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Ilikai Hotel and Luxury SuitesvsKa Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Trump International Hotel Waikiki is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites. Trump International Hotel Waikiki comes in at #20 in Hawaii with praise from 9 publications including Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Ilikai Hotel and Luxury Suites
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $208/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "You can't beat the location of the Ilikai Hotel -- sitting at the entrance to Waikiki, it overlooks the Ala Wai Harbor and is within walking distance to numerous restaurants and shops." Full review
Fodor's "The atmosphere here is casual thanks to an open-air lobby, cascading waterfalls, and torch-lit walkways perfect for evening strolls above the harbor." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The once-historic Ilikai has the makings of a great hotel -- massive, clean rooms, an elegant open-air lobby, a newly refurbished pool, and a well-equipped fitness center." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Conveniently located between Waikīkī and Ala Moana Center, the guest rooms here are spacious and situated in two towers with views of Ala Wai Yacht Harbor and the ocean."
Star Service "The hotel is split almost evenly between well-proportioned hotel accommodations and one- and two-bedroom time-share and condominium accommodations. " Full review
Gayot "The sports and fitness center has six tennis courts, and the hotel is home to an esteemed Italian restaurant, Sarento's Top of the I, which offers stunning, 30th-floor views."
BlackBook "One of the very first hotels in mid-century Waikiki, part of the acclaim (and niche) comes from its star playing role in Hawaii Five-O."
The Telegraph7.0
"This historic 30-story high rise hotel . . . boasts amazing city and ocean views from its revamped apartment-style rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You may have seen this striking hotel on the opening credits of Hawaii Five-O, and it's a Waikiki landmark with contemporary accommodations, and luxury amenities"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Star Service Gayot
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide Oyster
223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $384/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The luxury hotel, made up of condominium units, has only one caveat: It's not on the beach." Full review
Concierge "The prime location, across the street from the beach and just off Waikiki's crowded main strip, adds to one's impression of being a wealthy local here, rather than a tourist."
Fodor's "One of the chicest hotels on the Waikiki scene, Trump has been drawing rave reviews since its opening in November 2009." Full review
Star Service "Adjacent to the blue-collar-friendly Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, and around the corner from the superior Halekulani, this overly glitzy operation from Donald Trump is an impressive..." Full review
Gayot "Since opening in 2009, this Trump property has re-set the bar of excellence for Hawaii luxury hotels."
Zagat4.3
"The place to "see and be seen in Hawaii", this 38-floor "luxury" resort opened with a splash in 2009 across the street from the beach."
Condé Nast Traveler85.2
"This 38-story hotel adjacent to Waikiki’s beaches, with views of the Ko‘olau Mountains, is "pure bliss."" Full review
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(Request a room overlooking the green expanse of Fort DeRussy and the ocean beyond.
Travel + Leisure "Just feet from Waikiki’s famous white sand, Trump’s 38-story tower has 180 studios and 120 one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"If the Trump brand is synonymous with luxury, then Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk lives up to its name." Full review
OysterLuxury
"An ocean-view luxury property located a nine-minute walk from world famous Waikiki Beach. The 350 apartment-style units have bright, earth-toned interiors, high-end kitchens and private balconies" Full review
