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The Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki

205 Lewers St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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The Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki
Ranked #52 of 84 hotels in Honolulu
3.5 of 5 stars 172 Reviews
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Seattle, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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This review is for the 1-bedroom that I stayed in for a week (nice). Prior to my friend’s arrival I stayed in a studio for 3 days (horrible). See my other review for the studio. This is the 5th time I have stayed at The Imperial. Room: “Banyan” Unit 905: Light, bright, clean. Peek-a-views of ocean from the deck, but... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is our second time at Imperial. This time, we used time share exchange points to get a KOA room. This was a 1 bedroom with two bathrooms. We also were able to get an upper floor, with almost unobstructed ocean view. We had room 2007 which was a corner unit with south- and west-facing windows. Great to watch the... More

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St. Louis
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Ok so yes the decor is old. It's like staying at Grandma's beach house. For the money there is nothing even close to the space and amenities. We stayed with four adults in a 1BR, 2 Bath. We had a small balcony with ocean view Over the Halekulani. Steps to my favorite spots on Waikiki. Beach Walk, Hilton Village, and... More

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New Jersey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Stayed here for a week with friends as they are owners of this TimeShare Property. The location is top notch. Lots of shopping, restaurants, entertainment all right outside the front door. The ABC store located in the lobby is larger than most with food, beverages etc. The beach is only a few minutes walk away. You can walk to most... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is not a resort. It's a condo association that rents out rooms (yet they still charge you a resort fee????). When you book the lowest category you almost invariably get an upgrade to a better room. Hence the good reviews. When you happen to book during Pro bowl week you get what you pay for (ie no upgrade) ....and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Myself, my two sisters and our cousin stayed here for two weeks in April. The building location scores a 100%, it is perfect. Two minutes walk to the beach (just across the road and down the beach walkway). ABC store and Denny's in lobby. Surrounded by stores and restaurants and only a two minute walk to the main street. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Myself and 2 friends stayed at the Imperial for 15 days on a RCI exchange and had the best time ever. Right in the heart of Waikiki. We stayed in a studio room on the 26th floor next to the owners lounge which was very comfortable. Had a great view. Had everything we needed.Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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We traded into the Imperial through RCI. Overall, we were very pleased. As others have said, the location canʻt be beat. Itʻs right in the heart of Waikiki with an ABC store in the building and beaches are just across the street. We were in unit 1104, which is a handicap unit, so the layout was a little different. As... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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The Imperial Hawaii is one of those places that I would classify as a well-kept secret. My wife and I stayed in a one bedroom unit for two weeks in March and let me tell you that dollar for dollar it can't be beat. If you travel with a budget in mind then the Imperial is the only choice. The... More

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Indian River, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012 via mobile
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Rooms are dirty yuck. Got here an the sink was backed up popcorn on floor spider in bed and dryer up puke on the toilet great location though

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  • The Imperial Hawaii Hotel
  • Hawaii Imperial
  • Imperial Hawaii Honolulu
  • Imperial Waikiki
  • Imperial Hotel Waikiki
  • Imperial Of Waikiki
Address: 205 Lewers St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Price range (per night):* S$138 - 201

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