With my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, I've finally stayed at every Marriott in Waikiki. That means I can finally write my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts to help those of you loyal to Bonvoy decide where to stay. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
Waikiki Beach Marriott
Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite
Recently, the Island Milers needed a hotel in Honolulu for a couple of nights. Not wanting to relive our Surfjack nightmare, we booked our old stand-by and got to check out the Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite, which is now one of my favorite room types at the hotel. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite
Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite Review
The last time I stayed in a junior suite at the Waikiki Beach Marriott was way back in the before times of 2019. This was before the pandemic and before the property completed its renovations. So I was curious to see how the refreshed Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite is. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite Review
Review: Queensbreak Restaurant
During our most recent stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we were given a credit for the hotel's newest eatery - the Queensbreak Restaurant. Wanting to maximize the value of this stay, we decided to go check them out for pupus and cocktails. … [Read more...] about Review: Queensbreak Restaurant
Review: Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite
Of all the times I've stayed at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, I've never gotten a room larger than a Jr Suite. But that all changed during my recent stay, which was great! So let's talk about the Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite since there really isn't much information about it out there. … [Read more...] about Review: Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite
My Not-2020 Honolulu Marathon Staycation Intro
For the past couple of years, Mrs. Island Miler has participated in the Honolulu Marathon. And, during both of those years, we stayed in Waikiki to make things easier for ourselves. This year was supposed to be no different, but it's 2020. So, here's my not-2020 Honolulu Marathon Staycation trip report introduction. … [Read more...] about My Not-2020 Honolulu Marathon Staycation Intro
Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
When running a marathon, you're supposed to carbo-load beforehand right? And the Waikiki Beach Marriott has two excellent options, one of which is Arancino di Mare. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
My Travel Year in Review – 2018 Edition
2018, for me, has been an exceptional travel year. What made it exceptional? I traveled more than initially planned, I traveled more this year than I ever have in a single year, and I exceeded my elite qualification goals. So, before the holidays get too hectic, let's do a my travel year in review - 2018 edition post. … [Read more...] about My Travel Year in Review – 2018 Edition
My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
This past August, Marriott hastily merged its system with that of Starwood. And, of course, that hasty system integration caused a lot of pain. But it did result in the standardization of benefits and perks, such as the Suite Night Awards. So, at that time I made my first Marriott Suite Night Award redemption, which is now confirmed. … [Read more...] about My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
Review: Sansei Waikiki
When I first began blogging for the Jeffsetter team, I put together some island guides. Among them were, of course, dining guides. And in those initial dining guides were Sansei Seafood & Sushi restaurants. But I've never reviewed the restaurant itself, despite the fact that I visit Sansei Waikiki fairly often. … [Read more...] about Review: Sansei Waikiki