Embassy Suites Hotels says aloha to Waikiki
Beach WalkT
Memphis,
Tenn. (December 19, 2006) - Embassy
Suites Hotels® and Outrigger Enterprises
Group(r) today announced the opening of
the Embassy Suites -Waikiki Beach WalkT.
The hotel is a part of the Waikiki Beach
WalkT retail and entertainment complex,
located in the heart of Waikiki, on the
island of Oahu.
Embassy Suites -Waikiki Beach Walk is
owned by Outrigger Enterprises Group and
is Hawaii's only all-suite, upscale hotel.
The 22-story, two-tower hotel is connected
by a vast Grand Lanai with a true Hawaiian
'sense of place.' The hotel offers true
Hawaiian hospitality in a modern, upscale
setting. This new hotel caters to families
looking for Hawaiian adventure, couples
looking to share a romantic, Hawaiian
sunset and friends looking for delicious
meals, unique shopping and plenty of fun.
"The opening of this new hotel is
an exciting event for the Embassy Suites
Hotels brand," said Jim Holthouser,
senior vice president, Embassy Suites
brand management. "We're thrilled
to have a property in our cache that caters
toward the leisure traveler unlike any
other hotel in our brand, but can also
service the business traveler. This allows
us to be really creative in our offerings
and provide amenities, services and activities
that will make Embassy Suites one of the
best on the island!"
This extraordinary hotel experience will
begin at the porte-cochere with valet
parking services. Guests will walk through
a large, open, entrance-hall where they
will be welcomed with a complimentary,
Hawaiian beverage.* After taking in the
moment and feeling relaxation begin to
wash over them, guests will proceed to
a casual check-in pod where an Embassy
Suites representative will provide information
on the hotel and direct them to the activities
desk where the activities concierge can
discuss the activities and many options
available through the hotel. Luggage will
be whisked to one of the spacious one-bedroom
or two-bedroom suites with separate living
area, two flat screen televisions, deluxe
bedding, complimentary high-speed Internet
access and spectacular views. Once in
their suite, guests will receive a personal
welcome call from hotel management and
receive a complimentary CD compilation
of contemporary Hawaiian music. They will
also notice the Hawaiian story card placed
on the pillow - each day a different one
- to inform and educate guests about Hawaii's
unique heritage.
"We are excited for guests to experience
this wonderful, new, all-suite hotel,"
said Bob Yeoman, the hotel's general manager.
""We've put our heart and soul
into the details of the hotel and want
to make sure that each guest has the best
experience possible. We're looking forward
to welcoming each and every guest in the
New Year."
On the Grand Lanai, guests can take pleasure
in the large swimming pool - equipped
with a flowing waterfall -, which at night
changes colors on an hourly basis. Adjacent
to the swimming pool is a roomy sundeck
spotted with an abundance of comfortable
chaise lounges allowing guests to relax,
unwind and enjoy the warm, fresh Hawaiian
air. At night, the sundeck transforms
into a lively meeting place with a pool
bar and nightly entertainment. Each evening,
the hotel hosts a two-hour nightly Manager's
Reception* with complimentary beverages
and snacks for all guests. Steps away
from the hotel, guests can surf, swim
or simply enjoy the beautiful waters of
Waikiki Beach.
As with all Embassy Suites Hotels, guests
can enjoy a daily, complimentary cooked-to-order
breakfast. To honor a 'sense of place,'
Embassy Suites- Waikiki Beach Walk offers
local fruits and local island favorites
such as Portuguese sausage, ham and rice
along with the standard Embassy Suites
breakfast offerings. Guests can also have
a bite to eat at one of the wonderful
restaurants located on the brand new $535
million Waikiki Beach Walk surrounding
the hotel, including Roy's® Waikiki,
Yard House, Ruth's Chris® Steak House,
and Holokai Grill.
When they depart, guests are given a fitting
aloha during the daily departure ceremony
at checkout time on the Grand Lanai. The
hotel staff sings a farewell song, and
gives each guest shell lei to bid them
a warm good-bye before they leave for
the airport.
Additional amenities offered at Embassy
Suites- Waikiki Beach Walk include complimentary
local and domestic long distance phone
calls, 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour
business center.
Room rates for the Embassy Suites - Waikiki
Beach WalkT start at $399 for a one-bedroom
suite, and $549 for a two-bedroom suite.
A special introductory rate starting at
$249 for a one-bedroom suite and $399
for a two-bedroom suite is being offered
on a space available basis for a limited
time only. All children under the age
of 18 stay for free. Reservations are
now being accepted at www.embassysuites.com
or call 1-800-EMBASSY.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels is a member of the
Hilton Family of Hotels and opened its
first hotel in 1984. It was the first
all-suite upscale hotel brand to enter
the industry and today has nearly 190
hotels. To make reservations or learn
the locations of Embassy Suites Hotels
in urban, suburban, airport and resort
areas, travelers can visit the Embassy
Suites Hotels Web site at www.embassysuites.com,
call 1-800-EMBASSY or contact their professional
travel agent.
Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is
the leading global hospitality company,
with nearly 2,800 hotels and 475,000 rooms
in more than 80 countries, including 150,000
team members worldwide. The company owns,
manages or franchises a hotel portfolio
of some of the best known and highly regarded
brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®,
Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®,
Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®,
Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand VacationsT,
Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic
and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection.
About Waikiki Beach WalkT
Waikiki Beach WalkT is the largest development
project ever to be undertaken in Waikiki.
The eight-acre area, bordered by Kalakaua
Avenue, Lewers Street, Kalia Road, Beach
Walk and Saratoga Road, has been completely
rebuilt and has emerged as a vibrant showcase
and gathering place in the new Waikiki.
With a total cost of $460 million, it
features an outdoor entertainment plaza,
40 new retailers, six great restaurants,
and four hotels. Incorporating a design
theme that celebrates Hawaii's voyaging
and ocean heritage and takes advantage
of the island's cooling trade winds and
year-round excellent weather, Waikiki
Beach WalkT is the consummate expression
of Hawaii today -- a place where people
come to be enlivened with warm hospitality,
a rich confluence of cultures, and nature's
precious gifts from land and sea.
For more information, visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com
*Subject to state and local laws. Must
be of legal drinking age.