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Halekulani Hotelvs1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Halekulani Hotel scores significantly better than St. Regis Princeville Resort. Halekulani Hotel ranks #1 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 17 reviewers like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Halekulani Hotel
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2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $530/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Since opening in 1917 on this prime Waikiki beachfront spot, the Halekulani has grown to 454 rooms—but it still manages to feel like the most intimate, peaceful hotel on the island."
Jetsetter "A heavenly Waikiki Beach hotel with an award-winning spa and five restaurants and lounges." Full review
Fodor's "From the moment you step into the lobby, the attention to detail and impeccable service wrap you in privilege at this beachfront location away from Waikiki's bustle." Full review
OysterUpscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet "Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Service rules at this recently renovated 5-acre Waikiki Beach beauty, which has existed for nearly a century." Full review
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DK Eyewitness "Located on the beach, the Halekulani defines elegance. It has manicured tropical grounds, tastefully simple decor, a spa, superb cuisine at La Mer and its signature “orchid pool.”"
Star Service "Like a diamond on a rhinestone cap, this exceptionally elegant hotel is a standout in the heart of Waikiki." Full review
Michelin Guide "One of the top hotels in the world, the graceful Halekulani presides over the shores of Waikiki Beach like an elegant grande dame."
Gayot "Nestled along historic Gray's Beach in Waikiki, this hotel is widely known as one of the best on the island."
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
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5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $585/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Sprawling across 23 acres of Kauai’s North Shore, the opulent St. Regis Princeville Resort sits on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches." Full review
Frommer's "Hawaii’s first and only St. Regis—a brand renowned for its opulence and service—opened in late 2009, following a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Princeville Hotel." Full review
Gayot "This is one of Kauai's top resorts and is located about an hour from the Lihue Airport on the cooler, greener and wetter North Shore of the island."
Jetsetter "Originally built as a tropical escape for an English prince, the resort was completely redone last year to echo the natural beauty of Kauai’s North Shore." Full review
Zagat4.7
"Reviewers "love, love, love" this "exclusive" bluff-top North Shore resort, one of the "finest properties in the Hawaiian Islands.""
Fodor's "Built into the cliffs above Hanalei Bay, this swanky Starwood resort offers expansive views of the sea and mountains..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The "great interior ambience" reflects the "magnificent setting" on the 9,000-acre grounds." Full review
goop "Tucked away in a secluded beach cove a few miles from Hanalei, the St. Regis at Princeville is Kauai’s preeminent luxury resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure " The 251 rooms—some of the largest on Kauai—are all gleamingly new and done up in pale blue and warm wood tones." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Appealing 251-room wellness resort in a glorious setting on a promontory overlooking Hanalei Bay." Full review
