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Fairmont OrchidvsThe Modern Honolulu
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is preferred by most writers compared to The Modern Honolulu. Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 12 publications like Zagat, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Fairmont Orchid
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1 N Kaniku Dr, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $368/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "The Fairmont Orchid remains one of the top-rated hotels on the Kohala Coast because people love its understated approach to luxury." Full review
Frommer's "Beyond the 10,000-square-foot swimming pool lies a cove of soft sand, where the Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors make guests feel at home in the water and on shore." Full review
Fodor's "This first-rate resort overflows with tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, sandy beach cove, beautiful wings with "open sesame" doors, a meandering pool, and renovated rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The spacious rooms in this luxury hotel have big lānai (verandas), sitting areas, and marble bathrooms, each with a double sink and separate shower."
Zagat4.5
"Fans call this "plantation-style" Kohala Coast beachfront resort "the gold standard" thanks to a combination of "classically upscale touches.""
Gayot "One of the premier destination resorts along the Kohala coast, this hotel offers a quality resort experience that is uniquely Hawaii."
Condé Nast Traveler90.0
"This stucco resort on the Kohala Coast is fronted by a white sand beach." Full review
goop "Set on 32 acres along the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid spills onto a white-sand lagoon beach and the bright blue-green waters of Pauoa Bay." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nestled in a sheltered bay along the northerly Kohala Coast, this towering hotel offers sweeping Pacific views from almost every one of its 540 rooms and suites." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A blissful seaside retreat with a protected lagoon, huge pool and excellent amenities – including snorkel rentals and tours of nearby Hawaiian petroglyphs." Full review
The Modern Honolulu
Concierge Jetsetter Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Star Service Gayot
Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Opened in October 2010, the first of Ian Schrager's Edition concept hotels (for Marriott) is predictably pretentious, but dazzles."
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Ask for a corner double with views of the property's two pools and part of the beach.
Jetsetter "The hipsters of Honolulu were clamoring for a new hangout, and the arrival of this Ian Schrager-designed hotel answered their call." Full review
Fodor's "Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A non-beach location next to Waikiki’s Yacht Harbor hasn’t stopped The Modern Honolulu from exuding an oceanfront sensibility." Full review
Star Service "Since its transition, this place has proven that there is a place in Waikiki for a hotel dedicated to forward urban design and adult entertainment." Full review
Gayot "Schrager's creative direction is evident in all aspects of this hotel, from the bi-level pools overlooking an outdoor theater... to the tropical-urban style in the 353 guest rooms and suites."
Afar Magazine "A dream come true for those young urbanites who never quite felt at home in the more traditional Hawaiian resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For those who like their hotels on the modern, sleek side, this is your best bet in Honolulu." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Modern Honolulu and its brooding Addiction nightclub is a hip Waikiki hangout day and night." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Say Aloha to Modern Honolulu hotel a minimalist Hawaiian haven with two pools, four bars, a cool nightclub and a buzzy restaurant just a stroll from Waikiki Beach." Full review
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