Like everything else in the village--which really is a mini-city unto itself--theres a wide choice of accommodations housed in four towers (Rainbow, Tapa, Diamond Head, and Alii) that range from simply lovely to ultra-deluxe. All the rooms are large and beautifully furnished; if you can afford it, we highly recommend the ones in the Alii Tower. Located right on the ocean, the 348 amenity-laden rooms and suites offer all the royal treatment that the name implies, including in-room registration, an exclusive health club and swimming pool, and the full attention of a multilingual staff. Each room has a fully stocked refreshment center, in-room coffee services, no fewer than three phones (one of which is PC-compatible), and even a mini-TV on the bathroom vanity. But if you go with one of the more affordable towers, youll still be happy. Its a great place to stay with the kids.

Dining/Diversions: Both the Golden Dragon (excellent Cantonese and Szechwan cuisine in exquisite Asian-style surroundings) and the romantic Bali By the Sea, with ocean views and gourmet cuisine, are named among Honolulus best restaurants year after year. Other restaurants include a couple of casual cafes (one with a "fitness-first" menu), a steak-and-seafood joint, a sushi bar, and a branch of Benihana. Illusionist John Hirokawa and "The Magic of Polynesia" are featured at the Hilton Dome. There is also a handful of bars and lounges--including the beachfront Hau Tree Bar--many featuring nightly entertainment.

Amenities: Multilingual concierge; same-day laundry; in-room fax and computer hookups in many rooms; year-round children's program (one of Waikiki's best); free fitness classes, Hawaiiana instruction, and walking tours for adults; on-site Atlantis Submarine rides; in-room massage; room service. There are also a business center, a fitness center, three pools, and tons of shops.