In 2023, we discovered that the previous Trump Worldwide Resort in Waikiki would reflag underneath LXR Inns & Resorts, Hilton’s assortment of impartial luxurious properties that has a small however rising presence.
Final yr, the Honolulu property joined Hilton Honors as Ka La’i Waikiki Seashore, LXR Inns & Resorts, with the expectation of a sweeping renovation to convey the property as much as LXR requirements in 2025.
That point has lastly arrived. Starting June 2, the 15-year-old lodge will endure a $100 million renovation by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio, with assist from Brooklyn-based Guerin Glass Architects. It would contact all the things from the residential-style visitor rooms and suites to the foyer, pool, eating places, spa and all the things in between.
TPG has unique renderings of what the towering resort close to one of many world’s most well-known seashores will seem like as soon as the development wraps up, hopefully by subsequent March.
“Hawaiian heritage meets worldwide sophistication” is the theme of the renovation. Irongate Group — the crew behind different luxurious resorts like The Ritz-Carlton, Waikiki Seashore, in addition to each the Aman and 4 Seasons resorts in Cabo — is creating this 38-story property.
The brand new rooms might be mild and ethereal, and the rework will give attention to impartial tones, pure woods and small particulars that mirror Hawaiian tradition.
Loos may also be shiny, with clear finishes and a a lot brisker look than their earlier iterations.
Bars and eating places at this LXR will get a contemporary coat of paint after which some, as proven within the renderings. And though Hawaii has a means of creating you wish to be outdoors, this stylish new foyer bar is bound to be an Instagram-worthy lodge scorching spot.
Whereas we get a literal take a look at the brand new eating experiences, we’ll have to attend to see what ideas take over the venues. TPG beforehand reported that together with conceptual modifications, a celeb chef can be opening a restaurant on the lodge’s floor degree.
“This renovation marks a brand new chapter for Ka La’i Waikīkī Seashore,” Jason Grosfeld, chairman and CEO of Irongate Group, mentioned in a press release first shared with TPG. “Our reinvestment displays our deep dedication to Waikīkī and elevates the usual for luxurious hospitality on this iconic vacation spot. By mixing timeless design with up to date magnificence, we’re creating an unparalleled expertise that can outline bespoke luxurious within the coronary heart of Waikiki.”
The renovation will happen in phases to attenuate disruptions to visitors. And whereas it could be a minimum of a yr earlier than we’re capable of expertise Hawaii’s first LXR lodge in its full glory, it’s positive to be well worth the wait.
In the mean time, LXR has 15 resorts open and 11 in growth, together with China, Italy and Paris — the latter of which is opening simply in time for summer time. Like how Irongate reflagged its Waikiki tower underneath LXR, the historic Arizona Biltmore left Waldorf Astoria for the man Hilton luxurious flag final yr.
In fact, TPG might be on the Hawaiian property there as soon as the paint dries. Till then, take a look at our critiques of the dreamy tropical Seychelles property, a Japanese ryokan-style resort in Kyoto and a cliffside stunner in Bali.
And, if you wish to keep earlier than the rework is full, you may ebook with money for as little as $390 per evening, although costs fluctuate wildly all year long — and typically inside the similar week. Hilton Honors members can ebook from 100,000 Hilton Honors factors per evening.
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