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2022 East-West Center International Media Conference
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Preferential accommodation rates are being offered to all registered participants and guests of the 2022 EWC International Media Conference. Reservations are subject to space availability. All reservations must be made directly with the hotels. Please follow the specific registration procedures for the accommodations you select.

Please note that the accommodations listed are only suggestions. You are welcome to find a hotel on your own. Search for hotels near the Hawai'i Convention Center and East-West Center.

Transportation between the suggested hotels and the conference venue will be provided once in the morning and at the end of each day. If the hotel you select is not near the conference venue and not one of the suggested accommodations listed, you will need to make your own transportation arrangements to and from the conference venue.

 

EAST-WEST CENTER HOUSING - LINCOLN HALL

1821 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawai'i  96848
Telephone: +1 808.944.7816
Desk Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Note: Lincoln Hall will begin accepting reservations on March 1, 2022. Space is limited!

Lincoln Hall apartments are furnished with a desk, dresser, chair, 1-double bed, television, telephone, study lamp, closet space, hangers, ceiling fan, clock radio and small refrigerator. Linen, bedding (including pillow, blanket, bedspread, two sheets, and a pillowslip), towels and soap are provided. Rooms are cleaned and linen is exchanged weekly. All apartments have cable TV, telephone service, broadband internet connectivity and private bathroom/toilet facilities. Coin operated laundry machines, a microwave oven and a soft drink machine are available in the basement of Lincoln Hall.

Check-in time is 2:00pm and check-out time is 10:00am. If the room is ready there is flexibility on the check-in time. If the room is not ready, you may leave your bags with the front desk and come back to check in later. If you check out later than the 10:00 a.m. check-out time, you may be charged for an additional night. If you arrive at night or early morning between 8:00pm and 8:00am, ask the taxi driver to first stop at Hale Mānoa where there is a 24-hour front desk, so that you can obtain your key to Lincoln Hall. The key will open the side entrance to Lincoln Hall and the door to your room.

Reservations & Payment

For reservations, please complete the Housing Visitor Request Form and email it to [email protected]. In your email, please indicate that you will be attending the EWC International Media Conference. You MUST register for the conference first in order to receive the EWC Housing rates listed below.

Tips for completing the form:

  • For Requester Name, Telephone, Email Address, and Post Address, please provide your personal contact information.
  • For Requester Status, please check “EWC participant/resident.”
  • Please electronically sign the bottom Requester’s Signature field.

IMPORTANT: A credit card is needed to guarantee the reservation. For security reasons, please DO NOT email the form with your credit information. You may leave the credit card information section blank, and call +1 808.944.7805 to provide your credit card information over the phone, or you may fax the form with credit card information to +1 808.944.7790. You may also mail the form to:

East-West Center Housing Office
1711 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawai‘i  96848

Payment for housing can be made by travelers’ checks, cash, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Diner’s Club) at the Lincoln Hall reception desk or at the Hale Mānoa reception desk. Payment will be requested upon check-in. Cancellations or changes to your reservation must be made at least 72 hours in advance to avoid penalty charges.

 

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI CONFERENCE HOUSING - FREAR HALL

2569 Dole Street
Honolulu, Hawai'i  96822
Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/housing/communities/frearhall
Virtual Tour: Frear Hall Virtual Tour

Conveniently located minutes from Waikīkī and downtown Honolulu, UH Conference Housing offers comfortable and affordable accommodations. NOTE: The rates included below are provided as an estimate and subject to change. Summer 2022 rates have not been finalized. The actual 2022 rates will be posted as soon as they are released. 

  • Deluxe Quad (maximum 4 persons) - Four individual bedrooms (one guest per room) with shared bathroom facilities in the unit - US$200
  • Quad (maximum 4 persons) - Two shared bedrooms (2 guests per room) with shared bathroom facilities in the unit - US$150
  • Suite (maximum 2 persons) - Two individual bedrooms (one guest per room) with shared bathroom facilities in the unit - US$122
  • Single Suite (maximum 1 person) - Individual bedroom with private bathroom - US$72

Purchase of a meal plan is required for each night of stay at UH Conference Housing. Participation in the meal plan program is mandatory for all Conference Housing Guests. Meals can be used at any time during the duration of your stay with Conference Housing. Take-out meal options are also available.

  • Two meals/day - US$22 per person
  • Three meals/day - US$27.50 per person

Reservations & Payment

For reservations to Frear Hall, complete a Conference Housing Application and return it via mail, email, or fax to:

UH Student Housing Services - Conference Housing
2569 Dole Street
Honolulu, Hawai‘i  96822
Telephone: +1 808.956.7436
Fax: +1 808.956.5995
Email: [email protected]

Accepted Methods of Payment

  • Credit card: a Conference Housing Credit Card Payment Form with the cardholder's original signature must be completed and faxed to the UH Student Housing Services Office: (808) 956-5995. The office will convey a receipt of your payment via email.
  • Check: personal checks or group/organization checks should be made payable to University of Hawaii.
  • Money Order: International Postal Money Order. Note: This is the most common method of payment from international groups and/or individuals.
  • Cash: cash is accepted as payment for arrangements or changes made immediately prior to check-in. Cash payments must be made in person at the Student Housing Services Cashiers Office.

Guests are required to follow payment terms and deadlines stated in their contract. Full payment prior to check-in is required.

 

WAIKĪKĪ VISTA STUDENT RESIDENCES

2241 Kapiʻolani Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawai'i  96826
Telephone: +1 808.952.5377
Email: [email protected]
Website: waikikivista.com

Located in the heart of Honolulu, the Waikīkī Vista Student Residences offers a safe and affordable living environment that is only a short walk from Waikīkī. Rates are based per person and include all taxes.

  • Single/Private Room (with bathroom) – US$85/night/person
  • Double/Shared Room (with bathroom) – US$65/night/person

Amenities include: private bathrooms; air conditioning; mini-refrigerator and microwave.

Please note that these rates are based on availability. Payment is requested in advance. Unfortunately, short term stays are non-refundable and unable to be cancelled once reserved. There are no vaccination requirements to stay at Waikiki Vista; however, there is a no-guest/visitor policy on the property.

 

ALA MOANA HOTEL BY MANTRA

410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, Hawai'i  96814
Phone: +1 808.955.4811
Toll free: +1 800.367.6025
Email: [email protected]   
Website: alamoanahotelhonolulu.com

Honolulu's landmark hotel is situated between downtown Honolulu and Waikīkī, adjacent to Ala Moana Center and steps from the Hawai'i Convention Center. The Ala Moana Hotel offers contemporary guest rooms with splendid ocean and city views, dining options, nightclub, business center, fitness center with steam and sauna rooms, and complimentary wireless internet access in guest rooms and lobby.

  • Kona Tower (with queen bed) - US$160/night plus 17.962% room and state tax for single/double occupancy (about US$189/night).
  • Waikiki Tower (with king, queen, or two double beds) - US$180/night plus 17.962% room and state tax for single/double occupancy (about US$213/night).
  • Mountain View Suite - US$255/night plus 17.962% room and state tax (about US$301/night)
  • Ocean View Suite - US$295/night plus 17.962% room and state tax (about US$348/night)

Amenities include free WiFi in the guest rooms and lobby, a 30% discount on breakfast at Café 410, $20 self-parking (vs. retail rate of $34.50; mention at check-in), $21 valet parking (vs. retail rate of $45; mention at check-in), and free use of fitness center.

Reservations & Payment

The above rates are subject to availability. Cancellations are 100% refundable up to 12 noon the day of check-in. Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. To guarantee early check in, it is suggested that you schedule your arrival date from the day before. Due to Hawai‘i State laws, the hotel has opted to be completely smoking free.

To make your reservations online at the Ala Moana Hotel, click here. You may also call or email the hotel to make your reservation. Use EWC’s account code: 1240 to recieve the discounted rates.

 

QUEEN KAPIʻOLANI HOTEL

150 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, Hawai'i  96815
Telephone: +1 808.922.1941
Toll free: +1 800.533.6970
Email: [email protected]   
Website: queenkapiolani.com

Direct views of Diamond Head and across the street from the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiʻolani Park. Centrally located in Waikīkī and just steps from Waikīkī Beach, the Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel completed a $35 million renovation in 2018, offering a comfortable, retro chic vibe. The Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel is smoke-free and a pet friendly hotel.

  • City View Balcony (with two queen beds or one king) – US$215/night plus 17.962% room and state tax (about US$254/night)

Amenities include: waived resort/hospitality fees; free WiFi in guest rooms and lobby; $20/day daily parking (discounted from $45/day); 24-hour fitness center; pool terrace area overlooking Diamond Head; beach chairs/towels and Yoga sets; and discounts to the Honolulu Zoo and Waikīkī Aquarium.

Reservations & Payment

Please note that these rates are based on availability. Cancellations are 100% refundable up 14 days prior without any penalties; 13-4 days prior to arrival will be subject to a one-night stay (room and tax); and cancellation within 72 hours (3 days) prior to arrival will be responsible for the full amount of the reservation (room and tax). Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. Early check-in and late check-out are based on availability. There is an $8.90 porterage fee per person inclusive of tax and gratuity for all reservations.

To make your reservations online at the Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel, click here (please be sure to verify the selected dates of your stay when using this link). You may also call or email the hotel to make your reservation. Use EWC’s account code: 220627EWEST to recieve the discounted rates.

2022 East-West Center International Media Conference
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