I stayed in a 5-star Hawaii hotel for $2,275 a night. I was shocked that even with an ocean-view room, the palatial bathroom was the real draw.

Chloe PantaziJul 4, 2023, 17:32 IST

My happy place: the bathroom in room 615 at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The bathroom in my room at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea blew me away.
I never expect much from a hotel bathroom, but this one definitely wasn't an afterthought.

I never expect much out of a hotel bathroom. If it has a working toilet, a shower with a curtain, and a sink, that's a win in my book.

But during a recent stay at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea — which you might recognize from the first season of "The White Lotus" — I found a whole new level of luxury in the bathroom of my deluxe ocean-view room.

From double sinks with LED mirrors to a built-in music dial that pumped out different genres on demand, the bathroom surpassed my expectations by a mile.

Editor's note: Insider received a discounted media rate for the one-night stay. Room rates can vary, but the deluxe ocean-view room was listed on the Four Seasons website as $2,275 at the time of booking.

On a trip to Hawaii this May, I spent a night at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. If you're a "White Lotus" fan like me, you'll recognize it from the first season of the show.

At the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, I felt as glam as Tanya McQuoid, who Jennifer Coolidge plays.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

On a trip to Hawaii this May, I spent a night at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. If you're a "White Lotus" fan like me, you'll recognize it from the first season of the show.

I stayed in a deluxe ocean-view room on the sixth floor. At the time of booking, one night in this room was $2,275, but rates vary throughout the year and my stay was around Memorial Day. (Insider received a discounted media rate for the stay.)

My deluxe ocean-view room at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

I stayed in a deluxe ocean-view room on the sixth floor. At the time of booking, one night in this room was $2,275, but rates vary throughout the year and my stay was around Memorial Day. (Insider received a discounted media rate for the stay.)

When I walked into my room, I made a beeline for the balcony, or lanai. The view of the Pacific Ocean was beautiful, and I thought it'd easily be the best part of my room. But I was mistaken.

The balcony of my deluxe ocean-view room.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

When I walked into my room, I made a beeline for the balcony, or lanai. The view of the Pacific Ocean was beautiful, and I thought it'd easily be the best part of my room. But I was mistaken.

Don't get me wrong, the balcony was stunning. But the palatial bathroom took my breath away. I actually squealed when I opened the door and saw the size of it.

The LED mirrors of my dreams.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The vanity with two sinks and LED mirrors was the stuff of dreams. On each side, there was a hand towel and there were a couple extra rolled up on a caddy holding toiletries. There was also an extendable shaving mirror and a hair dryer within easy reach.

Double sinks and LED mirrors: a winning combination.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The vanity with two sinks and LED mirrors was the stuff of dreams. On each side, there was a hand towel and there were a couple extra rolled up on a caddy holding toiletries. There was also an extendable shaving mirror and a hair dryer within easy reach.

At first, I didn't really see the point of this separate counter without a sink. But within a few hours, I'd arranged my jewelry, the hotel hair dryer, and my phone and smartwatch — charging on the nearby outlets — on it. It was the perfect spot for dry items.

I'm now adding "dry counter" to my bathroom wish list.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

At first, I didn't really see the point of this separate counter without a sink. But within a few hours, I'd arranged my jewelry, the hotel hair dryer, and my phone and smartwatch — charging on the nearby outlets — on it. It was the perfect spot for dry items.

As for the toilet, that was tucked away in a mini "room" of its own within the bathroom and had a phone next to it in case you ever needed to make a call. I never used the phone, but for those who are right-handed, I noticed it was conveniently positioned on that side of the toilet.

There was a phone next to the toilet.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

As for the toilet, that was tucked away in a mini "room" of its own within the bathroom and had a phone next to it in case you ever needed to make a call. I never used the phone, but for those who are right-handed, I noticed it was conveniently positioned on that side of the toilet.

I typically prefer showers to a bath, but I had to take a soak in the deep bathtub. Of course, there were fabulous bathrobes provided, so I slipped one on after my soak and shower. I recognized it as the same style robe that Jennifer Coolidge wore in a spa scene.

Jennifer Coolidge wears the same style robe while sipping peppermint tea in the spa in "The White Lotus."Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider, HBO

I typically prefer showers to a bath, but I had to take a soak in the deep bathtub. Of course, there were fabulous bathrobes provided, so I slipped one on after my soak and shower. I recognized it as the same style robe that Jennifer Coolidge wore in a spa scene.

I could write a love letter to the toiletries alone. The "ruby guava"-scented Lōkahi products — which are exclusive to the hotel — made washing my hands feel fancy, while the shampoo and conditioner left my roughly blow-dried hair looking like I'd walked out of a salon.

The spa-like toiletries are exclusive to the hotel.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

I could write a love letter to the toiletries alone. The "ruby guava"-scented Lōkahi products — which are exclusive to the hotel — made washing my hands feel fancy, while the shampoo and conditioner left my roughly blow-dried hair looking like I'd walked out of a salon.

But the best, and most extra, detail in the bathroom was the built-in music dial next to the dimmable light switches. I loved being able to choose between six genres of music, and I had fun adjusting the sound to match my mood.

This was next-level.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

But the best, and most extra, detail in the bathroom was the built-in music dial next to the dimmable light switches. I loved being able to choose between six genres of music, and I had fun adjusting the sound to match my mood.

Bathrooms can often be overlooked in hotels, but when done right they can really make a difference. It was the most luxurious part of my room at the Four Seasons, and made even brushing my teeth feel glamorous. I'm still dreaming about it a month later.

My happy place: the bathroom in room 615 at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

Bathrooms can often be overlooked in hotels, but when done right they can really make a difference. It was the most luxurious part of my room at the Four Seasons, and made even brushing my teeth feel glamorous. I'm still dreaming about it a month later.

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I stayed in a 5-star Hawaii hotel for $2,275 a night. I was shocked that even with an ocean-view room, the palatial bathroom was the real draw.

On a trip to Hawaii this May, I spent a night at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. If you're a "White Lotus" fan like me, you'll recognize it from the first season of the show.

I stayed in a deluxe ocean-view room on the sixth floor. At the time of booking, one night in this room was $2,275, but rates vary throughout the year and my stay was around Memorial Day. (Insider received a discounted media rate for the stay.)

When I walked into my room, I made a beeline for the balcony, or lanai. The view of the Pacific Ocean was beautiful, and I thought it'd easily be the best part of my room. But I was mistaken.

Don't get me wrong, the balcony was stunning. But the palatial bathroom took my breath away. I actually squealed when I opened the door and saw the size of it.

The vanity with two sinks and LED mirrors was the stuff of dreams. On each side, there was a hand towel and there were a couple extra rolled up on a caddy holding toiletries. There was also an extendable shaving mirror and a hair dryer within easy reach.

At first, I didn't really see the point of this separate counter without a sink. But within a few hours, I'd arranged my jewelry, the hotel hair dryer, and my phone and smartwatch — charging on the nearby outlets — on it. It was the perfect spot for dry items.

As for the toilet, that was tucked away in a mini "room" of its own within the bathroom and had a phone next to it in case you ever needed to make a call. I never used the phone, but for those who are right-handed, I noticed it was conveniently positioned on that side of the toilet.

I typically prefer showers to a bath, but I had to take a soak in the deep bathtub. Of course, there were fabulous bathrobes provided, so I slipped one on after my soak and shower. I recognized it as the same style robe that Jennifer Coolidge wore in a spa scene.

I could write a love letter to the toiletries alone. The "ruby guava"-scented Lōkahi products — which are exclusive to the hotel — made washing my hands feel fancy, while the shampoo and conditioner left my roughly blow-dried hair looking like I'd walked out of a salon.

But the best, and most extra, detail in the bathroom was the built-in music dial next to the dimmable light switches. I loved being able to choose between six genres of music, and I had fun adjusting the sound to match my mood.

Bathrooms can often be overlooked in hotels, but when done right they can really make a difference. It was the most luxurious part of my room at the Four Seasons, and made even brushing my teeth feel glamorous. I'm still dreaming about it a month later.