Some Recent Renovation News

  • Courtyard by Marriott Waikīkī Beach – Completed multimillion-dollar renovation of 405 guest rooms, along with refreshed public spaces. Read More
  • Pagoda Hotel (Honolulu) – Completed property-wide refresh of 199 rooms, updated interiors and public spaces, restored koi ponds, and introduced new dining tenants including Rainbow Drive-In and Paris Baguette. Read More
  • Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort – Undergoing a $100M, 524-room phased renovation set for completion in late 2026, marking the brand’s fourth major Waikīkī refresh since 2018. Read More
  • Coco Palms Resort (Kauaʻi) – Just kidding… At this point, it’s more legend than project.

Renovation Translation Table:

  • Refresh – The “we had a little budget left” special. Paint, maybe some artwork, and a deep clean that should’ve happened anyway. May include some soft and hard goods.
  • Soft Goods Renovation – New carpet, curtains, bedding, maybe a chair if we’re feeling generous. Same room, we just changed the outfit.
  • Hard Goods Renovation – Furniture, case goods, bathrooms, fixtures. This is actual money being spent, not just a trip to the design showroom clearance rack.
  • Multi-Million Dollar Renovation – Usually means “low” multi-millions. If it were $50M+, trust me… they’d tell you.
  • Full Renovation – Everything short of knocking the building down.
  • Phased Renovation – We’re renovating while staying open with earplugs as the new amenity.

And once any of these are done, you can officially declare that the hotel has been “reimagined.” 😉


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