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The Modern HonoluluvsHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, The Modern Honolulu ranks slightly better than Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa. The Modern Honolulu ranks #17 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 12 reviews like Concierge, Mr & Mrs Smith and Afar Magazine.
The Modern Honolulu
Concierge
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
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1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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.
"The hipsters of Honolulu were clamoring for a new hangout, and the arrival of this Ian Schrager-designed hotel answered their call." Full review
"Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design." Full review
"A non-beach location next to Waikiki’s Yacht Harbor hasn’t stopped The Modern Honolulu from exuding an oceanfront sensibility." Full review
"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
"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."
"A dream come true for those young urbanites who never quite felt at home in the more traditional Hawaiian resorts." Full review
"For those who like their hotels on the modern, sleek side, this is your best bet in Honolulu." Full review
8.0
"The Modern Honolulu and its brooding Addiction nightclub is a hip Waikiki hangout day and night." Full review
"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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I choose The Scarlet Letter: Stolichnaya vodka, flash infused with fresh pineapple and orange, bound in cranberry and served over seltzer.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Some may love the location, but others will find this behemoth too big and impersonal." Full review
"An open-air atrium with three levels of shopping, a two-story waterfall, and free nightly live entertainment make this one of the liveliest lobbies anywhere." Full review
Upscale
"With a hopping pool deck offering beautiful ocean views, four restaurants, a solid spa, and a 60-store, on-site shopping mall, there's plenty for couples and families." Full review
"Stepping into the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, you might swear you're at a ritzy shopping centre." Full review
"The bathtub-temp turquoise water is ideal for swimming, and waves are usually gentle enough for children and beginning surfers." Full review
"An elaborate atrium with cascading waterfall joins the two 40-story towers of this impressive resort in the center of Waikīkī."
"Located on bustling Kalakau Avenue, across the road from the beach, this remains a front runner in the deluxe category, offering high-end, island-flavored accommodations." Full review
"In November 2011, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa emerged with completely reinvigorated common areas, a refreshed poolside lounge and bar and an upgraded pool deck."
"Steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa serves both as a refuge from the stress of city life and a convenient hub to explore Honolulu's buzzing downtown." Full review
"This centrally located hotel just steps from Waikiki Beach boasts 1,230 rooms, each with a private lanai"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021