Laura Medina of Carlisle Travel, who until recently lived and worked in Honolulu, described the Laylow as laid back and well-located to take advantage of the surrounding area. Laura commented on the friendly, accommodating staff and their “Aloha style.” “You’ll find the atmosphere to be warm and welcoming, and locals, as well as guests, go there for cocktails and dinner,” she says.

“The room prices reflect its location away from the beach and its basic amenities,” Medina adds, “but that’s ideal for some visitors who like its casual atmosphere and friendly style.” The 2022 World’s Best hotel’s mid-century decor combines with modern conveniences like USB chargers and device-enabled televisions. There’s a pool with cabanas, a 24/7 fitness center, and fire pits on their garden lanai.

The Hideout restaurant serves modern Hawaiian cuisine in an open lanaʻi setting with live entertainment nightly from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. In the morning, Hideout Coffee is the place for barista-crafted specialty coffees and fresh pastries, while Paia Fish Market and Texas 808 are two independently owned restaurants on the Laylow property.

The Details: 

• The Neighborhood: The hotel is tucked away a few blocks from the beach in a lively part of Waikiki on Kuhio Avenue.
• Distance from the Airport: The hotel is 15 miles from the airport.
• Nearby Attractions: Short walk to the beach, International Marketplace, Kalakaua Avenue shops and restaurants.
• Accessibility: Mobility-accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other accommodations are available.
• Rates: Rooms start at an average of $289 a night for a Marriott Bonvoy member rate.
• Parking: Available for $40 a day.
• Resort Fee: The $35 daily destination fee includes Wi-Fi, pool and beach towels, shave ice, fitness center, welcome basket, and cruiser bicycles.

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