This modern, deluxe hotel comprises a total of 1,695 rooms spread over 31 floors. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, air conditioning, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a lift in addition to 4 restaurants, 2 bars with night-time entertainment programmes, a café, a newspaper stand and a kids' club (fees payable). Room and laundry services are available and charges apply for use of the garage parking. The lobby is large in size, with tables chairs and couches in a waiting area. "Honu" or turtles accent the lobby as that is the hotels theme. Plants and flowers are abundant.

This hotel is located directly beside the beach at the heart of Waikiki, within around 15 km of Honolulu airport.

Many distinctive dining options are available at the hotel from casual oceanfront lunches to fine dining. The newest addition is the RumFire offering the largest selection of vintage rum in the United States, an exotic blend of tapas style cuisine, pre embargo Cuban cigars, and dramatic fire pits for lunch and dinner daily. Another one is al fresco casual restaurant offering fresh seafood buffets and classic island cuisine. There is also a delicatessen with made to order gourmet meals and fresh healthy ingredients for guests on the go.