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The Modern Honolulu

4.5 of 5
1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Formerly The Waikiki EDITION)
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The Modern Honolulu
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

Loved the modern - its really about time a nice new hotel came to Waikiki. The rooms are beautiful and crisp with lovely linen etc. The staff were all amazing - any interactions with them was great - super helpful. Location is actually very good - easy 10 minute walk to Ala Moana - and a few minutes walk down... More

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Sydney
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

What a great hotel. Service was excellent . The rooms are great(we stayed in an ocean front suite) and the view is superb. Just a tip when booking from OZ. Be sure the travel agent understands what type of room you are booking . You may think you are getting an ocean view but as josephinez says in a previous... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

This place is perfect for couples, so many positives about this place I agree with them all. My only advice would be to confirm your ocean view is a full ocean view, I booked an ocean view but overlooked another apartment block and had partial ocean views, I did not mention this during my stay as the place was so... More

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Honolulu
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It any endeavor it is always a pleasure to see professionalism demonstrated… this business is professional albeit it relatively unknown hotel This high end hotel is the equal to all fine hotels in area and good value. Stayed there twice- loved it The Friday night fireworks from our balcony was worth the entire hotel bill Most reasonably priced Waikiki hotels... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Booked this through Bookit.com as a mystery hotel for one night. It was a great surprise. We only stayed one night, Friday night, so we were there for the fireworks. Great view from the pool. We had an city/oceanview room. Very clean and nice. Check in was easy and everyone was very kind. We stored our luggage and walked around.... More

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TMHmgr, Rory C, Guest Experience Manager at The Modern Honolulu, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Aloha Robin A, Thank you for your recent review on THE MODERN HONOLULU. I’m pleased that your arrival experience was seamless, your room was clean and that you were able to hang out by our pool before leaving for the airport. On your next visit, I would recommend taking a tour around the island. Our helpful concierge team will be... More

London
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights and just adored it. The hotel staff went out of their way to accommodate us - being pregnant the hotel was checked me in early to rest after a long flight. The hotel is brand new / modern and incredibly comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. For those who are... More

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San Diego, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Wow this hotel was the best I have ever stayed at. We were greeted by a receptionist named Travis who had spectacular customer service and it never stopped the entire time we were there. I have never stayed at a hotel where even the maids were over the top friendly. Not a single employee walked by without smiling and saying... More

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Wagga Wagga, Australia
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We were referred to The Modern by a friend who had looked at the hotel for a potential conference venue - I also checked what Trip Advisor had to say about the hotel, which was very positive, and as usual, after staying there, the Trip Advisor reviews were spot on! This is a great hotel with very pleasant staff, in... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Absolutely LOVED our five nights at the Modern Hotel and did not want to leave! Fantastic location at the start of Waikiki Beach, dangerously close to the Ala Moana Shopping Centre and an easy walk to the buzz of Waikiki (shops, restaurants etc) but also nice not to be in the heart of it all as very relaxing. Immediately you... More

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Toronto
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We stayed at the Modern based on a rave review from a friend and we were glad we did. The Modern is a beautiful hotel with great service. We had 2 short stays (separated by a visit to another island) here in April. Our room was clean and comfortable and the service was amazing - you could ask for anything... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Pool area(33)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Ocean views(10)
  • Ala moana(9)
  • Room service(7)
  • Short walk(6)
  • Morimoto Restaurant(6)
  • Lobby bar(5)
  • ABC store(4)
  • Front desk staff(3)

Additional Information about The Modern Honolulu

Address: 1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Formerly The Waikiki EDITION)
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Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Business Hotels in Honolulu
#6 Luxury Hotels in Honolulu
#9 Family Hotels in Honolulu
Price range (per night): S$396 - 582
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Where innovative design meets barefoot luxury, The Modern Honolulu promises a refreshingly new Hawaii experience. Home to Iron Chef Morimoto’s celebrated new restaurant, Morimoto Waikiki, the hotel’s understated elegance has earned acclaim for exceptional service and high design during its opening year. It’s posh without being pretentious, chic without being overdone, luxurious, yet brilliantly laid back. At The Modern Honolulu, stilettos are welcome…and so are flip-flops. ... more   less 
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