What to expect: The large, meandering, two-level lobby is usually full of vacationing guests in bathing suits or T-shirts. Two restaurants and a bar are popular hangouts for drinks and casual meals most of the day and evening.
Insider tip: The Outrigger Reef on the Beach is a five-minute walk from the U.S. Army Museum at Ft. DeRussy. Housed in a WWII shore gun emplacement, exhibits feature historical Army uniforms and weapons. A 20-minute walk from the hotel, Ala Moana Shopping Center offers a mix of designer boutiques such as Armani, national chains such as Old Navy, fun gift shops, and international take-out food. The shopping center is also a hub for O’ahu buses.
