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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa vs The Modern Honolulu

Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, The Modern Honolulu scores significantly better than Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Modern Honolulu ranks #16 in Hawaii with endorsements from 12 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
7 / 10
2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This 1,310-room hotel has a lot to offer, including a terrific location just across the street from Waikiki Beach, great restaurants... a terrific spa, and lots of nightly entertainment." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel's Spa Olakino, owned by Honolulu celebrity stylist Paul Brown, is one of the largest in Waikiki and specializes in the use of Hawaii-based materials and treatments." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A massive, 1,310-room beachside resort that delivers both what you expect from the Marriott." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With 1310 rooms, the Marriott is an upscale mega-hotel, and you'll know it from the sprawling lobby and shopping area that span an entire block." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Across from Kūhiō Beach, this hotel’s Ali’iolani Tower offers very large guest rooms; many Paokalani Tower rooms have great views of Diamond Head."
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The Modern Honolulu
The Modern Honolulu
8 / 10
1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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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 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 Fodor's
"Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 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
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