A Family Staycation at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Nearly three years ago, our family staycationed at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel for the first time.

The 1000-room hotel in the heart of Waikiki is steeped in history, yet provides modern conveniences, and a variety of services and amenities.

Over the Easter weekend, we were fortunate to have been invited back for a quick one-night stay.

Upon check-in, we were greeted with lei, and kids received a fun coloring book.

We stayed in a 2-bedroom suite, which had a large living and dining area, a full kitchen, and two bathrooms.

Although the suite was quite dated, I enjoyed the spaciousness and coziness.

Don the soft robe and slippers and it's easy to unwind!

The suite was also equipped with three televisions, a Keurig coffee maker, and even a washer and dryer!

The large lanai and the pretty views were a huge plus as well.

The kids loved the pool, and I loved that bottled water and fresh fruit were offered to guests.

Get there early to snag a seat under the umbrella, or rent one of the two cabanas, because it can get quite hot.

If you prefer the beach, you're in luck, because the beach is just across the street!

When hunger strikes, you can simply order room service, head down to Splash Bar (open for lunch and dinner), or indulge in the buffets at Pikake Terrace (open for breakfast and dinner).

We were fortunate to dine at Pikake Terrace for both dinner and Easter brunch, and we definitely got our fill of delicious Italian eats at dinner, as well as hearty faves (including a Rainbow Mimosa Bar!) during brunch.  You can read about the dinner here, and the Easter brunch here (note - Pikake Terrace will have a fabulous brunch for Mother's day.  You can find out what's on the menu and get more information here).

A resort charge of $34.55/night includes amenities such as Wi-Fi access, MiFi rental, one-day GoPro Camera rental, two bottles of water, Sea Life Park discounts, keiki discounts at Pikake Terrace, and so much more!

We had a short, but sweet stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel!

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel

120 Kaiulani Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-5811

Mahalo to the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani for hosting our stay.  Gratuity was paid on my own.

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Visit Denver: Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood

Our family loves Residence Inn by Marriott properties.  The large suites, complimentary hot breakfast, and Residence Inn Mix are just a few of the reasons why we often seek out a Residence Inn whenever we travel, and while in Denver, we stayed at the Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood.

Located just 10 miles southwest of Downtown Denver with easy access to Highway 285, the pet-friendly, 102-suite hotel offers guests the comfort and convenience of a "home away from home."

Our family of five stayed in a 2-Bedroom Suite, which gave us ample room to eat, sleep, and relax.

In the suite is a full kitchen, a dining table, a living room with a sofa bed, two separate bedrooms each with a bathroom, and even a fireplace!

There were 3 TVs, a large work desk, and plenty of charging stations for our tech.

Every morning we'd find a seat in the Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood's recently-refreshed, multi-functional community space, where we'd indulge in eggs, meats, cereals, yogurts, fruits, and waffles.

I think it's really great that the Residence Inn provides all sorts of toppings and ingredients so you can really customize your breakfast.

Top your waffle with chocolate chips and Nutella; make an egg and sausage English muffin sandwich; stir in brown sugar and coconut in your oatmeal - the possibilities are endless!

On select evenings, guests can enjoy complimentary sips and bites during the Residence Inn Mix.

On property is a small fitness center, a basketball court, and an indoor pool.

The Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood also offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and an outdoor picnic / BBQ area.

The Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood was ideal for our family's stay in Denver!


Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood
7050 W Hampden Ave

Lakewood, CO 80227
(303) 985-7676

I was offered a media rate for our stay.  Gratuities were paid on my own.

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Top 10: Reasons to Stay at the JW Marriott Indianapolis

If you're planning to visit the Indianapolis area, I highly recommend a stay at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

Here are my top 10 reasons why:

1. Centrally located in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance to numerous shops, restaurants, and attractions
2. Connected to Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium by covered walkway
3. Spacious rooms
4. Plenty of charging stations and outlets for your smartphone and/or laptop
5. Marriott's dreamy, signature REVIVE® bedding will offer hours of comfortable sleep
6. Large fitness center
7. Indoor pool
8. Complimentary bottled water in rooms
9. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer great views of the city
10. Two full-service restaurants on property

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Visit Indianapolis: JW Marriott Indianapolis

In the heart of Downtwon Indianapolis is the award-winning, luxury hotel JW Marriott Indianapolis.

With one of the largest ballrooms in the world, two full-service restaurants, and over 1000 rooms and suites, the JW Marriott Indianapolis is constantly abuzz with visitors and guests.

Our family was fortunate to stay at this conveniently-located hotel, which is just steps away from an abundance of attractions, restaurants, and retailers, and is also connected to the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium by covered walkway.

We stayed in a beautiful, high floor 2-queen bed room with a fantastic view of the White River through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The spacious room included Marriott's dreamy signature REVIVE® bedding, a 40-inch flat screen TV, a chair, and desk. There is no mini fridge, but a coffee maker and complimentary bottled water is provided.

The large bathroom included a marble vanity, lighted make up mirror, and a variety of bath amenities.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis has a large exercise room, a swimming pool, whirlpool, a shoe shine stand, and a business center.

The hotel offers valet or self-parking, 24-hour room service, and newspaper delivery to your room.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis is ideal for both business and pleasure.  We loved being able to simply walk a few blocks to check out museums or dine at restaurants.  And despite the large number of people visiting or staying at the hotel, we never had any issues with noise.  

Service was excellent during our stay, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay at the JW Marriott Indianapolis again.

JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 860-5800

A portion of our stay was hosted.  Remaining night and gratuity was paid on our own.

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