Ilikai
Honolulu, Hawaii
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The Ilikai is a landmark oceanfront high rise hotel and condominium at the western end of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawai'i. When it opened in 1964, the Ilikai was the first luxury high rise hotel in Hawai'i.
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Directions
From Honolulu, Hawaii
- Head northwest toward Richards St (489 ft)
- Turn left onto Richards St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Queen St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Bishop St (338 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Ala Moana Blvd (2.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Ala Moana Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Kahanamoku StreetDestination will be on the right(495 ft)
Located at 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815
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