Nothing to Sneeze At: Allergy-Free Hotel Rooms

Your sniffly nose will be happy to hear that the Marriott in Hawai‘i offers allergy-free guest rooms. They're the first in the islands and among the first in the nation to make the dust-free move. 

But we're talking more than just dust-free. Hotel rooms will be free of dander and dust-mites, too. Rooms on the 17th floor and presidential suites get the ultimate allergy-friendly environment, starting with the air quality. A state-of-the-art air purification system is installed in each room and creates air quality that's four times cleaner than the threshold for asthma patients. Mico-fiber hypoallergenic pillowcases and mattress covers eliminate dust, dust-mites and dander commonly associated with bedding.

All Marriott resort hotels in the islands have taken a greener and cleaner approach to guest rooms, including the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. That one's located on the west side of O‘ahu, a 45-minute drive from the hotel hub of Waikīkī. The spa, though, is the first and only spa facility in the United States to be entirely allergy-free. 

There's no question that this added service will cost guests a bit more in the end. But the higher room rates or added fees may be worth it. Imagine not having to lug a box of tissue around your hotel room or waking up and being able to breathe! Having allergies isn't fun, and when on your dream vacation, it's a total party pooper. So enjoy your stay next time you're in the islands and opt for the allergy-free rooms instead. I know I will!

Posted by Alyssa S. Navares Follow me on Twitter @Uamalie87

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Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which, create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. Postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.

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March 13th, 2013