Hotellit: Honolulu

Wonderful relaxing atmosphere! Nice walking path along the beach, good variety of restaurants, beautiful views & grounds, staff was very nice

Main pool is dated, looks 1970s, MAIN COMPLAINT: NO Room Service. What major hotel resort has no room service? I was disappointed. food is pricey. Go to a market & get waters, fruit snacks etc. & save $

Loved it was walking distance to a lot of things. Liked the resort feel. Romantic and family beach. Nice walks on waterfront.

So crowded it's hard to get around in car.. Person kept knocking on the wall when we would have tv on past ten( I didn't feel it was up very high since no one could talk and hear tv at same time). Very expensive hotel. But again,you must pay to be on waterfront. Sand was odd on resort by water like it was poured to make a actual beach there.

Great location and friendly service. Rooms were clean.

Private beach means it is never overcrowded. Friendly, professional staff. Dolphin Lagoon a must experience for kids. Big, comfortable room with comfortable bed, nice bath amenities. All toilets have a bidet, which is a nice surprise. Beautiful grounds and atmosphere.

Above average humidity for this time of year. We were told it was due to the El Nino from winter. Small pool (and number of chaise lounges) that can get crowded quickly. Food from the Seaside Grill and Plumeria is overpriced and okay, at best. Drinks overpriced, but tastes great.

Kahala is located close enough to the city action yet far enough away where it's remote. Though the pool area was relatively small, it was never crowed. The dolphin lagoon and sea turtle exhibit was quite amazing. Beach was also gorgeous and calm. No complaints about the Kahala. Would definitely visit again.

Wish there was good snorkeling right around there but that's asking for too much!!

We stayed from Friday to Monday and it was the perfect setting for relaxing and being treated well.  We spent most of our time on the lanai so that we could soak up the Diamond Head and ocean view.  The nightly music at House Without A Key was audible from there as well.  We love everything about Halekulani!!!

The reviews I've read did not do it sufficient justice.... This Impeccable, immaculate, unique facility with it's extremely extraordinary, phenomenal hosting was superb. I recommend this place to every and any one who wants quality....7 stars and two thumbs up :I)

Friendly front desk, better rate than surrounding hotels, clean and easy. stayed for one night, barely spent time at the hotel proper, but room got really dark and we were able to sleep in till 11am after a late night, no problem. Pool looked small but nice, never got to use it.

Bellman was slightly odd helping me with my bags to the car (it was waiting just beyond the boundary of the hotel) but he still did it! Couldn't tell if he was joking or not (afraid not). Front desk said it would be no problem, though, so that was another plus on the service.

The friendly staff and very helpful.

Parking fee is way too high. The parking entrance way is steep. It was kind of scare because my rental car almost did make it up all the way. It would be nice if it's a little lower.

Location, amenities and the bars

A little dirty and dated

Good location. yeah, that's it. and there's tons of other hotels on the beach. I would elsewhere other than Aston brand seeing how they're managed.

Staff was not organized and not caring. They gave key to our room to other guests. I don't know if it's good or bad we were in the room at the time. Assuming they only did it once. A hotel employee even tried to let people in. Hint - new, empty rooms don't have the Do Not Disturb sign hanging on the door. They called us twice after 11PM trying to sort out their mistake in booking.. I complained to staff, no reaction. When i was checking out, they didn't ask how my stay was, otherwise i would've complained again. BTW, there were 4 workers just standing there when i checked out, so it's not like they were rushed. Small gym, small pool, big resort fee. Still have to pay $30/night for parking. Make sure you add $60+/day to your expected price your paying. Two sets of keys stopped working at the same time. they claim they both got demagnitized. 2 sets of keys kept in separate places at the exact same time? they screwed up. They didn't clean the room every day, even when empty from 6am-12. Bathroom stank of mildew. Safe didn't close reliably. Hair dryer only worked on 2 of 3 settings. We didn't get our welcome bag of sunscreen until second day of our stay, again pointing out they screwed up in the system. Refrigerator froze all liquids inside, not just in the icebox. No way to adjust it. Lots of drunk biker gang guys at the pool bar at night. They staggered into our private party. They have a weird elevator system where you have to press your room key and punch in the floor outside the elevator. there's no buttons inside. and you can't go from the rooms to the ground level. you have to stop at the 3rd floor in either direction. The first day i was confused and i asked the staff how to get to the ground floor, he told me i had to valet. i said i just want to get to the parking area and he just kept telling me i have to valet and pointed to the lobby. Elevators were broken every night.

Location was amazing. Staff were very friendly!

Pool is not the nicest.

I loved it all. Room was comfortable. Great location. Beautiful hotel.

Only a block from Waikiki Beach. Nice clean hotel with friendly staff.

The swimming pool did not look very clean.

Nothing

Room service was inedible, room was tiny, rude staff, further from the beach and activities than expected, overpriced, THE Smallest pool. Additionally when I asked where the pool was the concierge replied "the pool is for guests only" assuming I just wandered off the street or something. Overall just rough stay. Definitely would not recommend.

on the beach

They charge for a beach chair 45.00 daily. very crowded at pool and pool is very small.

Have dreamed of staying at the Royal Hawaiian for many years. The vacation more-than lived up to expectations. The adjacent mall and food court provided entertainment, shopping and reasonable meal choices.

Mid-week was peaceful and serene. By the weekend the place was filling up with lots of tourists. Can't believe how many people were in Waikiki in general.

Nice location and only steps to beach!! Lots of activities and shops.

Bathroom was not properly cleaned on arrival. :(

I liked that it was in the center of all the action and right by the beach

The fact that the staff was so helpful - I would ask the front desk for something and they would be fixing the problem right away.

At times I found it hard to sleep as there was some nightlife nearby but again, the hotel provided me with earplugs! Fantastic people there.

The location of the hotel is excellent for access to shopping, transport, the beach and other activities. Wednesday evening drinks hours is very good. Business centre is good.

The hotel is getting older now and so things such as the lifts and dripping taps in the room are in need of attention. In-house information in the room was out of date. Did not mar the stay but the hotel is showing it's age compared to others in the area.

Staff couldn't be more friendly or helpful. Very accommodating. 1/2 block from Beachwalk

Room smelled musty, other guests smoked in their nonsmoking rooms.

The hotel is at the middle of Waikiki. It's not right by the beach front but less than 5 mins walk. The hotel is very clean. The bed and pillows is clean. Kamaina free parking

Slow internet connection

It had free breakfast.

The hallway leading up to the room smells.

I like ocean view from my balcony

the building so old, carpet stinks, dishes are not clean

Whenever we asked for service, (maintenance, engineer, housekeeping), they came within 5 minutes.

The hotel was under renovation but the staff was so amazing. It totally made our stay. Will surely stay in the future.

Loistava sijainti, ystävällinen henkilökunta, ilmainen autopaikka, ilmainen nettiyhteys (ainakin ylemmissä kerroksissa = meillä oli), erinomainen pyykkitupa, erinomainen keittiö tilavassa studiohuoneessamme

Yksinkertaiset ikkunat ja hyvin äänekäs ilmastointilaite (onneksi ei tarvinnut käyttää), katumelu voi häiritä.

Friendly staff, great location.

Lacks a fitness center and the pillows and towels were standard.

Comfortable beds. Great view and right across from beach. Staff was friendly and accomodating.

Could use thicker pillows though.

photos are very misleading. my a/c just stopped working at 1am. I called the front desk, they tried to turn it on but it never came back on. they said there were no other rooms available. apparently it has happened before because the attendant made the remark that he thought they had fixed this problem. he brought me an oscalating fan that just circulated hot air. very unsatisfied.

Prices are fair as well as competitive, room was clean, and (this is a biggie) very close to everything including the marina, restaurants, shopping and more. This was all within walking distance. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The pool was small but still very nice and they carried the luggage to the bedroom without asking. I will be back!

The room is a little small as is the hotel. There is a lack of amenities here but I suppose I'm ok with that as long as I don't have to pay a resort fee. Bathroom is a little tight and it is hard to lock the bathroom door. Also if you're not sleeping right by the AC then you will not feel it.

Nice and clean modern bathroom

Beds were just awful and uncomfortable... Spa was not a high value experience

Everything

That we had to leave so soon haha

Great last minute stay here!

I was really bummed that on the day we checked out, we couldn't use the pool at all. Didn't get to spend a lot of time there, because check in the day before was not until 3pm.

Adults only Pool. Beautiful room. Great Bar service at pool.

drunk lady from Chicago in Pool.

Tasokas, näköalat huikeat ocean front -huoneesta. Ravintolassa mainio akvaario. Sijainti loistava Waikikilla. Siisti ja mielyttävä hotelli ja huone.

Kuntosalia mainostettiin, mutta käytöstä olisi asukkaankin pitänyt maksaa lisämaksua. Varauduttava lisämaksuihin palveluista (Amerikkalaisittain kaikki extra maksaa...).

Sijainti, näköala

Aamiaishinnoittelu ja järjestely, hotellissa jaettiin vapaasti alennuskuponkeja, joka piti muistaa / osata ottaa aamiaselle mennessään, jolloin sai 25 % alennusta

Location, staff and bicycles

Bed was a little old. Needs updating.

Gorgeous polished floors and a lovely sleek decor. Quiet, beautiful. Will return soon!

Enjoyed the price the best, but everything else was good as well.

N/A.

Early check in request at 12nn

Ongoing construction at 17th floor. Beds are not soft Unlike other hotels.

Yhe friendl iness of the staff.

I know that the hotel is under construction, but there should be a better aor flow in the hallways and elevators.

Comfortable overnight stay. Staff helpful.

Bathroom sink faucet leaked.

Nothing

Tiny room with paper thin walls. Disgusting smell, location in "condemned warehouse" section of Honolulu. Sink clogged from the start, sheets stained, hair in shower, etc...

Great attentive staff, classic older motel with courtyard pool. Not a destination hotel; but perfect for airport layover. Free shuttle to airport on the half hour; 24 hrs a day.

Industrial neighborhood.

The rooms are well appointed for Hawaii, location is fantastic and close to everything you need in Waikiki.

Construction noise was a pain. They start work from 7am so couldn't sleep in. The wait for the lifts was also slow but not too bad if your willing to have a chat with some of the other guests.

Worst stay ever . Avoid at all cost

The rooms in person do not look anything like the pictures they post online. Definitely a facade! Rooms are very small, and not sound proof whatsoever. It was very hard to sleep at night or in the afternoon. You could hear everyone passing by the room and in other rooms. Staff were okay. Overall, it was alright just not what I expected from what they have posted about their rooms online.

This hotel seems unreasonably pricey, especially given the competition and its location. The lounge downstairs is not only kinda lame (we went elsewhere), but so unnecessarily loud that we could hear it on the 6th floor at 2am. The room was beautiful, but sparsely appointed as were the bathroom toiletries a little lacking. Morimoto's is a MUST however, their fusion breakfast menu was just amazingly delicious. The pools were ok, the adults only version only ankle deep, and the main pool alright - i certainly had pool envy while strolling the strip! The desk staff were ok, nothing outstanding, although the concierge who helped me went so far as to print off yoga schedules for me which was handy. Had one mix-up on a room service order but that was taken care of in a timely manner. Not sure if I would stay again, there are nice hotels closer to the action, but glad i tried The Modern!

This turned out to be a great vacation spot. I loved that the place wasn't overcrowded with package plan tourist groups. The pool area was relaxed so both families with children and singles could enjoy it together. I didn't use the adult pool area, because its not a pool. If you are sunbathing next to the pool, you want to jump in and cool off. Ankle deep water may make for a pretty picture or place to have a evening cocktail, but its too hot during the day to be practical. The room was comfortable. The bed made for a perfect nights rest. Loved the big shower. I was worried that I would hear the night club, but only heard a few loud guests returning to their room. The food was great, best hotel food I have ever had, However the Mai tai was lame. Tasted like a little OJ with white rum. I look forward to a return visit.

So if you would rather enjoy a cheaper place to crash for a next to nothing price in Honolulu. I would suggest this Apt/house, but I'll warn fellow travelers in advanced if you are sensitive to wildlife or immersing yourself in a place that is secluded in the woods. Well, then this isn't the place for you. If not, then go and enjoy your next to nothing cost stay that includes kitchen, living room, and Direct Tv. You know what, I actually challenge you to find a cheaper means if visiting on vacation is all you wish too do. Enjoy though and safe travels :)

I enjoyed it all!!!!

Bathroom was clean. It is not only a room, but it has a full kitchen and dining room - shared.

It was very dirty and very noisy early morning becouse of the roosters and cats.