hawaii is the new crack

Thank you for your help and insight. After much contemplation I found the margin for "error" (as in getting a hotel that I didn't like (HHV) or didn't account for :) ) was far to great. I decided NOT to book this stay as offered & intend to either wait for a hotel that's a little easier to identify. Once again I will add all your tips to my "hotwire wisdom". With much gratitude, HITNC

P.S. : It also says "This hotel charges a resort fee." HITNC

Thank you so much for your answer. With the "beachfront" icon would it be limited to the Moana, Sheraton, & HHV? Does Hotwire ever do "class upgrades"? (i.e. choose a 4-star & get bumped up to a resort or 5-star) I guess in that case then the Royal Hawaiian & (gasp) the Halekulani are in the mix too. WOW this is so exciting. :D Sorry one more question: Have the "Outriggers" ever been reported as "Resorts"? :) Are there any hotels I'm missing in this zone? :) What a great suggestion! of COURSE.... Your insights on my icon questions above would be so greatly appreaciated...& please accept my gratitude for creating a invaluable community & the support you give all of us for the asking.I will update as soon as I decide on a plan of attack. :) Mahalo nui loa, HITNC P.S. I will use the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin my purchases AND searches. :o

Aloha, Grateful Newbie here :o , Using the HOTWIRE link from this site, I searched & found a hotel: April 12-21, 2 Adults 4* Resort, Beachfron, NS, Pool, Restaurant, Laundry, Internet, CAP $184 At first I thought it was the Sheraton Waikiki (VERY desireable...INFINITY POOOOOL! :) ), but I'm a little gun-shy because the price is A LOT steeper that other prices I've seen on HOTWIRE for this property (It's D#mn near their direct-book prepaid price). The other think that made me pause is the remark "We are still gathering reviews for this property". I'm pretty sure they have reviews for the SW. Does this make it the Moana :) 'cause I always thought that the Pink Lady (Royal Hawaiian, the other Beachfront option) was considered 5*. Anyone else on the beach that's a resort AND charges a resort fee? Looking forward to indulging the best addiction on the planet, & would love to be a liiiiittle more sure of the cat that's in the bag. once again: EVERYONE HERE IS AWESOME!!!! Thank you for all your time. Mahalo, crackie HITNC