Hawaii has entered the full-blown dry season, and the sun is shining brightly. The sky is a deep blue and the ocean is crystal clear under the sunlight, making it the perfect time to spend time at the beach.
However, the hurdles to travel to Hawaii remain high due to the weak yen and rising fuel surcharges. In such circumstances, a long-established hotel that has been loved by locals since its establishment has undergone a major renovation. The hotel has been reborn with a variety of discount programs.
Regarding the renovation, the Pagoda Hotel says that it is “a place where you can feel at home – a place where you can relax like at home – updated with all your heart to meet the needs of today. To be honest, many people, including myself, had an image of the hotel as “an old hotel behind Don Quijote,” but when I visited the hotel after the renovation, I found that it had been transformed into a modern hotel. However, when I visited the hotel after its renovation, I found that it had been transformed into a modern hotel, while still maintaining its cozy and warm atmosphere with the history and culture that is typical of Hawaii.
I had a friend who used to say, “I always stay here when I go to Hawaii. The reason for this was “the size of the rooms where you can say, ‘I’m home. It’s not the Waikiki, but it has the old-fashioned Hawaiian atmosphere.
Pagoda Hotel was established in 1964 with the goal of becoming “a hotel for kamaaina (local residents) as well as tourists. Although the hotel is only a five-minute walk from Ala Moana Center, a quiet space envelops you as you pass through the gate. A bridge spans the Japanese garden, and Nishikigoi carp swim gracefully in the pond. Koi are often seen in shopping centers in Hawaii, and for the locals, many of whom are immigrants from Japan, they are also a symbol of their culture. The hotel has been loved by locals for generations as a place where they gather for life’s milestones and events, and the spirit of “ohana (family)” is deeply rooted in the hotel.
The 12-story, 199-room hotel has undergone renovations to create a modern Japanese design with island touches. The in-room art is by Hawaiian artist Lauren Thommar. Equipped with TVs, coffee makers, refrigerators, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, the rooms are suited for a stay as if you were living in the hotel. The building also has a breakfast restaurant, mini-mart, and coin laundry. There are plans to open a bakery and cafe and a plate lunch restaurant (Rainbow Drive-In) in the future.
Don Quijote is a 3 minute walk away and Ala Moana Beach Park is also within walking distance. It is also within easy access to Downtown and Chinatown, as well as Ward Village and Kakaako. In recent years, condominiums have been completed one after another in this area, and casual restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets have appeared on the ground floor of these condominiums. A stroll through the area is sure to bring you many discoveries.
A wide range of discount plans are available, with the “50+ Discount” offering a special 15% off rate for guests over 50 years old. The “Pre-Paid Early Bird Discount” offers a 30% discount on fully prepaid reservations (non-refundable). The “Long-Stay Discount” offers up to 35% off for stays of 7 nights or longer, Wi-Fi, and no resort fee for stays of 14 nights or more. The “Kama’aina Rate” for local residents offers 25% off the room rate plus 50% off the parking fee (normally equivalent to $20 per day), making it suitable for “staycations” as well. For reference, check the early bird rate at this time, starting at $140 per night. The price varies depending on the type of room and dates, but in today’s Hawaii, the $100 range is honestly a great rate.
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