus tax) covers access to many of these amenities, including the pool, hot tub, business center, fitness center, Skydeck activities, and kids' game room.

Key points of interest include Waikiki Beach (0.9 km / 0.5 mi), Hawaii Convention Center (1 km / 0.6 mi), International Market Place (0.9 km / 0.6 mi), and Royal Hawaiian Center (0.6 km / 0.4 mi). The Honolulu Zoo is approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) away. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the preferred airport, located 16.4 km (10.2 mi) from the hotel.