HALEPUNA WAIKIKI BY HALEKULANI TO REOPEN APRIL 1, 2021
The Award-Winning Hotel Creates Enhanced Health and Safety Procedures
HONOLULU – (December 1, 2020) Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani announced today it will reopen on April 1, 2021
with enhanced procedures offering islanders and visitors a safe home away from home and an unparalleled guest
experience. Halepuna Waikiki, which opened in October 2019, is the first luxury boutique hotel in the heart ofWaikiki that incorporates the culture of Hawai’i, the aloha spirit of the islands and philosophy of Halekulani,
offering guests a refined retreat where Hawaiian traditions, engaging service, and fine design enrich every guest
room, dining experience, and amenity.
"We look forward to welcoming back our treasured guests and community whom we greatly miss since closing
earlier this year in response to COVID-19,” said Julie Arigo, the hotel’s general manager. “Our primary goal isalways the health and well-being of our guests and employees, and we are honored to be recognized for providing
award-winning service that embodies the aloha spirit. We are excited to reopen our doors in a safe manner sotravelers can feel comfortable and at home, while still enjoying the same warm hospitality guests have come toknow and love at Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani.”
In compliance with government guidelines, support from medical professionals, as well as exceeding industry
standards, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani has developed a comprehensive program to address and maintain asafe and clean environment. The “Halekulani Health” program provides stringent guidelines, while still reflecting
the luxury standards that guests have come to expect. The following highlights some of the revised protocols andprocedures that have been implemented:
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Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required and provided for all employees, and employees
must adhere to mandatory thermal screening and screening questions.
Guests are required to wear face masks in all public areas (face masks and gloves available to guests uponrequest) and touchless hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the property.
Housekeeping services available upon request and contactless delivery to guestrooms is provided. A
minimum of 24-hours is required between use of each guestroom.
Hourly cleaning and sanitizing in high-traffic areas such as the lobby, fitness center, pool, restaurant,restrooms, and elevators.
The number of guests at each dining table will be limited to current Hawaii State Standards and U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines.

To welcome guests back, and to celebrate Halepuna Waikiki’s recognition as the “No. 1 Hotel in Hawai'i” both inTravel + Leisure’s 2020 World’s Best Awards and in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, Halepuna
Waikiki is offering a special Hawaii's Best of 2020 package, which includes daily breakfast for two, a $25 per day
resort credit, and a champagne welcome amenity, starting at $274/night. To book this special package, please visit
here and use promo code BEST2020.
In addition to the excitement surrounding the hotel’s reopening, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani recently received
the coveted AAA Four Diamond® designation by the American Automobile Association. Overall, just 1,718 hotels
and 682 restaurants have earned the AAA Four Diamond designation for 2020. Hotels at this level, which include
just 6.5% of the nearly 27,000 AAA Diamond lodgings, are noted for their upscale style and amenities enhancedwith the right touch of service. To earn the impressive AAA Four Diamond designation, hotels and restaurants must
pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unannounced, in-person evaluations by AAA’s expert inspectors.

For more information on Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, please visit halepuna.com or connect with the hotel on
Instagram and Facebook.
###Media Contact:
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Halekulani & Halepuna Waikiki
Bonnie.bise@halekulani.com
808-931-5025

Halepuna Media Contact:
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310-722-7066
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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 the heart of it all.
Opened as the first luxury boutique hotel in Waikiki, “The House of Welcoming Waters” encompasses 284 guestrooms, 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 member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
L.X.V. collection, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani provides each guest with the highest standards of quality andpersonalized service while celebrating the indigenous surroundings, culture, and aloha spirit of the islands ofHawai’i.
About Halekulani Corporation
Halekulani Corporation owns and operates the globally acclaimed luxury resort Halekulani and highly anticipatedluxury boutique hotel Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani in Hawaii. Halekulani represents a luxury hospitality legacyof unique and iconic proportions and has received more than 500 accolades, awards, and honoraria. Halekulani ishome to award-winning SpaHalekulani, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, Orchids, and La Mer, Hawaii’slongest, consecutively ranked AAA 5 Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Restaurant. Following a multimillion-dollar transformation, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani debuts with the Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant. Thehotel, 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.