I have a BIG problem with Hyatt; it can be damn near impossible to redeem points and certificates with them. And, now, another change has me saying so much for redeeming at Hyatt Centric Waikiki. … [Read more...] about So Much for Redeeming at Hyatt Centric Waikiki
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later
With Hyatt's recent category adjustments, my expiring credit card certificate became good at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki. So, I decided to do a Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach - Two Years Later staycation to see what's changed. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later
Review: Ice Monster Hawaii
Shave ice as we know it in Hawaii is based on the Japanese kakigori, which was brought over by plantation workers. But a new Taiwanese-style of shave ice is gaining popularity, and Ice Monster Hawaii is the best of these. … [Read more...] about Review: Ice Monster Hawaii
Hyatt is Adjusting its Hotel Award Categories Too
Shortly after Marriott announced its huge award category changes, we here similar news from another hotelier. That's right, Hyatt is adjusting its hotel award categories too now. So let's see how the changes impact Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Hyatt is Adjusting its Hotel Award Categories Too
Review: Dukes Lane Market and Eatery
Food halls are fast becoming a thing in Hawaii. And one of the newest ones is Dukes Lane Market & Eatery in Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Dukes Lane Market and Eatery
Duke Lane Coming to the Hyatt Centric Waikiki
A new food and beverage retail concept is coming to Waikiki. Called Duke Lane, the concept will focus on local and gourmet products. … [Read more...] about Duke Lane Coming to the Hyatt Centric Waikiki
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Dining: The Lanai
The other day I reviewed the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach. It's a great hotel, despite its location and lack of amenities. I'd say its easily one of my favorite properties on Oahu. Missing from my hotel review, though, is a review on the property's dining options. So today, I'd like to review the Hyatt Centric Waikiki sole restaurant: The Lanai … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Dining: The Lanai
Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is one of the newest hotels in Waikiki. And while there have been many new hotels opening recently in Waikiki, the Hyatt Centric is one of the few full-service ones. But, like most "new" Waikiki hotel, it is also a conversion, sort of. Let's take a deeper look at this exciting, new property. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Centric Waikiki is Opening on December 8
The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, as previously reported, is the first Hyatt Centric property in Hawaii. The property's page initially listed the opening date as "Winter 2016." Reservations then opened up for March 15, 2017, and beyond last month. Now we've learned that the Hyatt Centric Waikiki is Opening on December 8, 2016. The new opening date was reported in an … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki is Opening on December 8
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Now Available for Booking
Hyatt Centric Waikiki now available for booking with dates from March 15, 2017, and beyond. Originally slated to open during winter 2016, the property seems to have experienced a slight delay in opening. Technically March 15 is still winter, though just barely, and it isn't going to be 2016 anymore. ? No matter, the Hyatt Centric Waikiki looks like it's going to be a … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Now Available for Booking