Outrigger Completes Renovation Best Western The Plaza
Hotel Located Near the Honolulu International Airport
HONOLULU, HI, November 24, 2008. Robert McConnell, general manager of Best Western The Plaza Hotel, is pleased to announce the completion of a multi-year $3 million comprehensive renovation of this popular airport hotel. Guests are now enjoying newly upgraded guest rooms and corridors, a refreshed hotel lobby, a transformed Plaza Cafe and enhanced guest services along with the warm island welcome every guest and traveler receives when entering this comfortable airport hotel.
"We're very pleased with the changes made at Best Western The Plaza Hotel," said Mr. McConnell. "The comfort and satisfaction of our guests has been enhanced ten fold with the hotel upgrades; and whether traveling for business or pleasure, our friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay while visiting Honolulu."
Guests will notice significant changes immediately upon entering the hotel lobby, which is freshly decorated with new furnishings and a selection of island art allowing guests to embrace the Hawaiian ambiance, culture and traditions. A new, upgraded telephone system also enhances the new guest experience.
Each of the newly-renovated guest rooms at this 100 percent smoke-free Best Western boasts new carpeting and lighting. Bedding is plush, allowing guests a more relaxed and comfortable stay. Island artwork, including paintings from renowned Hawaii artist Peggy Chun, subtly embellishes the redecorated rooms, along with new drapery and shears.
Whether traveling on business or pleasure, guests will appreciate the special services and amenities. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet in the revamped Plaza Cafe, free 24-hour airport shuttle transportation and overnight parking at only $5 per night let guests feel more at ease during their stay. Guests can also contact friends, family and businesses with free local phone calls and free hard wired high speed Internet in every room. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, gift shop and meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Best Western The Plaza Hotel is located just a half mile from Honolulu International Airport. Several military bases are nearby. The hotel is also ideally situated near key area attractions and landmarks, including Pearl Harbor's Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri and Aloha Stadium, home to the Pro Bowl and Aloha Flea Market. Guests traveling on business also will appreciate the hotel's proximity to some of Honolulu's major business districts.
As a Best Western International hotel, members of the Gold Crown Club International, Best Western's free rewards program, can earn 10 points that never expire for every U.S. dollar spent on qualified room rates or 250 miles on qualified stays.
Best Western The Plaza Hotel is a comfortable, convenient and enjoyable accommodation choice when traveling to the Hawaiian island of Oahu, and the experience has been further enhanced with the just completed renovations. For reservations or hotel information, call your preferred travel professional or call toll-free 800-800-4683 or (808) 836-3636 (long distance charges apply). For online information or reservations, log on at www.bestwestern.com.




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