Iconic Ilikai Waikiki hotel, of Hawaii 5-0 fame, closes

The Ilikai hotel, featured long ago in the opening segment of Hawaii 5-0 (some of you may remember Steve McGarrett / Jack Lord standing on the balcony) ceased operations on July 9.

News of the oceanfront hotels financial woes had been in the news for months and, finally, the current owners decided to close. Of the 1000+ units, the 800+ condo and time-share units are not affected.

The Ilikai is located at 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard and is one of the first hotels you drive past when entering Waikiki. The 30-story hotel was said to be the first high-rise deluxe hotel when it opened in 1964. The key to budget travel is to plan in advance. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our thoughts. Preparation and expending our travel budget wisely is a concern for most families. Minimizing spending and fees, while still taking pleasure in your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed accomplishment and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning behind saving money while touring is simple: Even if your personal funds is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, regardless of whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel bill!. Rooms facing the ocean have fabulous views of the Pacific and Ala Wai Yacht Harbor Marina.

The close proximity to Ala Moana Center and Hawaii Convention Center made it perfect for business travelers. During its hey day, the Ilikai offered numerous excellent restaurants, nightclubs (one was located at the top of the hotel), ballroom, shops and more.

The video of Hawaii 5-0's opening sequence was not avaiiable to post but click here and you can view it and see Jack Lord and the Ilikai. The following video (although it does not feature the hotel) was fun to watch.

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