HOTELS & RESORTS OF HALEKULANI PROPERTIES HONORED BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2020
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Newly Opened Halepuna Waikiki Recognized as the #1 Hotel in Hawaii
HONOLULU, Hawaii, October 6, 2020 – Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, the hotel development andmanagement division of Honolulu‐based Halekulani Corporation, is pleased to announce that Halepuna Waikiki
by Halekulani and Halekulani have earned top ratings by the Condé Nast Traveler 2020 Readers’ ChoiceAwards, with Halepuna Waikiki garnering the title of the #1 Hotel in Hawaii. Halepuna’s achievement follows
its designation as the #1 Resort Hotel in Hawaii by the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards, signaling thefirst time in seven years for Hawaii and the third time in the history of the awards that one hotel has received
both achievements. In addition to this rare achievement, Halekulani also earned a top spot on the list,
receiving the award for the #3 Hotel in Hawaii.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler and we are humbled by thecontinued support of our two beloved properties,” said Peter Shaindlin, Chief Operating Officer of Halekulani
Corporation. “This is the second time Halepuna has been named the #1 hotel in Hawaii in 2020 according totravelers around the world and is a true reflection of the persevering commitment of our teams and thesignature service they deliver.”
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards are the longest‐running and most prestigious recognition ofexcellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as "the best of the best of travel." More than
600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers spanning the globe submitted a record‐breaking number of responses,
rating their travel experiences. The 2020 Readers' Choice Awards are celebrated in the November issue ofCondé Nast Traveler US and UK print editions. They are also published on Condé Nast Traveler's website atwww.cntraveler.com/rca.
Having first opened its doors less than a year ago, Halepuna Waikiki debuted in October 2019 as the firstboutique hotel in Waikiki. Embodying the Hawaiian translation of its name, the ‘House of Welcoming Waters’
is a refined retreat that offers an elevated urban resort experience and incorporates the culture of Hawaii
indigenous surroundings, culture, and aloha spirit of the islands throughout every aspect of the property.
Halepuna delivers the highest standards of quality and personalized service alongside 284 elegantly appointed
rooms and suites, an eighth‐floor oasis for wellness and relaxation and the acclaimed Halekulani Bakery &Restaurant, a full‐service venue featuring a locally inspired menu and chocolate‐viewing kitchen.
Located just steps from its sister property, Halekulani remains one of the most award‐winning hotels in Hawaii
with more than 500 awards since opening in 1984. Renowned for its distinguished service, luxurious
accommodations, celebrated cuisine and prestigious SpaHalekulani, the oceanfront hotel is an unparalleleddestination for enriching, immersive experiences. With a strong commitment to local arts and culture, guestsof Halekulani receive exclusive access to the “For You, Everything” program, which provides special andcomplimentary admission to some of Oahu’s finest art and cultural venues and events.
The Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani portfolio also includes Halekulani Okinawa, which opened in July 2019 onthe main island of Okinawa, Japan and has already been named an award‐winning hotel. Situated on one mileof coastline within the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi‐National Park, Halekulani Okinawa offers guests a lush naturallandscape from which they can experience the rich culture and heritage of the region.
For more information, please visit www.halepuna.com, www.halekulani.com &www.okinawa.halekulani.com/en.

###About Halekulani Corporation
Halekulani Corporation owns and operates the globally acclaimed luxury resort Halekulani and the new luxury
boutique hotel Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani in Hawaii. Halekulani represents a luxury hospitality legacy ofunique and iconic proportions and has received more than 500 awards. Halekulani is home to award‐winning
SpaHalekulani, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, Orchids and La Mer, Hawaii’s longest, consecutively
ranked AAA 5 Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five‐Star Restaurant. Following a multi‐ million‐dollartransformation, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani debuts with the Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant. The hotel,
which is situated in close proximity to its iconic sister property and was designed by acclaimed New York City‐
based firm Champalimaud providing hospitality hallmarks of the Halekulani brand such as innovative guest
experiences and gracious service.
About Halekulani
Since its inception in 1984 as one of the world’s finest and most acclaimed independent luxury hotels,
Halekulani has received more than 500 awards such as the recent Travel + Leisure readers’ poll, the “Best
Service in North America,” as well as voted one of the Best Hotels in Hawaii by USA Today’s 10Best. Halekulani
is home to SpaHalekulani, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, Orchids, Cattleya, and La Mer, Hawaii’slongest, consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five‐Star Restaurant. For twentyyears, Halekulani has maintained a strong commitment to arts and culture through exclusive alliances withOahu’s most iconic cultural venues. Halekulani is operated by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a brandmanagement division of the Honolulu‐based Halekulani Corporation, which also oversees the newly opened
Halepuna Waikiki. Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and is aligned with Tokyo’slegendary Imperial Hotel. For further information, please visit www.halekulani.com.
About Halepuna Waikiki By Halekulani
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, located steps away from Waikiki Beach and directly across from sister
property Halekulani, Hawaii’s most venerated hotel, appeals to Oahu visitors who are looking to be in theheart of it all. Opened as the first luxury boutique hotel in Waikiki, the “House of Welcoming Waters”
encompasses 284 guest rooms, four suites, the first‐ever Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, the hotel’s full‐service, all‐day casual dining concept, a dramatic eighth floor pool deck and bar and fitness studio. A memberof Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.X.V. collection, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani provides each guest with thehighest standards of quality and personalized service, while celebrating the indigenous surroundings, culture
and aloha spirit of the islands of Hawai’i. For more information, please visit www.halepuna.com.
Halekulani Corporation Media Contact:
EVINS Communications
Email: HalekulaniCorporation@Evins.com

Halepuna Media Contact:
J Public Relations
Email: Halepuna@jpublicrelations.com