Halekulani Hotel vs The Modern Honolulu
The Modern Honolulu and Halekulani Hotel are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Halekulani Hotel ranks significantly better than The Modern Honolulu. Halekulani Hotel comes in at #1 in Hawaii with endorsements from 17 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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."
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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."
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Upscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance."
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Lonely Planet
"Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel."
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The Modern Honolulu
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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
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."
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Fodor's
"Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design."
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Travel + Leisure
"A non-beach location next to Waikiki’s Yacht Harbor hasn’t stopped The Modern Honolulu from exuding an oceanfront sensibility."
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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."
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