Embassy Suites®-WBW®: Family Haven- Gay Travelers
Date: January 14, 2009
Release Number: 05/09
Embassy Suites®-WBW®: A Family-Friendly Haven for Gay Travelers
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII –Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk® provides luxurious and comfortable accommodations for gay couples and families looking to relax and have fun on the island of Oahu. Spacious one-and two-bedroom suites, which can sleep up to six people, allow families to share quality time with one another, while still being able to enjoy privacy and personal space.
“The concept of ‘ohana’ (family) is tremendously important in Hawaii,” said Bob Yeoman, general manager of Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk. “When staying at our resort, we want guests to feel that they are part of our ohana—we aim to provide an abundant amount of guest services and amenities to ensure their family vacation is carefree.”
As Oahu’s first and only “all-suite” resort, Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk welcomes guests with a variety of special Hawaii-inspired services and amenities not offered at any other Embassy Suites property in the world. Upon arrival, guests experience a relaxing sit-down check-in complete with a fresh tropical beverage or mango mimosa and are gifted with a complimentary contemporary Hawaiian music CD compilation.
Children will enjoy the hotel’s daily story cards, which are left on the suite pillows once a day, providing insight into Hawaiian history, culture and lore. These informative cards are a great keepsake for children to remember the educational aspects of their island vacation.
To start the morning off right, families can head down to the Grand Lanai covered terrace to enjoy Embassy Suites’ signature, complimentary Full Cooked-to-Order breakfast with savory omelets and fresh tropical fruits, as well as local favorites like Portuguese Sausage and lomilomi salmon. And, after a long day of touring the island’s beautiful sights or frolicking at nearby Waikiki beach, guests can unwind at the Grand Lanai’s nightly manager reception* and mingle with other travelers. The backdrop of ocean air and balmy weather provides families with the perfect ambiance to enjoy the resort’s assortment of delicious complimentary refreshments and appetizers.
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk also provides its guests with easy access to a diverse selection of shops, family-friendly dining and entertainment opportunities. Guests are encouraged to experience educational and cultural activities at Waikiki Beach Walk’s Mana Hawaii, an island boutique offering informal ukulele and hula lessons, story telling and other fun activities perfect for children of all ages. Also, Waikiki Beach Walk’s open-air plaza and center stage is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy island entertainment, with a hula performance held every Tuesday afternoon and island music each Sunday evening.
“At Embassy Suites-Hawaii Beach Walk we are committed to providing a gay-friendly vacation experiences and are proud to be listed as a Travel Alternatives Group (TAG) Approved® hotel,” Yeoman added. “We strive to provide families access to a wide assortment of fun educational and cultural experiences to make the most of their stay here in the islands.”
Published rates for Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk start at $399 for a one-bedroom suite and promotional rates starting at $299 a night are available at times throughout the year on a space available basis. For package specials, reservations or more information, visit www.EmbassySuitesWaikiki.com or call 1-800-EMBASSY.
CONTACTS:
Nancy Daniels, APR, Director of PR Monica Salter
Outrigger Enterprises Group Bennet Group PR
Ph: 808-921-6839 Ph: 808-531-6087 ext.102
Email: nancy.daniels@outrigger.com Email: monica@bennetgroup.com
About Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk®
Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk®, Hawaii’s only all-suite resort, is steps away from Waikiki beach and is located in the heart of the $535 million Waikiki Beach Walk®. As the Embassy brand’s flagship leisure resort, Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk is owned and operated by Outrigger Enterprises Group. The resort consists of two towers and offers one- and two-bedroom upscale suites, each appointed with design elements that capture Hawaii’s sense of place, a wet bar and private bedrooms separate from living rooms.
Guests are welcomed with a variety of complimentary services and Hawaii-inspired amenities including daily, complimentary, Full Cooked-to-Order breakfast, nightly Manager’s Reception with live entertainment, refreshments and appetizers, high-speed Internet access, free local and domestic long distance phone calls, 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center. Upon arrival, guests enjoy a relaxing sit-down check-in process with a welcoming fresh tropical beverage or mango mimosa, plus a complimentary limited edition contemporary Hawaiian music CD to take home as a memento of their stay. For an unforgettable and convenient Hawaiian getaway, Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk outshines ordinary Waikiki resorts. For reservations or more information, visit www.EmbassySuitesWaikiki.com or call 1-800-EMBASSY.
About Embassy Suites Hotels®
Embassy Suites Hotels® is a member of the Hilton Family of Hotels and opened its first hotel in 1984. It was the first all-suite upscale hotel brand to enter the industry and today has nearly 190 hotels. To make reservations or learn the locations of Embassy Suites Hotels in urban, suburban, airport and resort areas, travelers can visit the Embassy Suites Hotels Web site at www.embassysuites.com, call 1-800-EMBASSY or contact their professional travel agent.
Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with nearly 2,800 hotels and 475,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 150,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Coral by Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf-Astoria Collection™.
*Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
**First 30-minutes of phone calls to the U.S. and Canada.