The 9 Most Absurdly Luxurious Hotel Suites in Honolulu

Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can get you an awfully nice hotel room. See what $10,000 a night buys you at Honolulu’s fanciest.

September 11, 2014

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Ever wonder what you’d find in the most expensive hotel rooms in Honolulu? The voyeurs in us were curious, so we asked all the luxury hotels in town if they could provide us with details on their grandest, most expensive suites. Many have even housed a notable guest or two. Here’s what we got, ordered from least to most expensive.

All photos provided by hotels.

9. Hyatt Presidential Suite – 2,452 Square Feet

Rate: $3,000 to $4,000 Per Night

Amenities

Private balcony
Separate work area
In-room dining during regular hours
32” flat-screen TV
Cable/satellite TV channels
Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access available, subject to a fee
Concierge during regular hours
Video checkout
Safe large enough to store laptop computer
Gourmet kitchen
Dining room
Regency club amenities

8. Trump Hotel Waikiki, Diamond Head Penthouse Suite – 2,200 Square Feet

Rate: $3,099 Per Night

Amenities

Dining table with seating for eight
Chandelier in dining area
Fully equipped kitchen including appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero, with an array of cookware and dinnerware
In-suite chef, available with advance reservation
The Spa at Trump signature bath amenities
In-suite Bosch washer and dryer
Complimentary wireless Internet access
Special amenity package, which includes soft drinks, juices, a tea set and coffee plus an assortment of snack items
Comforts of Trump bathrobes and slippers
Twice daily housekeeping service
Private Jacuzzi hot tub on rooftop lanai
42-inch flat panel HDTV with DVD player in living room, and additional 37-inch flat-panel HDTV in master bedroom and second bedroom
300 thread count, 100-percent Egyptian cotton sheets manufactured in Italy
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Electronic in-room safe
2.5 luxurious bathrooms with deep soaking tub in master bath
Double-sink vanities with illuminated magnifying mirror

7. Sheraton Waikiki Presidential Suite – 2,936 Square Feet

Rate: $4,300 Per Night

Notable Guests

International dignitaries included China’s President Hu Jin Tao during APEC.

Amenities

Three separate lanai
Parlor
Premium cable TV
Wi-Fi/high-speed Internet access
Safe
Concierge service

6. The Modern Honolulu Penthouse Suite – 2,900 Square Feet

Rate: $5,000 Per Night

Amenities

Private dining room
Kitchen
Entertainment center
Custom beds with imported linens by Frette, down comforters and pillows, original and custom designed furniture with custom fabrics
55-inch LCD TVs
In-room fully stocked wet bar

5. Hilton Hawaiian Village Alii Suite – 2,000 Square Feet

Rate: $5,449 Per Night

Notable Guests

Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
President Barack Obama

Amenities

Hardwood floors
Dining room, parlor with connecting rooms
Bar area which can be used for staffing private functions
Remote-controlled blinds which span the length of the suite
Premier beachfront location
Exclusive check-in desk in the Alii Tower
Exclusive concierge services
Exclusive guest lounge
Second floor terrace overlooking the beach and ocean
Access to Alii Tower Pool, sun terrace and whirlpool with enhanced pool services
Entry to fitness center with massage treatment rooms
Access to Ocean View Terrace serving your favorite cocktails and other beverages daily
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres at Ocean View Terrace Friday and Saturday evenings
Coffee/tea and coffee maker
Large bathroom with upgraded dressing area amenities
Designer bathrobes/yukata for use during your stay
Hilton Serenity Collection bed and bedding
Hilton Serenity Collection alarm clock radio with connection for MP3 player
Wireless and wired Internet access
37-inch flat-screen television with premium cable channels and PlayStation 3

4. Moana Surfrider Tower Penthouse – 1,740 Square Feet

Rate: $6,500 Per Night

Notable Guests

Bill Cosby
Eddie Vedder
President Theodore Roosevelt

Amenities

Beach-inspired theme
Completely redone by interior design firm Philpotts and Associates
Contemporary Hawaiian-inspired furnishings in lighter colors reminiscent of driftwood, and design elements draw inspiration from the ocean and Waikiki Beach

3. Halekulani Premiere Suites – 2,365–4,000+ Square Feet

Rate: $7,000 Per Night

Royal / Halekulani Suites

Amenities

More than 4,000 square feet of space
Facing Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach
Unobstructed views of Diamond Head
Fully covered, large wraparound lanai overlooking Waikiki
Dedicated butler services
Two bedrooms
Dining room
Dressing area
2.5 bathrooms
Kitchen facilities
Private, in-room management guest registration
In-suite afternoon tea service
Semi-private elevator
Complimentary limousine service for airport transfers
“For You, Everything” fine arts program
Welcome amenity of French champagne and amuse bouches

Orchid Suite

Amenities

More than 2,300 square feet of space
In-suite spa with private garden view
Steam shower with Toto body sprayers
A cold plunge tub
Sub-Zero Wolf chef’s kitchen
Vintage wine mini-cellar with specially selected wines
Complete, fully stocked bar
State-of-the-art Steinway & Sons architectural speaker system
Private lanai with a punee
Outdoor lanai and lawn area
Outdoor teak table seating eight people
Private airport/ship limousine pick-up and return
Private, in-room management guest registration
Dedicated butler services
In-suite afternoon tea service
In-bed ‘Diamond Head Breakfast’ experience
Private wine tastings available by appointment
In-suite SpaHalekulani program exclusive to the suite
"For You, Everything" fine arts program

2. The Royal Hawaiian Kamehameha Suite – 2,732 Square Feet

Rate: $9,500 Per Night

Amenities

Koa and teak floors
Hawaiian art
26-by-38-foot lanai
Cloaked interior lanai area
Four-poster bed
Signature Luxury Collection bedding and a modern Hawaiian quilt
Spa amenities
Soaking tub with ocean view

1. Kahala Hotel & Resorts – 2,200 Square Feet

$10,000–12,000 Per Night

Famous Guests

Every president since Lyndon Johnson, including President Obama. The executive conference table in the Imperial has been the site of many major world meetings and contract signings.

Fun fact

There’s a secret doorway built into a bookshelf. The room on the other side of it usually houses secret service or nannies with kids.

Amenities

Roundtrip airport transfer by limousine for the one- or two-bedroom Signature Suites, a value of $400 per stay
Daily breakfast buffet at Plumeria Beach House or room service (American/Continental delivered between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., up to 2 adults), a value of more than $84 per day
Signature lomi lomi 60-minute massage for two guests, a value of $340 per stay
Daily use of Oceanfront Cabana, a value of $115 per day
Evening chef’s appetizer and cocktail service in the suite, a value of $55 per day
Nightly turndown with chef’s sweet treat
In-room bar one-time set up (two domestic and imported beers, one bottle of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, a bottle of gin, vodka, light rum, dark rum, scotch, brandy, two Cokes, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, club soda, orange and cranberry juice and assorted garnishes)
Morning coffee or tea delivery
VIP greeting upon arrival with Kahala lei and personal escort to the suite
Welcome amenity
Daily newspaper
Complimentary use of business center services (workstation, print, fax, scans). Shipping charges will be billed to guest’s account.
Complimentary Internet access
Personalized concierge services
The above program is part of any Signature Suite stay including Tower Suite, Kahala Kai, Kahala Beach, Presidential and Imperial Suites (one and two bedroom).
Dressing robes and slippers
Bulgari toiletries
2-3 telephones, with data port and voicemail
Personal fax machine
40-inch flat-screen LCD television – cable channels with remote control
“On Command” video movies
Mini bar
In-room safe
Writing desk
Dual dressing areas
Separate glass shower and whirlpool spa
Toto washlets
Powder room
Separate entrance to full pantry and dining room
Laundry and valet services available
24-hour in-room dining