WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS ROYAL GARDEN AT WAIKIKI, Honolulu

The resort offers suites with separate living areas and fully equipped kitchenettes that include a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and stovetop. Floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies provide views of the city, the Ala Wai Canal, or the ocean. Select units, such as the Presidential suites, add a washer and dryer within the room.

On the fourth floor, guests find an outdoor Asian-style serenity garden with seating, a business center with two desktop computers and a printer, and a fitness center with cardiovascular and resistance machines. The property has an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a fenced area, plus two saunas. Additional facilities include a BBQ area, a laundromat, and a snack station in the lobby with self-pay items.

The resort is a 10-minute walk from Fort Derussy Beach Park and Waikiki Beach, and a 10-minute walk from the Hawaii Convention Center. The Kalakaua Shopping District and numerous ABC stores are within a few blocks. Diamond Head State Monument is a short drive or bus ride away, with a major bus stop one block from the hotel.

The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round and welcomes all ages, with a shallow end for younger children. Families can use the on-site BBQ facilities and the laundromat for longer stays. The resort's concierge arranges trips and activities such as bike tours, walking tours, snorkeling, and diving.

A 24-hour front desk staff can assist with luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and concierge services. Valet parking and an ATM/cash machine are available on the property. The resort provides a fax/photocopying service and dry cleaning for business travelers.

Rooms: Suites with full kitchenettes and separate living areas

Amenities: Asian-style serenity garden, business center, and saunas

Location: 10-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and Convention Center

Family: Year-round pool with shallow end and BBQ area

Services: 24-hour front desk and valet parking