Discovery Bay Center (shopping, dining) - 0.5 block Ala Moana Center (shopping, dining) - 5-minute walk Ala Moana Park - 5-minute walk Hawaii Convention Center - 7-minute walk Fort DeRussy (U.S. Army Museum) - 10-minute walk Victoria Ward Centers (shopping, dining) - 10-minute walk National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - 1.5 miles Aloha Tower Marketplace (shopping, dining) - 1.5 miles Iolani Palace (Hawaiian royal museum) - 1.5 miles Bishop Museum - 2.25 miles Honolulu Zoo - 2.50 miles Waikiki Aquarium - 2.50 miles Diamond Head - 3 miles Hanauma Bay (snorkeling, scuba diving) - 11 miles Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona, USS Missouri memorials; submarine museum) - 12 miles Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park - 29 miles Polynesian Cultural Center - 32 miles Waimea Falls Park - 36 miles North Shore (expert surfing) - 38 miles Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 8 miles. Driving directions from Honolulu International Airport: Take the Hawaii Freeway toward Honolulu. Take the exit for Waikiki. Proceed down Nimitz Hwy approximately five miles. At the second light after the Ala Moana Shopping Center (on the left), make a U-turn at Hobron Ln. The second driveway on the right leads to the hotel. Getting there: Many guests take an airport shuttle, available just outside baggage claim. The cost is $5–15 per person. Others choose taxi service for $16–25. Rental cars are another option, and they are available online. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: Walking is the name of the game for many guests, with so many attractions located nearby. There is also a very good bus system in the area. Fares are less than $5, and a stop is located on the corner near the hotel. Private trolley companies also serve downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, and an all-day pass costs $5–15. Taxi service is excellent as well, with service usually available within five minutes of placing a call. All fees subject to change without notice. |