Situated at the gateway to Honolulu's famous Waikiki Beach, the sprawling Hilton Hawaiian Waikiki Village Beach Resort showcases many of the island's tropical attractions on 22 lush oceanfront acres. From the 2,860 guest rooms and suites, guest survey the tropical gardens with waterfalls, six swimming pools, exotic wildlife, 20 restaurants and lounges, and one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
With 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, Hilton Hawaiian Village features three conference centers within a short walk of Hawaii's Convention Center and up to 1,700 guest rooms for block booking. Group participants may opt to stroll the 90 shops and boutiques of the Hawaiian Village, indulge in a treatment at Mandara Spa, dine at a luau, and enjoy the nightly torch lighting and Rockin' Hawaiian Rainbow Review and fireworks show.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.1
Arrival Experience:
3.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Accommodations:
4.2
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.8
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
3.8
Guest Service Experience:
4.0
Recommendation to Planners:
4.5
Marcos was very helpful
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Rodney A. Rodney Aquino SMERF Planner
Best location in Waikiki if you love the beach. I stayed here on vacation. There are several buildings on the property and I had no idea where I would be staying until arrival. Ended up in the Rainbow Tower. Rooms are older, but it's the closest to the beach. Great firework shows at night.
Overall Rating: 3.3/5
Ilse D. U.S. Equestrian Federation Corporate Planner
The Hawaiian Village Beach Resort is centrally located and has great ocean views. I enjoy the poolside service and the convenience of shops nearby.
Overall Rating: 4.1/5
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4.1
3 reviews
Arrival Experience:
3.7
Accommodations:
4.2
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.0
Conference Services Staff:
3.8
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.8
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.5
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Coral Ballroom
2,308
68.9 x 32.9
5
24,408
226.00' x 108.00'
17
1,920
3,520
2,610
3,775
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral I
242
15.8 x 15.2
5
2,600
52.00' x 50.00'
17
214
375
240
416
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral I and II
N/A
15.8 x 32.9
5
5,616
52.00' x 108.00'
17
420
700
420
615
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral I, II, and III
N/A
40.2 x 32.9
5
14,256
132.00' x 108.00'
17
910
1,500
1,100
1,500
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral II
242
15.8 x 15.2
5
2,600
52.00' x 50.00'
17
214
375
240
416
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral III
742
22.6 x 32.9
5
7,992
74.00' x 108.00'
17
580
1,142
750
1,135
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral III, IV, and V
N/A
52.4 x 32.9
5
18,576
172.00' x 108.00'
17
1,300
2,500
1,700
1,500
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral IV
462
28 x 16.5
5
4,968
92.00' x 54.00'
17
397
680
480
748
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral IV and V
N/A
28 x 32.9
5
9,936
92.00' x 108.00'
17
750
1,300
900
1,500
0
0
0
0
Coral Ballroom-Coral V
462
28 x 16.5
5
4,968
92.00' x 54.00'
17
397
680
480
760
0
0
0
0
Coral Lounge
821
80.8 x 15.2
4
13,250
265.00' x 50.00'
14
0
0
0
1,016
0
0
0
49
Hibiscus Suite
115
7.1 x 16.1
4
1,228
23.33' x 52.67'
12
88
126
100
126
50
0
0
0
Hibiscus Suite-Hibiscus I
57
7.1 x 8.2
4
629
23.33' x 27.00'
12
33
54
40
54
20
0
0
0
Hibiscus Suite-Hibiscus II
57
7.1 x 8.2
4
629
23.33' x 27.00'
12
33
54
40
54
20
0
0
0
Honolulu I
117
12.9 x 9.3
4
1,298
42.33' x 30.67'
14
72
120
100
145
28
0
0
6
Honolulu I and II
N/A
12.9 x 18.6
4
2,582
42.33' x 61.00'
14
144
240
200
290
0
0
0
0
Honolulu II
117
12.9 x 9.1
4
1,269
42.33' x 30.00'
14
72
120
100
145
28
0
0
6
Honolulu II and III
N/A
12.9 x 18.4
4
2,560
42.33' x 60.50'
14
144
240
200
290
0
0
0
0
Honolulu III
121
12.9 x 9.2
4
1,277
42.33' x 30.17'
14
72
120
100
150
28
0
0
6
Honolulu Prefunction
244
43.6 x 6.4
5
3,003
143.00' x 21.00'
18
0
0
180
300
0
0
0
0
Honolulu Suite
355
12.9 x 27.9
4
3,873
42.33' x 91.50'
14
210
380
320
439
0
0
0
22
Ilima Boardroom
44
11 x 4.2
3
492
36.00' x 13.67'
10
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
0
Iolani Suite I
35
5.4 x 6.2
4
358
17.58' x 20.42'
12
21
25
20
18
18
0
20
0
Iolani Suite I and II
N/A
11.9 x 6.2
4
799
39.17' x 20.42'
12
45
55
50
50
30
0
0
0
Iolani Suite I, II, and III
N/A
18.6 x 6.2
4
1,243
60.92' x 20.42'
12
65
85
80
80
45
0
0
0
Iolani Suite I, II, III, and IV
N/A
24 x 6.2
4
1,609
78.83' x 20.42'
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Iolani Suite II
42
6.5 x 6.2
4
433
21.25' x 20.42'
12
28
30
30
20
20
0
24
0
Iolani Suite II and III
N/A
13.1 x 6.2
4
878
43.00' x 20.42'
12
55
60
50
50
30
0
0
0
Iolani Suite III
42
6.5 x 6.2
4
437
21.42' x 20.42'
12
28
30
30
20
20
0
24
0
Iolani Suite III and IV
N/A
12 x 6.2
4
803
39.33' x 20.42'
12
45
55
50
50
30
0
0
0
Iolani Suite IV
35
5.4 x 6.2
4
358
17.58' x 20.42'
12
21
25
20
18
18
0
20
0
Iolani Suite V
55
8.2 x 6.5
3
566
26.75' x 21.17'
9
36
39
39
26
26
0
30
0
Iolani Suite V and VI
N/A
17.1 x 6.5
3
1,187
56.08' x 21.17'
9
75
70
70
70
0
0
0
0
Iolani Suite V, VI, and VII
N/A
25.9 x 6.5
3
1,797
84.92' x 21.17'
9
100
100
100
100
0
0
0
0
Iolani Suite VI
56
8.8 x 6.5
3
613
29.00' x 21.17'
9
40
40
40
28
28
0
34
0
Iolani Suite VI and VII
N/A
17.6 x 6.5
3
1,224
57.83' x 21.17'
9
75
70
70
70
0
0
0
0
Iolani Suite VII
52
8.7 x 6.5
3
603
28.50' x 21.17'
9
37
37
37
28
28
0
34
0
Kahili Suite
115
7.1 x 16.1
4
1,228
23.33' x 52.67'
12
88
126
100
126
50
0
0
0
Kahili Suite-Kahili I
57
7.1 x 8
4
614
23.33' x 26.33'
12
33
54
40
54
20
0
0
0
Kahili Suite-Kahili II
57
7.1 x 8
4
614
23.33' x 26.33'
12
33
54
40
54
20
0
0
0
Lagoon Green
N/A
31.7 x 57.3
0
19,552
104' x 188'
0
0
0
1,200
2,000
0
0
0
0
Lehua Suite
106
7 x 15.1
4
1,136
23.00' x 49.42'
12
80
108
80
108
40
0
0
0
Nautilus Ballroom I and II
N/A
9.1 x 15.2
3
1,500
30.00' x 50.00'
11
100
184
150
184
0
0
0
0
Nautilus I
N/A
9.1 x 7.6
3
750
30.00' x 25.00'
11
40
96
60
80
0
0
0
0
Nautilus II
N/A
9.1 x 7.6
3
750
30.00' x 25.00'
11
40
96
60
80
0
0
0
0
Palace Lounge
650
16.6 x 48.8
5
8,729
54.50' x 160.17'
18
0
0
550
805
0
0
0
22
Rainbow I
65
8.8 x 7.2
3
681
28.92' x 23.58'
9
36
70
50
80
22
0
0
0
Rainbow I and II
N/A
17.8 x 7.2
3
1,377
58.42' x 23.58'
9
72
140
100
160
44
0
0
0
Rainbow I and Patio
N/A
20.8 x 7.2
3
1,607
68.17' x 23.58'
9
36
70
90
0
22
0
0
0
Rainbow I, II, and Patio
N/A
29.8 x 7.2
3
2,303
97.67' x 23.58'
9
72
140
140
0
44
0
0
0
Rainbow II
65
8.9 x 7.2
3
687
29.17' x 23.58'
9
36
70
50
80
22
0
0
0
Rainbow II and III
N/A
21.4 x 7.2
3
1,656
70.25' x 23.58'
9
87
160
130
193
56
0
0
0
Rainbow III
91
12.4 x 7.2
3
960
40.75' x 23.58'
9
51
90
80
113
34
0
0
0
Rainbow Patio
92
11.8 x 9.7
3
913
38.75' x 31.83'
9
0
0
40
113
0
0
0
0
Rainbow Suite
221
30.3 x 7.2
3
2,346
99.50' x 23.58'
9
153
230
180
273
0
0
0
0
Roof Top Garden
N/A
41.8 x 61.9
0
27,811
137' x 203'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite
254
34.7 x 7.3
3
2,736
114' x 24'
10
144
341
200
314
0
0
0
11
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl I
42
5.8 x 7.3
3
456
19' x 24'
10
24
40
40
52
22
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl I and II
N/A
11.9 x 7.3
3
934
38.92' x 24.00'
10
48
80
80
110
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl I, II and III
N/A
17.8 x 7.3
3
1,404
58.50' x 24.00'
10
72
120
120
165
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl I, II, III and IV
N/A
23.8 x 7.3
3
1,870
77.92' x 24.00'
10
96
160
160
220
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl I. II, III, IV and V
N/A
29.9 x 7.3
3
2,356
98.17' x 24.00'
10
120
200
200
275
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl II
42
5.8 x 7.3
3
456
19' x 24'
10
24
40
40
52
22
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl II and III
N/A
11.9 x 7.3
3
936
39' x 24'
10
48
80
80
110
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl II, III and IV
N/A
17.8 x 7.3
3
1,402
58.42' x 24.00'
10
72
120
130
165
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl II, III, IV and V
N/A
23.9 x 7.3
3
1,878
78.25' x 24.00'
10
96
160
160
220
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl II, III, IV, V and VI
N/A
29.9 x 7.3
3
2,358
98.25' x 24.00'
10
120
200
200
275
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl III
42
5.8 x 7.3
3
456
19' x 24'
10
24
40
40
52
22
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl III and IV
N/A
11.8 x 7.3
3
930
38.75' x 24.00'
10
48
80
80
110
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl III, IV and V
N/A
17.9 x 7.3
3
1,405
58.58' x 24.00'
10
72
120
120
165
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl III, IV, V and VI
N/A
23.9 x 7.3
3
1,879
78.33' x 24.00'
10
96
160
160
220
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl IV
42
5.8 x 7.3
3
456
19' x 24'
10
24
40
40
52
22
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl IV and V
N/A
11.9 x 7.3
3
936
39' x 24'
10
48
80
80
110
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl IV, V and VI
N/A
17.9 x 7.3
3
1,410
58.75' x 24.00'
10
72
120
120
165
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl V
42
5.8 x 7.3
3
456
19' x 24'
10
24
40
40
52
22
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl V and VI
N/A
12 x 7.3
3
943
39.33' x 24.00'
10
48
80
80
220
0
0
0
0
Sea Pearl Suite-Sea Pearl VI
42
5.8 x 7.3
3
456
19' x 24'
10
24
40
40
52
22
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom
543
41.5 x 13.1
4
5,848
136.00' x 43.00'
15
384
702
480
672
0
0
0
24
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific I
136
10.4 x 13.1
4
1,462
34.00' x 43.00'
15
96
168
120
168
40
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific I and II
N/A
20.2 x 13.1
4
2,852
66.33' x 43.00'
15
192
342
240
0
0
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific I, II and III
N/A
29.7 x 13.1
4
4,185
97.33' x 43.00'
15
288
513
360
0
0
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific II
136
10.4 x 13.1
5
1,462
34.00' x 43.00'
15
96
168
120
168
40
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific II and III
N/A
20.5 x 13.1
4
2,895
67.33' x 43.00'
15
192
342
240
0
0
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific II, III and I
N/A
31 x 13.1
4
4,375
101.75' x 43.00'
15
300
450
360
0
0
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific III
136
10.4 x 13.1
4
1,462
34.00' x 43.00'
15
96
168
120
168
40
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific III and IV
N/A
20.7 x 13.1
4
2,920
67.92' x 43.00'
15
288
513
240
0
0
0
0
0
South Pacific Ballroom-South Pacific IV
136
10.4 x 13.1
4
1,462
34.00' x 43.00'
15
96
168
120
168
40
0
0
0
South Pacific Boardroom
30
5.2 x 5.8
4
323
17.00' x 19.00'
12
0
0
10
0
10
0
0
0
South Pacific Lounge
227
40.7 x 4.6
4
N/A
133.42' x 15.00'
12
0
0
0
281
0
0
0
0
Tapa Ballroom
1,536
32.3 x 47.6
7
16,531
105.92' x 156.08'
21
1,050
1,900
1,400
1,900
0
0
0
99
Tapa Ballroom-Tapa I
492
32.3 x 15.2
7
5,287
105.92' x 49.92'
21
342
610
450
609
46
0
0
27
Property News
Hilton Hawaiian Village Completes $7 Million Renovation of Tapa Ballroom
Posted June 1, 2015
HONOLULU – June 1, 2015 – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is pleased to announce the completion of a $7 million renovation of its Tapa Conference Center, which includes the Tapa Ballroom, Palace Lounge, Honolulu Suites, and Iolani Suites. The new 16,536-square-foot ballroom, which was completed on April 10, features a redesign inspired by patterns of Hawaiian tapa or kapa cloth expressed through color, images, textures, patterns and artwork by local artists.
“As Hawaii’s premier meetings resort with the most space devoted to group use and the largest room inventory at a single resort in Hawaii, it’s important to keep our indoor venues consistent with the natural beauty provided by our 22-acre destination resort,” said Tracy Walker, general manager, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. “Our goal was for groups to still feel a strong Hawaii sense of place that is inspiring for a productive meeting or celebration.”
The interior design was handled by Honolulu-based Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc., and reflects a balance between Hawaiian cultural art forms and a modernized environment. The design team conducted extensive research at Bishop Museum, the largest museum in the state and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, and worked with local experts on traditional tapa to accurately represent the traditional patterns and colors.
A large tapa-inspired three-dimensional relief sculpture, commissioned by talented local artists Georg James and John Dinsmore, is the new focal point of the space. Supporting artwork includes a collection of tapa cloth in koa frames featured throughout the ballroom.
Tapa patterns are also the inspiration for new carpeting, incorporating natural tones reminiscent of the dye colors used by Native Hawaiians, including warm browns, greys, and accents of burnt sienna. New lighting, including dramatic ballroom chandeliers, incorporates a more natural approach. Organic grillwork patterns surround light fixtures and natural, earthy colors carry throughout the elevator lobby and Palace Lounge. Accents including natural-edge wood tables, coconut vases, organic woven textures, natural metals and wood finishes evoke the surroundings of ancient Hawaii. Bench seating throughout has recreated tapa carvings reminiscent of the tapa beating sticks used for printing on the bark cloth.
For more information or to book an event, please contact the events department at 808 949 4321.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is Waikiki’s only true destination resort, offering the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic hospitality on Waikiki’s widest stretch of beach. The resort features more than 90 shops and services, 20 restaurants, lounges and bars; and every Friday evening, it sets the stage for a celebration of Hawaiian culture and entertainment ending in a spectacular fireworks show.
Bali Steak & Seafood Awarded AAA Four Diamond Award
Posted April 29, 2015
The restaurant has the longest running AAA Four Diamond status in Hawai‘i - 26 years
HONOLULU – April 29, 2015 – Sustaining a legacy as one of Hawai‘i’s leading restaurants,
Bali Steak & Seafood at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has been awarded
the AAA Four Diamond Award for the 26th consecutive year. Each year, AAA reviews
approximately 30,000 restaurants nationwide and only 2.3 percent receive the award. Bali
currently has the longest running AAA Four Diamond status in Hawai‘i and is among the top
10 longest-running winners in the nation.
The restaurant recently underwent a multimillion dollar renovation led by Group 70
International architects, with interior design by San Francisco-based Puccini Group. In
addition to renovation, Chef de Cuisine JJ Reinhart launched a new menu concept he calls,
“Island Harvest Cuisine.” Island Harvest Cuisine highlights the restaurant’s partnerships with
local ranchers, farmers, fisherman and artisans. In addition to a focus on locally-sourced
produce, Bali offers unique seasonings with its specialty salts from Kona such as their citrus
salt for fish and kiawe-smoked salt for steak.
Some of the restaurant’s signature dishes include: double cut lamb chops, Delmonico, salt
roasted Kampachi fillet and a red curry seafood medley.
Founded in 1982, the restaurant’s 33 years of superior service is complemented by the
dedication of many of its employees. To name of few, sommelier Steve Fuller has been with
the company for 26 years and manager Alicia Antonio made 20 years with the restaurant this
year.
“It is an honor to once again be a recipient of this award,” said Tracy Walker, general
manager, Hilton Hawaiian Village. “The award is a reflection of our continued efforts and
commitment to providing our guests with an exceptionally unique dining experience that
highlights all that Hawai‘i has to offer,” she added.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 1 (800) 445-8668 or visit
www.hawaiianvillage.hilton.com.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is Waikiki’s only true destination resort, offering
the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic hospitality on Waikiki’s
widest stretch of beach. The resort features more than 90 shops and services, 20
restaurants, lounges and bars; and every Friday evening, it sets the stage for a celebration
of Hawaiian culture and entertainment ending in a spectacular fireworks show.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Completes $21 Million Transformation of its Diamond Head Tower
Posted April 13, 2015
Project Marks More Than $100 million In Improvements
HONOLULU – April 13, 2015 – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a six month, $21 million renovation of its 17-story Diamond Head Tower. The top-to-bottom transformation includes the refurbishment of all 380 guest rooms and suites, corridors and a refreshed lobby. Hilton’s Diamond Head Tower offers both sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and resort views overlooking the village’s 22 acres of lush, tropical gardens. The location provides direct access to more than 90 shops and services and 20 restaurants, lounges and bars on Hilton’s campus, as well as Duke Kahanamoku Beach, named America’s Best Beach in 2014 by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University.
“The new Diamond Head tower is one of the best values on Oahu as far as accommodations go,” said Jerry Gibson, area vice president, Hilton Hawaii. “It’s a new product with all the amenities of Waikiki’s only true destination resort—Hilton Hawaiian Village—in one of the most desired, ocean front locations in Hawaii.”
Hilton Hawaiian Village selected Hawaii-based Nan, Inc. as the general contractor for the project. Rider Levett Bucknall managed construction, Philpotts & Associates, headquartered on Oahu, handled the interior design, and Pacific Asia Design Group was the architect. All 380 rooms, including eight suites and 48 junior suites, incorporate natural and indigenous-inspired textiles to convey a distinctive Hawaii sense of place in a subtle, contemporary way. Hues of cream, sand, pale gray and mocha are accented by island themed textures and fixtures, including lauhala style woven chairs, brass drawer knobs emulating porous coral and carpet inspired by Native Hawaiian kahili—feather standards used for Hawaiian royalty. Masculine features, including a sleek, modern granite desk and wooden bed frames and end tables, provide sophisticated touches for an upscale beach house feel. Amenities include a lanai or Juliet balcony, a bar area with fridge and coffee maker, a desk, flat-screen TV with premium cable channels and PlayStation® 3, and an in-room safe.
The corridors include new carpeting, recessed, energy-efficient LED lighting and Hawaii inspired artwork. Lobby improvements include new furnishings and rugs selected in natural tones and textures to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Artwork of Diamond Head and the Waikiki lifestyle are featured throughout the open air space providing a distinct Hawaii sense of place.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is Waikiki’s only true destination resort, offering the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic hospitality on Waikiki’s widest stretch of beach. The resort features more than 90 shops and services, 20 restaurants, lounges and bars; and every Friday evening, it sets the stage for a celebration of Hawaiian culture and entertainment ending in a spectacular fireworks show.
For more information or to book accommodations call +1 800 445 8667 or visit www.hawaiianvillage.hilton.com.
HAWAII ENERGY AWARDS LARGEST INCENTIVE FOR A HOTEL
Posted December 10, 2014
New Energy-Efficient Lights and Motors Expected to Amass Energy Savings of $711k
HONOLULU, Dec. 10, 2014 – Hawaii Energy’s largest incentive for a hotel to date was recently awarded to Hawaii’s largest hotel – the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort (Hilton).
Hawaii Energy, the ratepayer-funded energy conservation and efficiency program for Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui counties, presented a $471,192 incentive check to the Hilton after the completion of phase I of a multi-phase, multi-million dollar energy efficiency upgrade project. Phase I included a major lighting retrofit in 1,839 guest rooms and the installation of energy-saving fan coil motors in all 2,860 guest rooms.
The incentive will help Hilton offset its phase I project costs of more than $1.91 million. Hawaii Energy’s incentive covered 24 percent of these costs.These energy efficiency upgrades are estimated to save 2.8 million kilowatt hours (kWh) annually – equivalent to $710,360 in energy costs based on $0.2837/kWh. The simple payback period is just two years.
“We applaud the Hilton Hawaiian Village for embracing energy efficiency and leveraging the program’s incentives to maximize their investment,” said Ray Starling, Program Director, Hawaii Energy. “The visitor industry has been tremendous when it comes to saving energy and reducing its carbon footprint, which in the long run contributes to breaking Hawaii’s dependence on imported oil.”
The lighting retrofit involved replacing old lights such as halogens, incandescent bulbs and T12 fluorescent lights with 14,843 light emitting diode lamps (LEDs), as well as retrofitting 3,088 lower wattage T8 fluorescent lights with high performance ballasts. The new lights were installed by Energy Industries in the Hilton’s Aliʻi Tower, Diamond Head Tower, Kālia Tower and Rainbow Tower as well as the Coral Ballrooms.
“We’re privileged to live, work and welcome visitors to our beautiful island home and with that privilege, we see a responsibility to do our part to help preserve Hawaii’s beautiful environment through sustainable practices including the installation of energy-efficient equipment,” said Tracy Walker, general manager, Hilton Hawaiian Village.
In addition to lighting, the Hilton participated in Hawaii Energy’s limited-time increased incentive for ECMs, which totaled $298,730 – the largest amount the program has ever provided for this technology to a business ratepayer. The Hilton committed to the ECM project during Hawaii Energy’s promotion (November 2013 – January 2014) of an increased incentive from $55 per motor to $100.
ECMs use up to 50 percent less electricity compared to older inefficient motors by reducing the speed during periods of reduced cooling demand. The ECMs, installed by EMCC Hawaii, are fan motors that are used to circulate conditioned air throughout the guest rooms.
In phase II of this project, to be completed in 2015, the Hilton plans to install more LEDs and T8 fluorescent lights in its remaining towers and ballrooms. The hotel also plans to install kitchen demand ventilation control systems in all restaurants including its signature Bali Steak & Seafood and Tropics Bar & Grill. Similar to ECMs, these systems can also reduce energy usage by as much as 50 percent compared to traditional ventilation systems by utilizing temperature and/or smoke sensing to adjust ventilation rates as needed.
For more information about Hawaii Energy’s business incentives, please call 839-8880 or toll-free on the Neighbor Islands at (877) 231-8222. Visit www.HawaiiEnergy.com.
About Hawaii Energy
Hawaii Energy is a ratepayer-funded energy conservation and efficiency program administered by Leidos Engineering, LLC, under contract with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, serving the islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu. Hawaii Energy offers cash rebates and other incentives to residents and businesses to help offset the cost of installing energy-efficient equipment. In addition to rebates, the program conducts education and training for residents, businesses and trade allies to encourage the adoption of energy conservation behaviors and efficiency measures. The program plays an important role in helping to achieve Hawaii’s goal of reducing total electric energy usage by 30 percent or 4.3 billion kWh by 2030. For more information, visit www.HawaiiEnergy.com.
About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Access the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey at www.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. View a list of official social channels at www.hilton.com/social. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market leading brands.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Unveils
Posted November 17, 2014
HONOLULU – Nov. 17, 2014 – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort debuted recent upgrades to its Waikiki Starlight Luau including new, dynamic show numbers, a mural designed by renowned Hawaii artist Kahi Ching and facility enhancements including a new show area and tiki thatched huts for activities and musicians.
“The Waikiki Starlight Luau continues to be one of the top experiences that we offer at our resort for guests, locals and other visitors to Oahu,” said Tracy Walker, general manager, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. “We continue to look for ways to better our resort, activities and offerings for an enhanced experience for our guests and local residents.”
“A Voyage Acorss The South Seas”
Hilton’s Waikiki Starlight Luau takes guests on an exhilarating voyage across the South Seas in celebration of Polynesian music and dance. From the mesmerizing Otea of Tahiti to the graceful Hawaiian hula to the rhythmic Maori dances of New Zealand, the show embraces the audience from its start to its exciting climax, an unprecedented four-man Samoan fire-knife dance.
The show opens with a new Te Ava Mo‘a Kahiko performance depicting the famous ocean pass navigated by Tahiti Nui before settling in Hawaii. The ancient hula is accompanied by the vibrant drum dances of Tahiti. Next, Otea/Hina—the exquisite woman of the moon—is honored through authentic Tahitian dance followed by Tonga where one of the oldest surviving dances in all Polynesia, Me‘etupaki, is celebrated. Other new numbers include Si Fe‘e celebrating Samoa, Aloha O‘ahu Implement Hula and Maori, which includes dance forms such as twirling the poi and the haka.
Napo‘o ‘Ana o ka Lā (Sunset)
Mural artist Kahi Ching’s sunset illustration provides vivid supplemental imagery enhancing the overall luau experience. Venturing into different mediums of art including painting, ceramics, and wood sculpting, Ching’s philosophy that one does not need to conform to the notion of conventional art, promoting the idea that art comes from within and is an expression of oneself. Through the work of Ching’s mural, audience members are able to see another interpretation of the journey made by Hawaii’s ancestors. The learn more about the artist and his work visit http://kahiching.com/about.
Upgraded Facilities
New tiki thatched huts and a renovated show area provide the perfect setting for live Hawaiian music and pre-show activities such as the pineapple toss, conch shell blowing challenge and group hula lessons.
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Waikiki Starlight Luau is available from Sunday to Thursday at 5:30 p.m. (weather-permitting) on the rooftop of the Mid-Pacific Conference Center (schedule subject to change). To book tickets for the Waikiki Starlight Luau, visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/waikiki-starlight-luau or call 808-941-LUAU (808-941-5828).
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is Waikiki’s only true destination resort, offering the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic hospitality on Waikiki’s widest stretch of beach. The resort features more than 90 shops and services, 20 restaurants, lounges and bars; and every Friday evening, it sets the stage for a celebration of Hawaiian culture and entertainment ending in a spectacular fireworks show.
Once the World's Tallest Mosaic, the Iconic Millard Sheets Replica Ensures the Sustainability of One of Oahu’s Most Famous Landmarks
HONOLULU – (2014) – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort celebrated the completion of its newly restored, iconic Rainbow Mural this summer with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and dedication ceremony. Hilton invested $4.25 million to ensure the two-sided mural, once named the world’s tallest mosaic when it was first revealed in 1968, would be an exact replica of the original designed by renowned artist Millard Sheets.
“The Rainbow Mural on Oahu is the iconic equivalent to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or the Statue of Liberty in New York,” said Jerry Gibson, area vice president of Hilton Hawaii. “It is synonymous with Waikiki and is actually a celebrity in its own right. It has been the backdrop in many movies, TV shows and thousands of vacation photos taken on Waikiki Beach.”
The original mosaic, designed by Sheets, consisted of more than 16,000 hand-painted ceramic tiles on two sides of the 31-story Rainbow Tower with the focal point being 2.5 miles away, which on the ocean side, provides a warm welcome for visitors flying to Oahu. For the reproduction of the 286 feet high by 26 feet wide mosaics, Hilton contracted specialist United Kingdom-based Johnson Tiles – a company with a long history in both restoration projects and ceramic art tile production.
The restoration project started in September 2013 with the removal of the existing tiles from both sides of the tower. The process of creating and installing the tiles included a detailed tile-by-tile review and extensive photographic comparisons by Johnson Tiles experts, allowing them to perfectly color-match and intricately replicate each of the mural’s tiles. The new mural features more than 31,000 tiles.
Darren Clanford, creative director at Johnson Tiles said: “The Rainbow Mural has such great significance, not just to the Hilton Hawaiian Village but to the people of Hawaii. We invested considerable resources to ensure the digital tiles we produced convey the passion and character of Millard Sheets’ original work.”
Sheets’ son Tony, who was involved with the restoration project said: “This was one of my dad’s major pieces and I appreciate Hilton’s dedication to preserving this important part of my dad’s legacy in Hawaii.”
The new mural also incorporates new artwork by Tony Sheets at the base of the mountainside mural.
“The Rainbow Mural is a huge part of the heart and soul of Hilton Hawaiian Village,” said Gibson. “Once we decided to proceed with the restoration, it was critical to do it right.”
Following the opening of the Rainbow Tower in 1968, a gala unveiling of the Rainbow Mural was held celebrating the completion of the world’s largest mural. Hundreds of dignitaries attended including the Governor of Hawaii, John A Burns and U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. Barron Hilton, then president of Hilton Hotels Corporation and son of its founder, Conrad, represented the hotel company at the event.
About Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is Waikiki’s only true destination resort, offering the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic hospitality on Waikiki’s widest stretch of beach. The resort features more than 90 shops and services, 20 restaurants, lounges and bars; and every Friday evening, it sets the stage for a celebration of Hawaiian culture and entertainment ending in a spectacular fireworks show.
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