waikiki 2.0
Dec 8 
can it be? modern design and eco-friendly in waikiki? yep, it seems aqua hotels recently unveiled hotel renew (formerly known as the ocean tower hotel in its past life) as their boutique entry into the growing green hotel movement. in addition to the in room guest recycling program, each room features a sexy dimmable lighting system (energy conservation, perhaps?), water saving fixtures in the bath, and housekeeping gets the job done with non-toxic cleaning products.
and, be still my beating heart, there appears to be a faux eames aluminum management chair in guest rooms.
amenities include a pillow menu, complimentary wi-fi, lcd televisions, organic snacks to tempt you in the mini bar, and the hotel gets bonus points for being completely non-smoking. geeks will surely want to play around with the in room computer/entertainment system that offers everything from netflix to satellite tv/radio plus a place to dock your ipod.
the hotel is located about a block from the zoo and is a short walk to kuhio beach.
introductory rates start at $149 a night through the end of year, and if you are planning a waikiki holiday be sure to inquire about the stay free package (fyi - work is still being completed in the lobby so be sure to request a room on a higher floor).
click over to tripadvisor for traveler reviews before you go.
Reader Comments (1)
We started staying at Aqua properties on Oahu this year (our last two visits were at The Equus and Aqua Palms), they are such a great deal! This new one looks the most like us though, I'm def bookmarking it for a future visit.