Awards & Accolades

2023 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Gold List – The World’s Best Beach Hotels

U.S News & World Report  
Best Hotel Rankings –

Waikiki – #1
Honolulu – #1
Hawaii – #5
USA – #36

Best Resort Rankings –
Honolulu – #1
Hawaii – #5
USA – #16

2022 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Choice Awards, Hotel in Hawaii #8

Travel + Leisure –
#9 Resort in Hawaii
Worlds’ Best Hotels 500

LUXlife Magazine –
Most Elegant Oceanfront Hotel – Honolulu

U.S News & World Report  
Best Hotel Rankings –

Waikiki – #1
Honolulu – #1
Hawaii – #7
USA – #55

Best Resort Rankings –
Honolulu – #1
Hawaii – #7
USA – #32

Waikiki Improvement Association –
Hoowehiwehi Hana Iki Award (Renovation Excellence)

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5 Star Award

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Orchids

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award: Best Hotel Brunch, GOLD

Lewers Lounge

The Liquor Awards –
Hotel Bar – Honorable Mention

2021 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Choice Awards, Hotel in Hawaii #3

Travel + Leisure –
#1 Resort in Hawaii
Worlds’ Best Hotels 500

Forbes Travel Guide
4-Star Hotels Award

U.S News & World Report  Best Hotel Rankings –
Oahu – #1
Hawaii – #5
USA – #49

Best Resort Rankings –
Oahu – #1
Hawaii – #5
USA – #21

Hawaii Magazine –
Best Boutique Hotel –  #1
Best Luxury Resort – #3
Best Hotel for Romance – #4

House Without A Key

Hawaii Magazine –
Best Bar or Lounge on Oahu – #3
Best Hotel or Resort Restaurant – #2

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5 Star Award

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Orchids

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

KITV 4 – Best of Hawaii
Best Sunday Brunch

Hawaii Magazine –
Best Restaurant on Oahu – #3

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Best Hotel or Resort Spa – #1

2020 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Choice Awards, Hotel in Hawaii #3

Travel + Leisure –
Top Resort Hotels in Hawaii – #5

Forbes Travel Guide
Four-Star Hotels Award

Hawaii Magazine
Oahu Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Hotel or Resort for Romantic Getaway, #6
Best Luxury Resort 500+, #7
Best Boutique Hotel (less than 500 rooms), #1
Best Hotel or Resort Pool, #8
Best Hotel or Resort with Aloha Spirit, #7
Best Hotel or Resort Staff, #8
Best Hotel or Resort Guest Services Program, #9

US News and World Report –
Best Hotels #1 – Honolulu
Best Hotels #5 – Hawaii
Best Hotels #32 – US 

Orchids

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Oahu Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Romantic Restaurant, #1 

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award
Best Brunch – Gold
Best Buffet – Bronze

KITV 4 –
Best of Hawaii – Winner Best Sunday Brunch

House Without A Key

Hawaii Magazine –
Oahu Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Hotel or Resort Restaurant, #3

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide-
4-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Oahu Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Hotel or Resort Spa, #10 

Waikiki Improvement Association –
Hoowehiwehi Pili Honua Award (Green, earth friendly projects)

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Oahu Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Romantic Restaurant, #1

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award – Most Romantic – Silver
The Best Hawaii Restaurants for Celebrating a Special Occasion

OpenTable –
100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, #53

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

2019 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide
Four-Star Hotels Award
Best Hotels in Honolulu, #1
Best Oahu Luxury Hotels, #3

Architectural Digest –
The 20 Best-Designed Hotel Bars in the U.S.

Brides –
15 Best Hawaii Honeymoon Resorts

CBS News New York –
Most Romantic Hotels in America 

CNN –
The Best Romantic Destinations in America

Condé Nast Traveler
Readers’ Choice Awards, #1 Hotel In Hawaii

Luxury Travel Diary –
Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Waikiki

National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) –
Hawaii’s Venue of the Year 2019

TripSavvy –
8 Best Waikiki Beach Hotels of 2019, Best for Luxury

US News and World Report –
Best Hotels #1 – Honolulu
Best Hotels #6 – Hawaii
Best Hotels #45 – US

Yelp –
Top 100 Hotels for Every Budget, #9

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
Five-Star Award

Modern Luxury –
Hawaii’s Luxe List –  Most Exquisite Cocktail Experience 

TripSavvy –
The Best Restaurants on Oahu, Best Ambiance #13 

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide
Four-Star Award

Yelp –
100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America, #1

House Without A Key

OpenTable –
100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide
Four-Star Spa Award

2018 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Coastal Living –
Best Hotels and Resorts in Hawaii, #1

Conde Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Choice Award – #2 overall Hawaii Hotel
Readers’ Choice Award – #1 Oahu Hotel

Jetsetter –
Best Hotels in Honolulu, #3

Smarter Travel –
Best Hotels in Honolulu, #1

Travel + Leisure –
Best Resort Hotels in Hawaii, #3 on Oahu and #11 in Hawaii

Trip Savvy–
TripSavvy Editors’ Choice Awards 2018 – Best Beach Hotels & Resorts

USA Today 10Best–
Best Waterfront Hotel, #3

US News Travel –
50 Best Hotels in the USA 2018, #23

Vacation Idea –
23 Best Beachfront Hotels, #5

House Without A Key

Coastal Living –
Best of Honolulu: Mai Tai, #3
Most Romantic Things To Do in Hawaii, #9

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide
4-Star Award

Eater –
Top Dining Destinations in Waikiki, #1

OpenTable –
2018 Diners’ Choice Award Winners: Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in the Country

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide
5-Star Award

Wine & Spectator –
Best Award of Excellence

Money Inc –
The 10 Best Restaurants in All of Honolulu, #6

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Architectural Digest –
Best Self-Care Retreats in the World

2017 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

AFAR Magazine –
World’s Most Romantic Hotels and Resorts, #2

BCA 10 –
Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts in America

BRIDES –
Top 10 Resorts in Hawaii, #9

CNN Travel –
20 of America’s Most Beautiful Hotels, #1
25 of the World’s Best Honeymoon Hotels, #23

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of Oahu, Luxury Hotel, #5
Best of Oahu, Hotel or Resort Pool, #4

Oyster –
Best Honolulu Hotels on the Beach, #4
Best Honolulu Luxury Hotels, #2

The Travel Weekly –
Magellan Award, Overall Luxury Hotel/Resort

Travel + Leisure –
Best Resort Hotels in Hawaii, #1 on Oahu and #9 in Hawaii
World’s Best 2017 Hall of Fame Winners, #63

USA Today 10Best –
10 Best Waterfront Hotel, #10

U.S. News & World Report –
Best Hotels in the USA:
#1 on Oahu
#6 in Hawaii
#50 in the USA

House Without A Key

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of Hawaii: Mai Tai, #4

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Happy Hour

L’Aperitif

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Bartender, Henry Kawaiaea at L’Aperitif
Best of the Best: Best Luxury Hotel Bar, L’Aperitif

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5-Star Award

Elite Traveler –
Best Restaurants in Oahu, #1

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of Oahu, Hotel or Resort Restaurant, #3

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Hotel Restaurant
Best of the Best: Best Restaurant for a Special Occasion

USA Today 10Best –
10 Best Hotel Restaurant, #10

Wine & Spectator –
Best Award of Excellence

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of Oahu, Hotel or Resort Restaurant, #4

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Hotel Restaurant

Open Table –
Top Brunches on Oahu, #1

SpaHalekulani

American Spa and Luxury Travel Advisor –
Best Spa – Global Spa – United States

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of Oahu: Best Hotel or Resort Spa, #4

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Top 10 Places for Posh Pampering

Waikiki Parc Hotel
U.S. News & World Report –
Best Hotels in the USA: #12 in Oahu

2016 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

American Way –
The Platinum List 2016: Best U.S. Resorts

Andrew Harper –
Best Beach Resorts: Readers’ Choice Awards, #8

BRIDES –
BRIDES Best Honeymoons

Condé Nast Traveler –
Gold List
The World’s Best Hotels
Best Hotels for a Drink and a View
Readers’ Choice: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #1

Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association –
Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards:
Laurence San Juan – Finalist 1st Place for Food & Beverage Employee of the Year

Magazine Design –
Entire Magazine, Halekulani Living – Silver

Pele Awards –
Editorial Spread or Feature, Halekulani Living – Silver

Travel + Leisure –
The Best Resort Hotels in Hawaii:
#1 on Oahu
#2 in Hawaii

Travel & Tourism –
Magazine Design, Halekulani Living – Silver

Travel Weekly –
Magellan Awards: Luxury Hotel / Resort – Gold

USAToday 10Best –
10 Best Beach Hotels for Luxurious Living
10 Best Hotels in Honolulu: The Island’s Most Luxurious Resorts
10 Best Hotels on Oahu to Experience a Romantic Escapade
U.S. News and World Report –
Best Hotels in the USA
#1 on Oahu
#2 in Hawaii
#17 in the USA

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Top 10 Places for Posh Pampering

Lewers Lounge

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Date Places

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5-Star Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award: Most Romantic, Bronze

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Restaurants for a Special Occasion
Best of the Best: Best Hotel Restaurants

OpenTable –
2016 Diners’ Choice Award Winners: Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award: Best Brunch, Silver

House Without A Key

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award: Best Live Music, Silver

Modern Luxury –
Best of the Best: Best Places to Hear Live Music
Best of the Best: Best Happy Hours

L’Aperitif

Modern Luxury –
6 Top Bartenders & Mixologists: Henry Kawaiaea
Best of the Best: Best Luxury Hotel Bars

Zagat –
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Hawaii

Waikiki Parc Hotel

Hawaii Business –
Best Places to Work 2016

USAToday 10Best –
10 Best Hotels on Oahu to Experience a Romantic Escapade

Pele Awards –
Magazine Design, Entire Magazine, Waikiki Parc Reserve: Bronze

Hawaii Restaurant Association’s –
2016 Front of House-Allied Excellence Award, Mira Nakamoto

Rakuten Travel Award –
Gold Award
Guest Satisfaction Award

2015 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Condé Nast Traveler –
Gold List: The World’s Best Hotels

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association –
Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards:
Frank Hernandez – Finalist for Manager of the Year

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Luxury Hotel or Resort: #1 on Oahu, #4 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort Staff: #2 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort Guest Services Programs: #3 on Oahu, #4 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort for a Romantic Getaway: #3 on Oahu, #5 in Hawaii

National Geographic –
Top 10 Summer Sunsets

Oahu Publications –
Elements of Advertising, Halekulani Living – Silver

Pele Awards –
Collateral Material, Holiday Card – Gold

Robb Report –
World’s Top 100 Hotels: United States & Canada

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Awards: #1 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
500 World’s Best Hotels #1 in Honolulu, #3 in Hawaii

TripAdvisor –
Hall of Fame Certificate of Excellence Award
Certificate of Excellence Award

U.S. News & World Report –
Best Hotels in Hawaii: #1 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii

Western Publishing Association –
Maggie Awards: Best Editorial Layout / Consumer: Halekulani Living, November Issue: #36

L’Aperitif

TripAdvisor –
Certificate of Excellence Award

Waikiki Parc

AVA Digital Awards –
Travel Category: #MyParcStory Featuring Zak Noyle, Platinum
Documentary Category: #MyParcStory Featuring Zak Noyle, Platinum

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Boutique Hotel: #3 on Oahu, #8 in Hawaii

Pele Awards –
Interactive Media – Webisodes: My Parc Story Featuring Zak Noyle, Gold

The Communicator Awards –
Waikiki Parc Website – Gold Award of Excellence

TripAdvisor –
Certificate of Excellence Award

Rakuten Travel Award –
Gold Award
Guest Satisfaction Award

Lewers Lounge

TripAdvisor –
Certificate of Excellence Award

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5-Star Award

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Hotel or Resort Restaurant: #1 on Oahu, #1 in Hawaii
Best Romantic Restaurant: #2 on Oahu, #5 in Hawaii
Best Restaurant ($61+ Per Person): #2 on Oahu, #6 in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award:
Best Service – Bronze
Best Tasting Menu – Finalist

OpenTable –
Diners’ Choice Award Winners: Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

TripAdvisor –
Hall of Fame Certificate of Excellence Award
Certificate of Excellence Award

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Zagat –
Oahu’s Best Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Hotel Dining
Honolulu’s Best Service Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Restaurant Décor

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4- Star Award

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Breakfast or Brunch Buffet: #1 on Oahu, #1 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort Restaurant: #2 on Oahu, #5 in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award:
Best Buffet – Gold
Best Brunch – Top Write-In Vote

Zagat –
Oahu’s Best Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Hotel Dining
Honolulu’s Best Service Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Restaurant Décor

House Without A Key

Hawai‘i Magazine
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Bar or Lounge: #1 on Oahu, #1 in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award: Best Place to Take Visitors, Gold

TripAdvisor –
Hall of Fame Certificate of Excellence Award
Certificate of Excellence Award

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Nobu Waikiki

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award:
Best Overall Japanese, Gold
Best Cocktail, Silver

2014 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Condé Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Choice Awards: #1 Hotel in Hawaii
Gold List: Hawaii Hotels & Resorts

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Luxury Hotel or Resort: #1 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort Staff: #2 on Oahu, #2 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort for a Romantic Getaway: #2 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort Guest Services Programs: #3 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort with the Best Aloha Spirit: #3 on Oahu, #4 in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine –
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Venue

Successful Meetings –
Pinnacle Awards: Top 5 Best Beach Hotels and Resorts

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Awards:
#1 on Oahu
#1 in Honolulu
Top 100 in the World
Top 500 Hotels in the World

TripAdvisor –
Certificate of Excellence Award

U.S. News & World Report –
Best Hotels in Hawaii: #1 on Oahu

Web Marketing Association –
WebAward for Outstanding Website

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Hotel or Resort Spa: #4 on Oahu, #8 in Hawaii

Waikiki Parc Hotel

Rakuten Travel Award –
Gold Award
Guest Satisfaction Award

Western Publishing Association
Maggie Awards: Best Overall Publication Design

Nobu Waikiki

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Award:
Best Cocktail, Gold
Best Overall Japanese, Gold

OpenTable –
Diners’ Choice Award Winners:
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Hot Spots
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Best Food

Zagat –
Best Décor in Honolulu

House Without A Key

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Bar or Lounge: #3 on Oahu, #5 in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Award: Best Place to Take Visitors, Bronze

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Breakfast or Brunch Buffet: #1 on Oahu, #1 in Hawaii
Best Hotel or Resort Restaurant: #2 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
Best Fine Dining Restaurant ($51+ per person): #4 on Oahu, #9 in Hawaii

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
Best of Readers’ Poll: #1 Best Sunday Brunch
‘Ilima Awards: Top Restaurants

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award: Best Brunch, Gold

OpenTable –
Diners’ Choice Award Winners:
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Best Ambiance
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Outdoor Dining
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Great for Brunch
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Most Booked on Oahu

Zagat –
Oahu’s Best Restaurants
Best Service in Honolulu
Best Food in Honolulu
Best Hotel Restaurants in Honolulu
Best Seafood in Honolulu

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
5-Star Award

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Hotel or Resort Restaurant: #1 on Oahu, #1 in Hawaii
Best Romantic Restaurant: #1 on Oahu, #3 in Hawaii
Best Fine Dining Restaurant: #2 on Oahu, #5 in Hawaii

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Star Circle

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Award:
Best Service, Bronze
Best Tasting Menu, Bronze

OpenTable –
Diners’ Choice Award Winners: Top 100 Best Restaurants in America
Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Best Overall
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Best Service
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Best Ambiance
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Special Occasion
Oahu / Hawaii Top 10 Notable Wine List

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Zagat –
Oahu’s Best Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Hotel Dining
Honolulu’s Best Food
Honolulu’s Best Service Restaurants
Honolulu’s Best Restaurant Décor

Lewers Lounge

Hawai‘i Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Bar or Lounge: #2 on Oahu, #2 in Hawaii

2013 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report –
Readers’ Choice: Top Beach Resorts

Condé Nast Traveler –
Gold List: Top 5 Hawaii Hotels

Fodor’s Travel –
100 Hotel Award: #1 Blissful Beach Retreats in Hawaii

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of the Best Readers Choice Awards: Best Luxury Hotels/Resorts

Honolulu Magazine –
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Vendor or Venue

Leading Hotels of The World –
Commitment to Quality Award

Luxury Travel Advisor –
Award of Excellence: Top Luxury Hotel Renovation

Travel + Leisure –
Top 500 Hotels in the world: #1 Hotel on Oahu
World’s Best Awards: Top Resorts in Hawaii

US News & World Report –
Travel, Best Hotels: #1 on Oahu

Waikiki Improvement Association’s Ho’owehiwehi Award –
George S. Kanahele Award (representing values of aloha and hospitality) awarded to Hi`inani Papapa-Blakesley: Historical tour docent and spa therapist

Western Publishing Association –
Maggie Awards: Best Semi-Annuals and Three Time Consumer Magazine

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Sunday Brunch
Best Hotel Restaurant

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards:
Best Brunch, Gold
Best Cocktails

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
“Best Of” Readers’ Poll: #1 Best Sunday Brunch

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards for Oahu’s Top Restaurants: Top Restaurant

OpenTable –
Diners’ Choice Awards

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Fine Dining
Best Romantic Restaurant

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Awards:
Best Service, Bronze
Best Tasting Menu, Bronze
Best Wine Program, Finalist
Best Restaurant for Date Night, Finalist
Best French, Silver

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards for Oahu’s Top Restaurants: People’s Choice, Fine Dining

Open Table –
Diners’ Choice Awards: Top 100 Restaurants with the Best Service in the U.S

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Zagat –
Hawaii’s #1 Restaurant

House Without A Key

Hawaii Magazine –
Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Bar/Lounge

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best Place to Take Visitors, Finalist

SpaHalekulani

Condé Nast Traveler –
Gold List: Top 20 Spas in Hawaii

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Spa Award

Waikiki Parc

US News & World Report –
Travel Best Hotels: #12 on Oahu

Rakuten Travel Award –
Guest Satisfaction Award

SpaHalekulani

Honolulu Magazine –
Best of Honolulu: Best Bar Food, Highbrow
Hale ‘Aina Awards:
Best Cocktail, Gold
Best Dessert, Finalist
Best Japanese, Gold

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards for Oahu’s Top Restaurants: Critic’s Choice, Premium Picks

2012 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Condé Nast Traveler –
Gold List “The World’s Best Places to Stay”: #2 Hotel on Oahu
Annual Readers’ Choice Awards Top 5 Hawaii Hotels: #2 Hotel in Hawaii

Gayot.com –
Top 10 Hawaii Hotels
Top 10 Hawaii Spa Hotels
Top 10 Hawaii Romantic Hotels
Top 10 Hawaii Sexy Hotels

Honolulu Magazine –
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Vendor or Venue

Oyster.com –
Best Destination Weddings

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Awards: #5 Top Resort in Hawaii

US News & World Report –
Best Hotels in Honolulu, #1
Best Hotels in Hawaii, #6

Waikiki Improvement Association –
Ho’owehiwehi Award: Hana Iki (Renovation Excellence Award)

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Spa Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Reader’s Poll Top 270 Spas, #6

TravelAge West –
WAVE Award: WAVE (Western Agents‘ Vote of Excellence) Award – Best Resort Spa, Hawaii

Nobu Waikiki

Gayot.com –
Top 10 Hawaii Food Rating Restaurants

Honolulu Magazine –
Best of Honolulu: Staff Pick for Favorite Dessert Menu

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Critic’s Pick

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Awards:
Best Restaurant for Date Night, Silver
Best Service, Bronze
Best French, Bronze

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Best Fine Dining Restaurant

Open Table –
Top 100 US Restaurants for Best Service

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Gayot.com –
Top 10 Hawaii Food Rating Restaurants

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Awards: Best Brunch – Gold

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
“Best Of” Reader’s Poll: #1 Best Sunday Brunch
‘Ilima Awards: Star Circle

House Without A Key

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best Place to Take Visitors – Silver

Waikiki Parc

Gayot.com –
Top 10 Hawaii Hip Hotels

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Critic’s Pick

2011 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Celebrated Living
Annual Readers’ Choice Platinum List:
Top 10 Hotels of Hawaii, #10

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
“Best Of” Readers’ Poll: #1 for Best Luxury Hotel

Travel + Leisure “Readers’ Choice Awards” –
Top 200 Hotels in United States: #36, 90.9 score
*The only Hawaii hotel on this list of 200
World’s Best Awards:
Hawaii, #2
Top 100 Hotels, #63
Top 500 Hotels, #2
Best Island Hotels, #8
Best Service Awards, #3

Western Publishing Association Maggie Awards
Halekulani Living Spring/Summer 2010:
Best Semi-Annual Publication (Trade & Consumer), Winner
Best New Publication, Finalist

Lewers Lounge

Esquire-
The Best Bar in America 2011
#1 in Hawaii
#49 in the USA

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Top 20 Resort Spas in Hawaii, #4

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
“Best Of” Readers’ Poll: Romantic Restaurant, #3
‘Ilima Awards: Best Fine Dining- La Mer

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Zagat –
Best Hotel Restaurants in 25 Big Cities
Hawaii’s Best Restaurants:
Top Décor and Top Service, Statewide and on Oahu, #1
Most Popular Statewide, #9
Top Food, #4

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Best Brunch
“Best Of” Readers’ Poll: Best Sunday Brunch, #1

Zagat Survey –
Hawaii’s Best Restaurants:
Top Décor Statewide, #3
Top Service Statewide, #5

Waikiki Parc Hotel / Nobu Waikiki

Halekulani Living –
Nobu Waikiki: Top Food Statewide, #10

TripAdvisor –
Certificate of Excellence

2010 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Hotel Award

Celebrated Living Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Platinum List, #8

Conde Nast Traveler –
Gold List
Best Places to Stay in the World, 90.8
The World’s Best 504 Hotels, Resorts, and Cruise Lines, 90.3

Fodor’s Travel –
Gold Choice Awards – Most Romantic Hotel in the U.S.

Global Traveler Magazine –
10 Best Hotel in the United States, #8

HotelsCombined.com –
Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations, #2

Institutional Investors Magazine –
World’s Best Hotel Rankings
Best Hotel in Honolulu, #1
Top 100 Hotels in The World, #20

Luxury Travel Magazine
Best Overseas Hotel, #23

TravelAge West
Best Luxury Resort: #1 in Hawaii

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best:
#2 in the Top 10 Hotels in Hawaii
73 in World

Waikiki Parc Hotel / Nobu Waikiki

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Award Winner

Zagat –
Top Restaurants in Hawaii, #5

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards
Best Hotel Restaurant, Bronze
Best Restaurant for Romance, Bronze

Honolulu Star-Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Best Fine Dining

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Zagat –
Top Restaurants in Hawaii, #3

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards
Best Brunch – Gold
Best Hotel Restaurant – Silver

Honolulu Star-Advertiser
‘Ilima Award Winner

SpaHalekulani

Forbes Travel Guide –
4-Star Award

Commitment to Excellence for Culture Award –
SpaHalekulani – Accredited Member

Conde Nast Traveler –
Annual Top Spa List: #6 in Hawaii

2009 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Conde Nast Traveler –
Gold List: Best Places to Stay in the World, 90.7

Gourmet.com –
Best Places to Go: Hawaii Hotels

Institutional Investors Magazine –
World’s Best Hotel Rankings: Best Hotel in Honolulu

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Hotels
#1 in Oahu
#41 in the World
#1 in Hawaii

Zagat Hawaii –
Best Place to Stay
Top 10 Best Platinum Hawaii Hotels, #8
Top 10 Best Hawaii Hotels, #9

SpaHalekulani

Celebrated Living Magazine –
Best Oahu Spa

Conde Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Choice: Top Spas in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada, 91.0

MassageToday.com –
Top Spas

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards:
Best Romantic Dining, Silver
Best Service, Silver
Best Hotel Restaurant, Silver

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Award

Celebrated Living Magazine –
Best Luxe Dining

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards:
Best Brunch, Gold
Best Ambiance, Silver
Best Hotel Restaurant, Bronze

2008 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Forbes Travel Guide –
Four-Star Hotel Award

BRIDES Magazine –
50 Sexiest: Sexiest Retreat from the Beach Crowd

Celebrated Living Magazine –
Readers’ Choice Platinum List: Hawaii Hotel

Conde Nast Traveler –
Gold List: Best Places to Stay in the World, 89.3
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Resort in Hawaii, #7

Forbes Traveler 400 –
MSNBC America’s 50 Best: Best Place in Hawaii for a Sunset Cocktails

Fodor’s Choice –
Award Winner

Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association –
Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards:
Wendy Wong – Finalist 3rd Place for Concierge of the Year
Beatrice Aberin – Finalist 2nd Place for Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year

Honolulu Star Bulletin –
Hawaii’s Best of the Best: Luxury Hotel, #1

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best
Best Hotel on Oahu: #1, 90.29
World’s Best Service in Hawaii, #2
Top 25 Hotels in Hawaii, #4
World’s Top 100, #44
Best Resorts for Families in Hawaii, #7
Best Resorts for Families in Western Region, #25

Trip Advisor –
Traveler’s Choice Awards, #3

Yahoo Travel –
Rooms with the Best View, #1

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina:
Best Service, Bronze
Best Hotel Restaurant, Bronze
Best Romantic Dining, Silver
Best Ambience, Silver

Honolulu Star Advertiser –
‘Ilima Awards: Best French, #1

Inaugural Passionate Wine Service Award –
Top 40 in the Country: Randy Ching, Wine Manager

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence

Zagat –
Top Restaurant in Hawaii

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina:
Hotel Restaurant, Silver
Best Brunch, Gold
Best Ambience, Finalist
Best Buffet, Bronze

Honolulu Star Bulletin –
Hawaii’s Best of the Best: Best Brunch, #1

Zagat –
Top Restaurant in Hawaii

House Without A Key

Zagat –
Top Restaurant in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina: Best Place to Take Visitors, Finalist

SpaHalekulani

Travel + Leisure –
Four-Star Spa Award

2007 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Mobil Travel Guide –
Four-Star Hotel Award

Leading Hotels of the World –
Leaders Club Gold Award, #1

Robb Report –
Luxury Hotels: Top 100 Ultimate City Escapes

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Hotel Service, #1 Statewide
World’s Best Hotel, #1 in Oahu, #2 Statewide, #5 North America, #37 Worldwide

Trip Advisor –
Travelers’ Choice Award: Best Service, #1

World Travel Awards –
Hawaii’s Leading Hotel

Yahoo Travel –
Best Luxury Hotel in the World, #1

Zagat Survey –
World’s Top Hotels and Spas, #7

Lewers Lounge

Esquire –
The Best Bar in America, #1

Waikiki Parc Hotel

The Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association –
Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards: Bell/Valet Person of the Year, Alan Tallman

La Mer

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Five Diamond Restaurant Award

Mobil Travel Guide –
Four-Star Dining

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards:
Best Service, Bronze
Best Romantic Restaurant, Silver
Best Ambiance, Silver

Wine Spectator –
Award of Excellence – La Mer

Orchids

American Automobile Association (AAA) –
Four Diamond Hotel Award

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards:
Best Hotel Restaurant, Silver
Best Brunch, Gold
Best Buffet, Bronze
Best Ambiance, Finalist

House Without A Key

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best Place to Take Visitors, Finalists

SpaHalekulani

Mobil Travel Guide –
Four Star Spa Award

Travel + Leisure –
Readers’ Choice World’s Best Spa: #2, 92.19

Conde Nast Traveler –
Readers’ Poll, 89.9

2006 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Awards
Top 500 Hotels in the World, #19
Top 25 Hotels in Hawaii, #2

Condé Nast Traveler –
Gold List – SMART Meetings – Platinum Choice Awards

BRIDES Magazine –
Waikiki Parc Hotel “Hippest Hawaiian Hotel Redo”

Forbes.com –
Lifestyle Newsletter & Most Romantic Hotels List – Halekulani

Honolulu-Star Bulletin Hawaii’s Best –
#1 Halekulani “Luxury Hotel” (May)

Institutional Investor Magazine –
100 World’s Best Hotels, #4

Leading Hotels of the World –
Chairman’s Award – Best in Public Relations: Halekulani (letter presented to Ms. Tam)

Luxury Link –
World’s Best Hotel Award winners

Men’s Journal Magazine –
Halekulani “Best City Hotel”

Resorts & Great Hotels –
Connoisseur’s Choice – Halekulani

Trip Advisor –
Traveler’s Choice Award – Halekulani, “Best Service” (US)

World’s Best Business Hotels –
Halekulani (Best in Hawaii)

World’s Best Values –
Halekulani #2 in Hawaii

World Travel Awards –
Hawaii’s Leading Hotel

Yahoo Travel – Japan – #1 Halekulani

Lewers Lounge

Honolulu Advertiser –
‘Ilima Award ‘Critics Choice’ – Best Cocktail
Readers Poll – “Critics Award” – Best Cocktail

Waikiki Parc Hotel

TravelAge West WAVE Awards, Editor’s Pick –
Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence: WAVE
Waikiki Parc Hotel #1 “Best New Property or Major Renovation Hawaii”

La Mer

American Automobile Association –
Five Diamond Awards – Restaurants (16 years)

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Awards
Gold, La Mer “Best French Restaurant”
Silver, La Mer “Best Service”
Silver, La Mer “Most Romantic”
Silver, La Mer “Best Hotel Restaurant”

Honolulu-Star Bulletin –
Hawaii’s Best – (May) – #2 “Most Romantic Restaurant”

Zagat
#8 Decor and Service

USAToday
Best 100 Hotel Restaurants in the Country

Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence – La Mer

SpaHalekulani

Mobil Travel Guide: America’s Best Hotel & Resort Spas
“Four Stars”- Mobil’s highest rating for the very finest spas in the U.S. and Canada

Conde Nast Traveler –
April Reader Poll – second best resort spa in North America (overall score of 93.9 and is rated above 33 others including; all other Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons, Mandarins, etc.

Orchids

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale Aina Awards – Bronze, “Best Hotel Restaurant”

Zagat –
#44 Orchids

Honolulu Star Bulletin –
Hawaii’s Best (May) – #1 Orchids “The Best Sunday Brunch”

USAToday –
Best 100 Hotel Restaurants in the Country

World’s Best Awards –
Reader’s Poll – #1 “Best Resort Spa Service” (North America)

Forbes.com –
Hotels Hottest Spas – April

Massage Today –
Second Annual Best Spa Massage Award (rating of 98 out of a possible 100, a rating of highest excellence)

Accredited Leading Spas member –SpaHalekulani 2006

2005 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

Forbes.com –
Halekulani, #1 Destination in Hawaii

Mobile Travel Guide –
2005 Exxon Mobile Award – Halekulani

American Automobile Association – 2005 Four Diamond Awards Lodgings (4 years)

Honolulu Advertiser- TBC –
Ilima Award, “Best Restaurants in Hawaii Guide”

BRIDES –
2005 Inaugural “HOT LIST” – Vera Wang Suite – Dale DeGroff

Condé Nast –
’2005 Gold List “World’s Best 700 Places To Stay” – Halekulani (91.8)

2005 Readers’ Choice Awards
#72 Halekulani, Oahu, 92.8 ( The Best of The Best) “Top 100”
#3 Halekulani, Oahu 92.8 (Pacific Rim Resorts) “Top 30”

Meetings & Conventions –
Gold Awards 2005 – Halekulani (9 Time Winner)
Travel + Leisure – World’s Best Awards (2005 Readers’ Poll)
#23 Halekulani 2005 World’s Best Hotels (90.02) Top 100 Overall
(Halekulani is one of two hotels in Hawaii that have placed in the top 100 every year since 1996)
#2 Halekulani 2005 World’s Best Hotels (90.02) Top 25 Hawaii

The Greatest Hotels in the World 2005- (Top 500) –
#3 Halekulani (89.24) in Hawaii

50 Romantic Places 2005 –
Vera Wang Suite

Zagat Survey –
2005 Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas – # 12 Halekulani
(27) Top 50 U.S. Hotels (only Hawaii listing)

Lewers Lounge

Building Industry Association (BIA) Hawaii Home + Remodeling –
all Grand Award Winner – Lewers Lounge Renovation

La Mer

American Automobile Association – 2005 Five Diamond Awards – Restaurants (15 years) -La Mer

Mobil Travel Guide –
Mobil Four- Star Award 2005 – Restaurants (1 year) – La Mer
Honolulu Magazine

Hale ‘Aina Award 2005 1/05 (presented by American Express) – La Mer (Top O’ahu Restaurant)

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale `Aina “Gold Awards” – La Mer

Wine Spectator –
Award of Excellence – La Mer

Orchids

American Automobile Association – 2005 Four Diamond Awards – Restaurants (10 years) -Orchids

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale `Aina “Silver Awards” – Orchids

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Award 2005 1/05 (presented by American Express) – Orchids (Top O’ahu Restaurant

SpaHalekulani

Massage Today – SpaTherapy.com – 2005 Best Spa Massage – SpaHalekulani

Massagetoday.com –
Best Massage – SpaHalekulani

America’s Best Hotel & Resort Spas 2005 –
SpaHalekulani- “Four Stars”
(Mobil’s highest 2004 rating for the very finest spas in the U.S. and Canada)

Accredited Leading Spas member –SpaHalekulani 2005

MassageToday.com
SpaHalekulani “Best Message” 2005

Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. 2005 –
Halekulani “Best Quality Award” (only US or Canada LHW honored) SpaHalekulani (one of only 85) Leading Spas 2006

2004 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

Conde Nast Traveler –
Top 100 Readers’ Choice (The Best in the World) 11/04 – #71 Halekulani (91.8)

Top Pacific Rim Resorts 11/04 –
#5 Halekulani (91.8)

’2004 Gold List 1/04 –
#1 Halekulani (100) The Best by Location (United States); #3 Halekulani (97.1) The Best by Food (United States)

Honolulu Star-Bulletin –
Hawaii’s Best 6/25/04 – #1 Halekulani “Luxury Hotel”

National Geographic Traveler –
56 Hotels We Love 9/04 – Halekulani

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Awards (2004 Readers’ Poll) 6/04
#3 Halekulani (97.55) “World’s Best Service” in the World
#1 Halekulani (97.55) “World’s Best Service” in Hawaii
#1 Halekulani (97.55) “World’s Best Service” ranked the highest in United States and Canada

The Greatest Hotels in the World (Top 500)1/04 –
#1 Halekulani (91.11) by Region on Oahu, #1 in Hawaii

SpaHalekulani

Mobil Travel Guides –
America’s Best Hotel & Resort Spas 1/04 – SpaHalekulani- “Four Stars”
(Mobil’s highest 2004 rating for the very finest spas in the U.S. and Canada)

La Mer

Food & Wine –
America’s 50 Best Hotel Restaurants 5/04- La Mer

Gourmet –
The World’s Best Hotel Dining Rooms 5/04 – La Mer (Only restaurant in Hawaii)

Honolulu Magazine – Hale ‘Aina “Gold Awards” 1/18/04 (presented by American Express) – La Mer (Oahu)

Honolulu Advertiser –
Ilima Award, “Best Restaurants in Hawaii Guide” 10/13/04 – La Mer (Best Fine Dining)

Wine Spectator –
Award of Excellence 8/04 – La Mer

Zagat Survey –
2004 America’s Top Restaurants 1/04 – #2 La Mer (27- Extraordinary to Perfection) “Top 10” Food Ranking in Honolulu

Orchids

Honolulu Magazine
Hale ‘Aina “Gold Awards” 1/18/04 (presented by American Express) – Orchids (Oahu)

Honolulu Star-Bulletin –
Hawaii’s Best 6/25/04 – #1 Orchids “The Best Sunday Brunch”

2003 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Four Diamond Awards 11/02 – Lodgings (2 years)

American Airlines Celebrated Living –
The 2003 Platinum List (Summer 2003) – #2 Halekulani “Top 10 Hawaii Hotels”

American Express Departures Survey –
Readers’ Favorites 5/6/03 – #5 Halekulani (81.49) by Region in Hawaii

Conde Nast Traveler –
Top Pacific Rim Resorts 11/03 – #1 Halekulani (94.1), Top 100 Readers’ Choice 11/03, #22 Halekulani (94.1), ’2003 Gold List 1/03, #1 Halekulani (87.4) by Region Oahu, #5 by Region in Hawaii

Modern Bride –
The World’s 50 Best Honeymoons 10/03 – #1 Halekulani “Best Room Service”

Travel + Leisure-
World’s Best Awards (2003 Readers’ Poll)
#4 Halekulani “World’s Best Hotels” Top 100 Overall (91.11) 8/03
#1 Halekulani “World’s Best Hotels” Top 25 Hawaii (91.11) 8/03
#1 Halekulani “World’s Best Business Hotel” by Region in Hawaii (90.71) 9/03

World’s Best Awards (2002 Readers’ Poll) 6/03 –
#1 Halekulani “World’s Best Service” (95.06) by Region in Hawaii

The Greatest Hotels in the World (Top 500)1/03 –
#1 Halekulani (91.44) by Region on Oahu, #3 by Region in Hawaii

Zagat Survey –
Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas 11/02 – #3 Top 50 U.S. Hotels (28); #18 Top U.S. Hotels by Service (28); #5 Top U.S. Hotels by Dining (28); #2 Top Places by Region in Hawaii (28)

La Mer

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Awards 11/02- Restaurants (13 years) -La Mer

Food & Wine –
America’s 50 Best Hotel Restaurants 5/03 – La Mer (one of only two restaurants mentioned in Hawaii)

Honolulu Advertiser
Ilima Award, “Best Restaurants in Hawaii Guide” 10/13/03 – La Mer (Best Fine Dining)

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards 1/03 – La Mer (Oahu Restaurants of Distinction)

Wine Spectator –
Award of Excellence 2003

Orchids

American Automobile Association – Four Diamond Awards 11/02 – Restaurants (8 years) -Orchids
Honolulu Magazine – Hale ‘Aina Awards 1/03 – Orchids (Oahu)

2002 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Four Diamond Awards 11/06/01- Lodgings (1 year)

American Airlines Celebrated Living –
The Platinum List Spring 2002 – #6 Halekulani Top 10 by Region in Hawaii

Conde Nast Traveler –
’2002 Gold List 1/02 – #2 Halekulani (85.0) by Region on Oahu, #7 by Region in Hawaii; Top 25 Pacific Rim Resorts 11/02; #7 Halekulani (87.4)

Elite Traveler Magazine/Universal Media-
Pure Decadence List 7/11/02
Official Hotel Guide- Halekulani Classified as “Superior Deluxe” 2002

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (120 Independent Luxury Hotels); Best Of The Best 7/17/02;
#5 Halekulani Award Recipient for Facility; #9 Halekulani Award Recipient for Service

Travel + Leisure –
World’s Best Awards 8/02; #28 Top 100 Overall (91.44); #3 Top 25 in Hawaii (91.44); World’s Best Business Hotels 9/02; Halekulani (only Hawaii property)

World’s Best Hotel Restaurants In Hawaii 11/02 –
#3 Halekulani (92.47)

World’s Best Service In Hawaii 6/02 – #4 Halekulani (86.4)

World’s Best Value Overall 3/02 –
# 9 Halekulani (72.1)

The Top Hotels For Value In Hawaii 3/02 –
#2 Halekulani, Oahu (72.1); AOL/T+L Poll Rooms with a View 4/02 Halekulani; Best in State 1/30/02 ; #4 Halekulani (28)

Travel Holiday –
Editor’s Choice Award 7/02

Zagat Survey –
America’s Top Restaurants 7/02 – Best in State 1/30/02 – #4 Halekulani (28)

La Mer

American Automobile Association –Five Diamond Awards 11/12/01-Restaurants (12 years) -La Mer

Food & Wine –
America’s 50 Best Hotel Restaurants 5/02 – La Mer

Gourmet –
Guide to America’s Best Restaurants 10/02 – La Mer (Best Business Restaurant)

Honolulu Advertiser –
lima Award 10/14/02 – La Mer (Best French Restaurant)

Zagat Survey –
America’s Top Restaurants 7/02 – #2 La Mer (26) Top 10 Food Ranking Honolulu

Orchids

American Automobile Association –Five Diamond Awards 11/12/01- Restaurants (6 years) -Orchids

Honolulu Magazine –
Hale ‘Aina Awards 1/02 – Orchids (Best Restaurants in the Islands)

Zagat Survey –
America’s Top Restaurants 7/02 – #7 Orchids (25) Top 10 Food Ranking Honolulu

2001 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Awards 10/01 – Lodgings (16 years last year five-diamond 1985-2001) Only 24 properties in U.S. /Canada/Mexico hold this dual distinction

Conde Nast Traveler –
’2001 Gold List – Top 100 Readers Choice Awards ’01 -Halekulani #95 (85.0) 11/01; Top 25 Pacific Rim Resorts ’01 -Halekulani #9 (85.0) 11/01; Top 6 Pacific Resorts Food Scores –Halekulani #1 (90.1) 11/01

Restaurant & Hospitality Rating Bureau –
International Award of Excellence, Critic’s Choice 8/31/01

Travel & Leisure –
World’s Best Service 6/01; # 2 The Top 10 Hotels For Service In Hawaii (90.4); World’s Best Awards 8/01; #20 Top 100 Hotels Overall (82.8); #4 Top 25 Hotels By Region (Hawaii 82.8); World’s Best Food 11/01; #4 Top 5 Hotels For Food In Hawaii (80.9)

The Places You Love –
Fall/Winter 2001; #10 Top Family Hotels in Hawaii (81.2)

La Mer

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Awards 10/01 – Restaurants (11 years) -La Mer

Honolulu Advertiser
Ilima Awards 10/8/01 – Favorite French Restaurant (La Mer)
Wine Spectator – Award of Excellence – La Mer 11/01

Zagat Survey
Oahu’s Top French Restaurants 10/01; #2 Top 5 Food Ranking – La Mer; #1 Top Service; #1 Top Decor

Orchids

American Automobile Association Four Diamond Awards 1/01- Restaurants (5 years) – Orchids

2000 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/99 – Lodgings (15 years) –Halekulani; Only 22 properties in U.S. /Canada/Mexico hold this dual distinction

Conde Nast Traveler –
’2000 Gold List Oahu Top Hotel – Halekulani #1 (85.3) 1/00;
The Top 100 Readers Choice Awards ’00 -Halekulani #51 (85.7) 11/00 ;
Top 25 Pacific Rim Resorts ’00 -Halekulani #7 (85.7) 11/00

Institutional Investor-
‘2000 Top Hotels by City – Halekulani 12/01

Official Hotel Guide
Superior Deluxe Classification 4/28/00 – Only 99 hotels worldwide, selected from over 30,000 hotels

Travel & Leisure – World’s Best Service Award 6/00 – #5 Top 10 Best Service by Region (Hawaii) 86.5; World’s Best Award 9/00; #9 Top 100 Hotels Overall (86.3); #2 Top 25 Hotels By Region (86.3)

La Mer

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/99 – Restaurants (10 years) -La Mer

Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence -La Mer 11/00

Zagat Survey –
Hawaii Top Restaurants 2000 5/00
#2 Top 3 Food Ranking – La Mer
Top Spots by Cuisine
#2 Top Spot for French Cuisine – La Mer
Top 20 Service Ranking
#3 Top 20 Service – La Mer

Orchids

American Automobile Association – Four Diamond Award 1/00 – Restaurants (4 years) -Orchids

Zagat Survey – Hawaii Top Restaurants 2000 5/00
Top Spots by Cuisine
#1 Top Spot for Brunch – Orchids
#3 Top Spot for Seafood – Orchids
Top 20 Service Ranking
#12 Top 20 Service – Orchids

1999 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/98 – Lodgings (14 years) – Halekulani;
Only 23 properties in U.S. /Canada/Mexico hold this dual distinction

Bishop Museum –
Ulupono Award (meaning to be successful) – Halekulani 10/20/99 – – Chairman’s Award for financial support and community awareness

Conde Nast Traveler –
‘99 Gold List Oahu Top Hotel – Halekulani #1(87.2) 1/99; The Top 100 Readers Choice Awards ’99 -Halekulani #75 ( 85.3) 11/99; Top Pacific Rim Resorts ’99 -Halekulani #8 (85.3) 11/99

Gourmet Magazine; Rooms At The Top 5/99 –
#1 Top 10 Hotels Around The World; #1 Tops For Guest Rooms In The World; #1 Top Hotel In Hawaii; #5 Tops For Romance In The World – La Mer

Hotels Magazine –
Independent Hotelier of the World 11/99 – Patricia Tam, General Manager

Institutional Investor –
‘99 Where to stay in 91 cities around the world – Halekulani 12/00

Travel & Leisure –
World’s Best Service 6/99 – #10 World’s Best Service 91.0; # 2 Best Service by Region 91.0; Hawaii 6/99; World’s Best Awards 9/99; #26 – Top 100 Hotels Overall; # 7 – Top 25 Hotels By Region

La Mer

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/98 – Restaurants (9 years) -La Mer

Wine Spectator
Best of Award of Excellence -La Mer

Best Wine & Food List 3/99
La Mer tied for Top Restaurant (highest score –91 points); La Mer Top Wine List (90 points); La Mer Top Ambience (94 points)

Zagat Survey
Certificate of Distinction 4/99 – La Mer (rating of 20 or higher) 27/28/27/$65

Orchids

American Automobile Association Four Diamond Award 1/11/98- Restaurants (4 years) -Orchids

Hawaii Magazine –
The Best of Hawaii 8/99; #1 Best Oahu Resort; Best Restaurant With a View (Oahu) #1 Orchids in the Halekulani

Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Awards –
Top Oahu Restaurants 11/2/98 – Orchids

Zagat Survey –
Certificate of Distinction 4/99 – Orchids (rating of 20 or higher) 25/27/25/$41

1998 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/97 – Lodgings (13 years) -Halekulani
Only 21 properties in U.S. /Canada/Mexico hold this dual distinction

Conde Nast Traveler –
98 Gold List Oahu Top Hotel – Halekulani #1(84.0) 1/98; The Top 100 Readers Choice Awards -Halekulani #34 (87.2) 11/98; Top Pacific Rim Resorts -Halekulani #5 (87.2) 11/98

Meetings In The West 7/21/98
Best of the West Award

Official Hotel Guide –
Superior Deluxe Classification – only 99 hotels worldwide, selected from over 30,000 hotels

Travel Holiday 2/98 –
Hawaii Insider Awards – The Best Kept Travel Secrets of the Islands – Halekulani

Travel & Leisure –
World’s Best Service Award; #9 World’s Best Service 93.2; #2 Best Service by Region (Hawaii) 93.2; World’s Best Award 9/98; #26 The Top 100 Hotels In The World 84.4; #5 Hotels by Region (Hawaii) 84.4

Zagat –
U.S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey – #4 Top 100 U.S. Hotel; #1 Top 10 Overall Oahu; #3 Best Overall Hawaii

La Mer

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/97 – Restaurants (8 years) -La Mer

Gourmet Magazine –
Rooms At The Top 5/98 – 4 Tops For Casual Dining (World); #1 Tops For Elegant Dining (Hawaii);-#1 Top Service (Hawaii); #3 Rooms At The Top (Hawaii); America’s Top Tables 10/98; #2 La Mer ; #2 Top Wine List, Tops for Romance ( La Mer)

Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Awards 1/28/98 –
Restaurants of Distinction; #1 Best Wine List (Oahu) La Mer

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence – La Mer

Zagat –
Hawaii Restaurants Survey 5/1/98- #1 Top French -La Mer; #2 Top Hotel Dining -La Mer

Orchids

American Automobile Association Four Diamond Award 1/22/98 – Restaurants (3 years) -Orchids

Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Awards 1/28/98 –
Restaurants of Distinction; -#1 Best Hotel Restaurant (Oahu) Orchids

Zagat –
Hawaii Restaurants Survey 5/1/98 – #1 Top Brunch and Top Continental – Orchids; #10 Oahu’s Favorite Restaurant – Orchids

1997 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/11/96 – Lodgings (12 years) -Halekulani
Only 19 properties in U.S. /Canada/Mexico hold this dual distinction

Conde Nast Traveler
97 Gold List Oahu Top Hotel – Halekulani #1 (85.5) 1/97; The Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards-Halekulani #74 (84.0 ) 9/8/97; Top Pacific Rim Resorts

Meetings & Conventions Gold Key Award –
Halekulani 11/9/97

Official Hotel Guide Superior Deluxe Classification 4/10/97; Halekulani is among only 99 hotels worldwide, selected from over 30,000 hotels

Preferred Max Awards (Marketing Awards of Excellence) –
Technology Award 9/8/97; Top Service Performers Award 11/10/97

Travel & Leisure 1997
World’s Best Service Award 6/97
-#8The World’s Best Service
-#2 Best Service by Region (Hawaii) 93.2
World’s Best Award
-#25The Top 100 Hotel’s In The World
-#2 World’s Best by Region (Hawaii) 93.2

Zagat U.S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey –
#4 Top 100 U.S. Hotel; #1 Top 10 Overall (Oahu); #3 Best Overall (Hawaii)

House Without A Key

Honolulu Magazine Hale’Aina Award of Merit-House Without A Key –
Best Place for a Drink

La Mer

American Automobile Association – Five Diamond Award 11/11/96 – Restaurants (7 years) -La Mer

DiRoNa 10/1/97 –
Distinguished Restaurant of North America -La Mer

Gourmet Magazine Top 10 Readers’ Poll of Hotels in Hawaii 5/97 ; Hawaii’s Best Places to Stay; America’s Top Tables 10/97; #1 Top Wine List, Tops for Romance-La Mer

Honolulu Advertisers ‘Ilima Award 1/13/97 –
Most Romantic-La Mer

Honolulu Magazine Hale’Aina Award of Merit –

La Mer – Best Haute Cuisine, Best Wine List, Best Oahu Hotel Restaurant

Wine Spectator –
Best of Award of Excellence -La Mer

Orchids

American Automobile Association – Four Diamond Award 6/5/97 – Restaurants (2 years) – Orchids

Gourmet Magazine Top 10 Readers’ Poll of Hotels in Hawaii 5/97 ; Hawaii’s Best Places to Stay; America’s Top Tables 10/97; #11 Top Tables -Orchids

Honolulu Advertisers ‘Ilima Award 1/13/97
Favorite Place for Brunch-Orchids

Honolulu Magazine Hale’Aina Award of Merit-Orchids
Best Sunday Brunch and Best Oahu Hotel Restaurant

1996 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association Five Diamond (11/25/95) –
Lodgings (11 years) Halekulani
Only 18 properties in U.S. hold five diamonds in both lodgings & restaurants

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Top 20 U.S. Resort Hotels – #17 – Halekulani

Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Poll –
96 Gold List Oahu Top Hotel – Halekulani #1 (88.3) 1/96; The Top 100 Readers Choice Awards’96 –Halekulani #47 (85.5)

Halekulani 1996 Finalist –
#3 “Top 50 Tropical Resort”
Corporate & Incentive Travel “Award of Excellence” Winner (11/11/95)
For Outstanding Facilities and Service to the Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry
Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Awards (1/15/96) – Orchids “Best Sunday Brunch”; La Mer “Best Haute Cuisine”; “Best Hotel Restaurant; “Best Wine List, #2

Meetings & Conventions 1996 Gold Award
Halekulani Gold Key Award (exceptional meeting facilities)
Halekulani Gold Platter Award (exceptional food & beverage service)

Star Service (Reed Travel Group) Super Star Hotel
Halekulani (fewer than two of every hundred hotels reviewed)

Travel Digest Magazines Worldwide & American Association of Travel Editors (1/96)
Halekulani named “One of the World’s Fifty Best”

Travel & Leisure 1996 “World’s Best Awards” –
Halekulani ranked #30 100 Best Hotels; Halekulani ranked #8 20 Best Hotels in Hawaii

Zagat U.S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey (4/19/95&96) –
Halekulani ranks amongst the “Top Three” U.S. Hotels in Nation

Halekulani rated best overall “Top Hotel in Hawaii”…with best rooms, best service, best dining and best public facilities.

La Mer

American Automobile Association Five Diamond (11/25/95) – Restaurants (6 years) La Mer

DiRoNa Distinguished Restaurant of North America –
La Mer

Gourmet Magazine America’s Top Tables –
Honolulu – La Mer ranked #1 “Top Overall (top service, ambiance, presentation, wine list and romance)

Honolulu Magazine Hale’Aina Awards (1/15/96) –
La Mer “Best Haute Cuisine”; “Best Wine List, #2

Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence” La Mer

Zagat Restaurant Survey 1996 (4/13/96) –
La Mer #15 Top 40 “Food Ranking in Hawaii (4/13/96); La Mer #7 – “Most Popular Restaurants”; La Mer “Top Continental Hawaii Restaurants”

Orchids

Gourmet Magazine America’s Top Tables –
Honolulu – Orchids ranked #3 Top Overall (top service, ambiance, presentation, wine list and romance)

Honolulu Magazine Hale’Aina Awards (1/15/96) –
Orchids “Best Sunday Brunch”; “Best Hotel Restaurant

Zagat Restaurant Survey 1996 (4/13/96) –
Orchids #18 Top 40 “Food Ranking in Hawaii; Orchids #8 “Most Popular Restaurants”; Orchids “Top Continental Hawaii Restaurants”

1995 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award (11/9/94) –
Lodgings (tenth year) Halekulani -Only 12 properties in U.S. hold five diamonds in both lodgings & restaurants

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Reader Survey (9/25/95)-
Halekulani rated #17 “Top 20 U.S. Resort Hotels”

Conde Nast Travelers Reader’s Choice Poll 11/10/96 88.3; –Halekulani ranked #29 “Top 100 Readers Choice” ; -Halekulani ranked #6 “Top 50 Tropical Resorts”

Corporate & Incentive Travel “Award of Excellence” Winner; For Outstanding Facilities and Service to the Meetings and Incentive Industry

La Legion d’Honneur One of the World’s 50 Best Hotels for 1995

Meeting & Conventions 1995 Gold Key Award” (7/14/95); Only 74 domestic and 27 international properties have gold keys

Official Hotel Guide “Superior Deluxe” Classification in 1995 (4/3/95); Halekulani is among only 95 hotels worldwide, selected from over 30,000 hotels

Zagat U.S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey (4/19/95); Halekulani ranks amongst the “Top Three” U.S. Hotels in Nation; –
Halekulani rated best overall “Top Hotel in Hawaii”…with best rooms, best service, best dining and best public facilities.

La Mer

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award (11/9/94)
Restaurants (fifth year) La Mer

Conde Nast Travelers Reader’s Choice Poll 11/10/96 88.3; La Mer awarded “Distinguished Restaurant Award” (Top 50 Restaurants)

Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Awards (1/95); La Mer “Best Haute Cuisine” Restaurant

Wine Spectator “Best of the Award of Excellence” La Mer

Travel Holiday Magazine –
Good Value Dining Guide ’95

La Mer “Worth a Splurge” often expensive but the best a city has to offer

The Best of Hawaii-
Gault Millau Toque Tally (Restaurant Food Rating);-La Mer has Hawaii’s highest rating of 17/20; 3-toques (chef’s hats) an “Excellent” rating

Orchids

Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Awards (1/95) ; Orchids “Best Sunday Brunch” Hawaii’s Top 25 Restaurants
Travel Holiday Magazine – Good Value Dining Guide ’95; Orchids “Solid Hits” best-sellers in the middle to upper-middle price range

1994 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award-
Lodgings (ninth year) Halekulani; Only 7 properties in U.S. hold five diamonds in both lodgings & restaurants

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Reader Survey (9/26/94) –
Halekulani rated #17 “Top 20 U.S. Resort Hotels”

Conde Nast Traveler (11/10/94) for 1994 –
Halekulani rated #13 (The Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards)89.6 Halekulani rated #5 (Top 50 Tropical Resorts)

Conde Nast Traveler “Gold List” (1/95) –
Halekulani 89.6 rating – Nearly flawless

Corporate & Incentive Travel “Award of Excellence” Winner (11/12/94) –
For Outstanding Facilities and Service to the Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry
Legion D’Honneur Du Voyage “World’s 50 Best Hotels” (10/94)

Meeting & Conventions 1994 “Gold Key Award” (11/13/94) –
Halekulani in the top 28 international/off-shore hotels & resorts

Official Hotel Guide “Superior Deluxe” Classification in 1994 – Halekulani is among only 95 hotels worldwide, selected from over 30,000 hotels

Star Service (Reed Travel Group) Super Star Hotel 1994-1995 (7/15/94) –
Fewer than two hotels of every hundred reviewed for award

Zagat U. S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey –
Halekulani rated among the “Top Five” of the best hotels in U.S. (rating 27) meaning “extraordinary” on a scale of 30)

Halekulani best overall “Top Hotel in Hawaii” with best rooms, best service, best dining, and best public facilities

La Mer

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award-
Restaurants (fourth year) La Mer

Conde Nast Traveler Restaurant Awards (4/95)
La Mer 86.9, America’s Top 250 Restaurants “Worth The Journey”

DiRoNa-Distinguished Restaurant of North America (10/1/94) –
La Mer

Gentlemen’s Quarterly “Golden Dish” Award (1/94) –
La Mer (One of the 10 Best Dishes of 1993); Onaga Baked in Thyme-Rosemary Rock Salt Crust

Hotels Magazine (The International Magazine of the Hotel and Hotel Restaurant Industry);
La Mer voted one of the “Ten Great Hotel Restaurants of 1994” (8/94)

Wine Spectator
“Best of the Award of Excellence” La Mer

Orchids

Conde Nast Traveler Restaurant Awards (4/95)
Orchids 83.1, America’s Top 250 Restaurants “Worth The Journey”

Honolulu Magazine Hale’Aina Awards
Orchids -“Best Sunday Brunch” Hawaii’s Top 25 Restaurants

1993 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association ” Five Diamond” Award –
Lodgings (eighth year) Halekulani

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Reader Survey –
Halekulani rated #14 “Top 15 U.S. Resort Hotels”

Conde Nast Traveler (11/10/94) for 1993 Halekulani rated #23 (The Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards)88.4; Halekulani rated #3 (Top 50 Tropical Resorts); La Mer awarded Distinguished Restaurant Award (Top 50 Restaurants)

Incentive Magazine-
“Platinum Partner” Award – (Outstanding Incentive Supplier)

Institutional Investor 12/93
Best Hotels By City (76 cities)

Meetings & Conventions (11/93)
“Gold Key” (most distinguished hotel award in the meetings industry)

Zagat U.S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey –
Halekulani rated among the “Top Five” of the best hotels in America; Halekulani best overall “Top Hotel in Honolulu” with best rooms, best service, best dining, and best public facilities

Orchids

Hospitality Magazine –
Restaurant 500 Achievement Award (6/93)- Orchids

Solid Hits ( 10 best sellers in the middle to upper-middle price range)-
Orchids

La Mer

American Automobile Association ” Five Diamond” Award –
Restaurants (third year) La Mer

Conde Nast Traveler (11/10/94) for La Mer awarded Distinguished Restaurant Award (Top 50 Restaurants)

DIRoNa Distinguished Restaurant of North America –
La Mer

Gentlemen’s Quarterly Golden Dish Award (1/94) –
La Mer (one of the 120 Best Dishes of 1993); Onaga Baked in Thyme-Rosemary Rock Salt Crust

Hospitality Magazine
Restaurant 500 Achievement Award (6/93)- La Mer

Travel Holiday “Good Value Dining Guide”
Worth a Splurge (3 in each city which tend to be expensive) – La Mer

Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence” –
La Mer

1992 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award –
Lodgings (seventh year) Halekulani

Aloha Magazine 11/12 –
Hawaii’s Best Hotel

Conde Nast Traveler for 1992- Halekulani rated #5 (The Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards)92.2; Halekulani rated #1 (Top 20 Tropical Resorts)

Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 Swimming Holes” –
Halekulani and Kona Village (Hawaii)

Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine –
Award of Excellence

Insurance Conference Planner – Premium Circle Award Winner

The Food Show Award for Excellence (KABC Talk radio AM 790)- Five Star Award–
Best Aloha Spirit On Oahu; Best Chef In The Islands–George Mavrothalassitis

Orchids

Conde Nast Traveler “Best Restaurants” in Honolulu (Mimi Sheraton) –
Orchids

Honolulu Magazine Hawaii’s “Top 20 Restaurants”-
Orchids awarded the Hale Aina Awards

The Food Show Award for Excellence (KABC Talk radio AM 790)-
Four Star Award–Hotel Dining—Orchids; Solid Hits ( 10 best sellers in the middle to upper-middle price range) –
Orchids

Zagat Hawaii Restaurant Survey- (Oahu/Honolulu) –
Orchids Restaurant – Food Rating 23, Decor Rating 27, Service Rating 24

La Mer

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award –
Restaurants (second year) La Mer

Conde Nast Traveler for 1992- La Mer awarded Distinguished Restaurant Award –
(Top 50 Restauants)

Conde Nast Traveler’s Distinguished Restaurant Awards (Top 50 Restaurants) –
La Mer

Conde Nast Traveler “Best Restaurants” in Honolulu (Mimi Sheraton) –
La Mer

Honolulu Magazine Hawaii’s “Top 20 Restaurants”-
La Mer awarded the Hale Aina Awards

The Food Show Award for Excellence (KABC Talk radio AM 790)-
Five Star Award–Hotel Dining–La Mer ;

Travel Holiday Good Value Dining Guide – Worth a Splurge (3 in each city which tend to be expensive) – La Mer

Wine Spectator “Best of the Award of Excellence” –
La Mer

Zagat Hawaii Restaurant Survey- (Oahu/Honolulu) –
La Mer Restaurant –
Food Rating 25, Decor Rating 27, Service Rating 26

1991 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award –
Lodgings (sixth year) Halekulani

Conde Nast Traveler for 1991- Halekulani rated #10 (The Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards)89.9; Halekulani rated #2 (Top 20 Tropical Resorts)

Aloha Magazine –
“Hawaii’s Best Hotel”

Corporate Incentive Travel Magazine –
Award of Excellence

Meetings & Conventions –
Gold Key Award

Sales and Marketing Management Magazine (Travelers’ Network) – “World’s Best Bathroom”

Successful Meetings –
Pinnacle Award

Travel & Leisure/Travel Weekly
Outstanding Service Award – Best Single Hotel Finalist

Wine and Food Companion “best of the best” –
Halekulani (Best Hotel)

Zagat U.S. Travel Survey
Halekulani rated #1 Best Rooms, Best Service, Best Dining in Honolulu; Halekulani rated #5 in Top 50 Hotels (National Ratings)

La Mer

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award –
Restaurants (first year) La Mer

Conde Nast Traveler’s Distinguished Restaurant Award (Top 50 Restaurants) –
La Mer

Gault Millau –
“The Best of Hawaii” – La Mer

Travel Holiday Good Value Dining Guide – Worth a Splurge (3 in each city which tend to be expensive) – La Mer

Wine Spectator “Best of the Award of Excellence” –
La Mer

Orchids

Gault Millau –
“The Best of Hawaii” – Orchids

Honolulu Magazine Hale Aina “Top 20 Restaurants” Award –
Orchids

Travel Holiday Good Value Dining Guide –
Solid Hits (10 best sellers in the middle to upper-middle price range)-Orchids

House Without A Key

Wayne Harada Show Biz ’91 –
Best Site for Watching the Sunset: House Without A Key

1990 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award –
Lodgings (fifth year) Halekulani

Conde Nast Traveler for 1990 – Halekulani rated #5 (The Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards) 88.2; Halekulani rated #1 (Top 20 Tropical Resorts)

Conde Nast Traveler “Best Tropical Resort” –
Halekulani rated #1

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report “Top U.S. Resort Hotels” – Halekulani rated #15

Lodging Hospitality “Top 400 Performing Properties” –
Halekulani rated #7

Meetings & Conventions Magazine “Gold Key Award” –
Excellence in Meeting Services

Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous “Best U.S. Resort” –
Halekulani rated #3

Hotel Award in Talkies Magazine “Leading In Lifestyle” –
Halekulani rated Top Luxury Hotel

The Outdoor Circle –
Beautification Award

La Mer

The Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence –
La Mer

1989 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award –
Lodgings (fourth year) Halekulani

Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice for 1989 –
Halekulani rated #5 Top 100 “Top 100” 82.4

Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous “World’s Best US Resort” – Halekulani rated #4

Zagat Hotel Survey –
Halekulani rated #3 in Top 30 Hotels Nationally; Halekulani rated #1 in Top Hotels by City (Honolulu); (also ranked #1 in best rooms, best service, best dining categories)

Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report “Top 15 U.S. Resorts” –
Halekulani rated #11

Commission on the Handicapped, State of Hawaii –
Halekulani awarded “Exemplary Architectural Design Award”

Paradise Guides-
Aloha Award of Excellence

La Mer

Member’s and In World Guide Awards To The “World’s Best” – La Mer

Travel/Holiday Magazine (Guide to Fine Dining) –
La Mer

Honolulu Magazine Hale Aina Award –
Rated La Mer #19 in top 20 Restaurants in Hawaii

1988 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award Recipient
Lodgings (third year) Halekulani

Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice for 1988
Halekulani rated #14 World’s Top Resort (“Top 100” 82.4)

Fisher’s World Guide –
Halekulani rated “Five Star” Recipient

The Outdoor Circle –
Beautification Award; 65 properties in four top independent survey Lodging Hospitality “Top 400 Resorts” – Halekulani rated #7

Zagat Survey Report –
Halekulani rated #3 in U.S. Hotel Survey

La Mer

Travel/Holiday Award (Guide to Fine Dining) –
La Mer

1987 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award Recipient
Lodgings (second year) Halekulani

Aloha Magazine “Best Hotel in Hawaii” –
Halekulani rated #1

Conde Nast Traveller Magazine for 1987 –
Halekulani rated #23

Fisher Travel Guides –
Halekulani rated “Five Star”

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous “World’s Best Hotels” –
Halekulani rated #2 American Resorts Category; Halekulani rated #5 Best Resort Hotel

Successful Meetings Magazine “Pinnacle Award” –
Halekulani rated Outstanding Meeting Facility

Roofing Contractor of the Year Award –
Honolulu Roofing Company for Halekulani

La Mer

Halekulani rated #10 Most Romantic Restaurant (La Mer)

Travel/Holiday Award (Guide to Fine Dining) –
La Mer

The Golden Platter Award (International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association) –
La Mer

East/West Network Magazine “Best Restaurants in America”-
La Mer

The Wine Spectator (Certificate of Achievement for Wine List Excellence) –
La Mer

Honolulu Magazine “Hale Aina Award” –
La Mer Best Service Award

Playboy Magazine Regional Favorite Restaurant –
La Mer

Ambassador Award –
La Mer (Outstanding Restaurant by the International Institute for Dining Experience)

1986 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

American Automobile Association “Five Diamond” Award Recipient –
Lodgings (second year) Halekulani

Fisher Travel Guides “Five Star” Recipient –
Halekulani

Aloha Magazine “Best Hotel in Hawaii” –
1986

La Mer

Travel/Holiday Award (Guide to Fine Dining) –
La Mer

International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association –
La Mer “The Golden Platter Award”

Mariani’s Coast-To-Coast Dining Guide Award –
La Mer

1985 AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Halekulani

The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents of Hong Kong –
Halekulani awarded “Gold Award”

Fisher Travel Guides –
Halekulani “Five Star” Recipient

Halekulani Conference Planner –
HSMA Advertising Award

Business Traveller Magazine –
Inner Circle Hotels Award

HSMA International –
“Silver Award” for Halekulani Brochure

Corporate & Incentive Travel –
“First Annual Award of Excellence”

La Mer

Travel Holiday Award (Guide to Fine Dining) –
La Mer