Hotel Renew vs The Modern Honolulu
Both The Modern Honolulu and Hotel Renew are praised by professionals. Overall, The Modern Honolulu ranks slightly higher than Hotel Renew. The Modern Honolulu comes in at #17 in Hawaii with accolades from 12 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Concierge.
Hotel Renew
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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."
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Upper-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."
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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."
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DK Eyewitness
"With only 72 guest rooms, Renew provides an intimate atmosphere in keeping with its spirit of wellness and tranquility."
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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