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Coastal City Hotels for the Best of Both Worlds
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Honolulu, HI
Located steps away from iconic Waikiki Beach, Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers spacious and comfortable accommodations, a wide range of familyfriendly activities, and a variety of delicious dining options. There are two restaurants from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto—a signature Japanese restaurant and a casual ramen spot—as well as a locally owned coffee shop, an Instagrammable pool bar, and one of the best buffets in Waikiki. Take a dip in the stunning infinity pool, explore the island's rich culture and history, gaze in awe at the three-story saltwater Oceanarium home to more than a thousand Hawaiian marine species, or simply unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
A stone's throw from the famous French Quarter of New Orleans sits Ace Hotel New Orleans, a cultural hub where there is always something going on. Housed in an Art Deco building that used to be the largest furniture store in the American South, this hotel, like the city, has soul. The venue off the lobby, Three Keys, offers electrifying jazz & blues music, while the culinary options like Josephine Estelle (helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chefs) and the rooftop garden Alto, give guests and locals alike places to sip cocktails and enjoy the big easy.
Centrally located in the heart of Victoria, The Parkside Hotel & Spa is the perfect home base for exploring the vibrant city and Vancouver Island at large. The all-suite, sustainably certified hotel was the world’s first urban hotel to join Beyond Green, a diverse portfolio offering a range of guest experiences in unique locations around the world. On site, guests will find a rejuvenating spa, a bistro with great espresso, ale, and wine, rooftop gardens, and a 25-meter swimming pool and a fitness center.
Fresh off a major redevelopment, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa is a perfect match for travelers looking to stay near Market Street in the center of San Francisco's arts scene and near some of the city's hottest restaurants. The stylish, sophisticated hotel features sustainable design throughout, 686 rooms and suites overlooking San Francisco, an exciting modern French brasserie with an eclectic cocktail program, and extensive meeting spaces, which take cues from the hotel’s art-centric location.
On top of Nob Hill in one of the most scenic neighborhoods in San Francisco, Stanford Court pays homage to the pioneering history of The City by the Bay. On the former site of railroad tycoon Leland Stanford's 1800s mansion, you'd be hard-pressed to find a hotel that is more quintessentially San Francisco. The rooms are spacious, with large bathrooms and elements of mid-century design throughout, and there are modern amenities all around to give it a comfortable, contemporary feel. Grab dinner or drinks downstairs, before taking a second to browse the well-stocked vinyl library.
