This hotel, located on Waikiki beach, is massive with 1,695 rooms in two 30-story towers. More than two-thirds of those rooms, all recently renovated, face the water and offer some sort of ocean view. The hotel has three restaurants, the most elegant of which is on the 30th floor with vistas of the city.

Sheraton Waikiki Amenities:

• 1,695 rooms. Three restaurants, two bars. Airport transportation available. Children's activity center. Fitness center, fitness classes available. Two outdoor pools, children's pool. Spa. Business center.