Hana-Maui ResortvsThe Modern Honolulu
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Modern Honolulu scores significantly higher than Travaasa Hana, Maui. The Modern Honolulu is ranked #17 in Hawaii with endorsements from 12 publications like Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Hana-Maui Resort Show All Reviews
5031 Hana Hwy, PO Box 9, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
From $449/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"The mix of adventure, relaxation and truly experiencing a destination are hallmarks of Travaasa." Full review
Frommer's
"This is luxury in its purest form." Full review
Gayot
"This resort was built by Paul Fagan in the 1940s and is staffed by warm, smiling locals."
Fodor's
"A destination in itself, the former Hotel Hana-Maui might have a new name, but this secluded and quietly luxurious property still delivers the tropical Hawaii of your dreams." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You won’t find a radio, a TV, or a clock in the open-air cottages at this "breathtaking resort" with a perfect design score." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Relaxing hotel on Maui’s rugged east coast." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It’s as calming, private, and exclusive an experience as you’ll find anywhere in Maui. By night, soak in the private, two-person hot tub and let your cares fade away." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Travaasa is Maui's original resort, having opened its doors in 1946 in the most peaceful corner of the island." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Travaasa Hana is situated in a cherished part of Maui the Hawaiians call ‘Heavenly Hana’." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hana Maui Resort offers an off-the-grid escape where the only thing not to miss are the colorful sunrises." Full review
The Modern Honolulu 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 Telegraph
8.0
"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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