The Modern Honolulu vs Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Modern Honolulu scores significantly higher than Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. The Modern Honolulu is ranked #17 in Hawaii with recommendations from 12 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
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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Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
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120 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $123 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Rooms are in two towers—some peer at the ocean over the Moana's low-rise historic wing. It's a two-minute stroll to the beach."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"It's nicely located -- in the heart of Waikiki -- but worn, noisy rooms, a limited staff, and poor maintenance drag this Sheraton below the standards of its competitors."
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Lonely Planet
"The wide, open lobby of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is perhaps Waikiki's best spot for people-watching."
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Travel + Leisure
"Along with spectacular views of natural blue Pacific and Diamond Head, the hotel showed its eco-commitment with heat pumps and exchangers to recover waste heat for hot water."
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DK Eyewitness
"This comfortable hotel
has all the advantages of a Sheraton without the
oceanfront prices."