Waikiki Banyan

Hotel Information: A waterfall with a fish pond, landscape paintings, and hallway photos of old Waikiki decorate the lobby of this two-tower, condo-style Aston hotel. Much of the clientele consists of families who appreciate the amenities of a home combined with the amenities of a hotel. All vacationers enjoy the short walk to the beach.

Amenity highlights: An outdoor recreation deck at this Honolulu hotel includes a heated pool, spa tubs, playground, tennis court, and snack bar. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available inside and outside of the café, and a sundries store is on site.

Insider tip: The Royal Hawaiian Band, a Hawaiian institution, performs traditional island music every Sunday afternoon in Kapiolani Park, two blocks from the hotel; concerts are free.

This Honolulu hotel has air-conditioned, condominium-style units in one 37-story tower and one 38-story tower. All rooms at the Aston at the Waikiki Banyan open onto private, furnished lanais with views and have island-style decor.

Bedrooms are separated from living areas by a door, and all units have queen sofa beds, breakfast bars or dining sets, and full kitchens, including large refrigerators, four-burner stoves, microwaves, dishes, and utensils.

Other amenities include cable TV, in-room safes (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and daily housekeeping; VCRs are available on request (surcharge).

Smoking is not permitted inside hotel rooms.