Sheraton Waikiki Unveils $200 Million Renovation

Above, the Sheraton Waikiki in 2016. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For me, the criteria for liking a place enough is to want to go or stay there again. Such is the case of the Sheraton Waikiki, where I stayed in 2016 while in Oahu. Yeah, I'd stay there again.

The hotel, even then, was a nice place and it has recently completed its $200 million renovation. 

According to Travel Weekly:

The oceanfront Sheraton Waikiki has completed its $200 million renovation of all 1,636 guestrooms and suites. Guests will also notice upgrades in the hallways, elevator landings and event and retail spaces.

The refreshed guestrooms feature platform beds, spa-like bathrooms and daybeds on the balconies.

"We're thrilled with the results of the renovations and are beyond excited for our guests to experience the beauty, comfort and aloha spirit that the Sheraton Waikiki offers," area general manager Tom Calame said in a press release.

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Ahwahnee Hotel To Be Closed For Renovations In 2023

Above, one of the sitting rooms of the Ahwahnee Hotel. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those who wish to stay at Yosemite National Park's historic Ahwahnee Hotel next year are going to be disappointed. It will be closed to visitors early next year.

On the other hand, the following is good news as the hotel will be undergoing extensive upgrades so that it will be around for a second hundred years.

CapRadio reported:

Yosemite National Park’s 95-year-old Ahwahnee Hotel is set to undergo some major upgrades.

Park spokesman Scott Gediman said the $31.5 million project includes bracing the chimneys and support walls, replacing window frames, dining room and solarium glass, as well as other infrastructure upgrades.

He also said the project will include the installation of new seismic protection infrastructure.

"With the San Andreas Fault on the east side of the Sierra, we certainly do get some earthquake activity,” he said. “In fact, over the weekend there was a small earthquake that I actually felt here in the park. And so, it's just one of those things with a hotel that is almost 100 years old, it just doesn't have the seismic features that are required."

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