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Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber HotelvsHotel Renew
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Renew scores slightly better than Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber. Hotel Renew has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Star Service.
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot Lonely Planet
2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "One of the pluses to this property is the great location... The rooms feature Berber carpets, contemporary furniture, voicemail, and shower-only bathrooms." Full review
Fodor's "Located almost directly across from the upgraded Royal Hawaiian Center... the Holiday Inn is a well-situated family-friendly hotel." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"In 2008, the Beachcomber completed a $21-million overhaul -- so now's the time to go." Full review
Lonely Planet "On Waikiki's main strip, this modern nonsmoking hotel is remarkable for its prime location and subprime rates."
DK Eyewitness "This 17-story high-rise hotel is at the gateway to Waikīkī and is a short two blocks from the beach."
Star Service "Located opposite the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and near the Waikiki Beach Walk, this may just be one of Holiday Inn's best." Full review
Gayot "Location is the name of the game, and this certainly applies to the Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, which is centrally located on Kalakaua Avenue."
Lonely Planet "On Waikiki's main strip, this modern 496-room hotel is remarkable for its prime location and subprime rates" Full review
Hotel Renew
Concierge Oyster Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Zagat
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
129 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The 72-room Hotel Renew, Waikiki's only "design hotel," is a favorite among fashion and film industry types from New York and California."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A top pick for those who want more than a budget hotel but less than a mega resort, this affordable, 72-room boutique a block from the beach is high on style, but short on amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet "Just a half-block from the beach, this ecoconscious, gay-friendly boutique hotel satisfies sophisticated urbanites nursing romantic island dreams with stylish, design-savvy rooms."
Travel + Leisure "Steps from Waikiki Beach, this 72-room boutique hotel has an elegant Zen-like quality, thanks to acclaimed San Francisco–based furnishings designer Jiun Ho." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With only 72 guest rooms, Renew provides an intimate atmosphere in keeping with its spirit of wellness and tranquility."
Star Service "Superior to anything in Aqua's arsenal, guests here find high-quality modern fashions in both the common areas and the accommodations." Full review
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Avoid lower floors, as noise from adjacent properties and from the street can be an issue.
Gayot "Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear --- with new ownership, this property has gone from shabby and claustrophobic to hip, trendy and fashionable."
Zagat "Half a block from Waikiki Beach, this chic retreat sports serene decor created by San Francisco designer Jiun Ho."
Afar Magazine "With its shiny black surfaces and gray-on-gray color scheme, this sleek little hotel set back on a busy Waikiki corner would be at home in any major city." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"With dark interiors, bubbling fountains and custom-made guestroom scents selected from the 'aroma bar' at check-in, brooding boutique Hotel Renew offers a peaceful respite from the sunny chaos of Waikiki’s beaches." Full review
