The Best Luxury Hotel on Oahu

When you think of Hawaii, you think of beaches, surf and Luaus. Well, you have to stay somewhere, and why not a luxury hotel that serves as the perfect springboard for all you activities.

The Trump Hotel Waikiki is definitely the best luxury hotel on the island, as evidenced by five years running winning the Forbe’s travel award. No easy feat when you have to measure up in just about every area to immense scrutiny and tests.

The hotel is on one end of the Waikiki strip, and adjacent to the Ft. Henry Museum, park and of course Waikiki beach. While smoking is frowned upon in Hawaii, there are numerous places close to the hotel where you can puff away.

The magic of the hotel is first the location, and a close second is the amazing rooms. Each room either features a kitchenette or full kitchen, and more than ample seating areas. The bathrooms are 6-star with a huge vanity area and a walk in shower that could probably be a car wash.

The amenities include a first rate fitness center and spa, both small but mighty in finish and offerings. The featured restaurant is Wai’olu Ocean Cuisine, a clever combination of craft cocktail bar, sushi house and Asian fusion restaurant. It is the home of the Worlds’ Best Mai Tai, so a great place to hang out before or after dinner.

If you care to light up that stick while golfing, the Trump Resort has amazing connects to almost all the courses on the island. No, you can’t puff away in the hotel, but the concierge is adept at passing on those secret locations.