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By a verified traveller on Sun 04 Jun 2023

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Honolulu awaits you at The Modern Honolulu. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Ala Moana Center. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, and a marina.

The restaurant, Grove Restaurant & Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, pool cabanas, and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, a business center, and concierge services. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-star Waikiki hotel include Royal Hawaiian Center and Waikiki Beach.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$221* Per night/room 14 Jun. - 15 Jun.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Modern Honolulu ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 2.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Modern Honolulu

Everyone (1)
3 out of 5
High Property costs did no reflect the lesser quality. The toilet paper holder was faulty and reception refused to address it. The bathroom did not have proper towel rails, and ignored my request to get fixed. Lounge was uncomfortable.

Posted by on 4 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Jun. 2023 by The Modern Honolulu

Aloha Vicki,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations regarding the amenities and room conditions. We look forward to the future with our new owner Hilton Grand Vacation and providing an experience most guests come to expect; many positive changes are on their way, including room renovations and mid-stay service. Once again, our apologies, and we thank you for your patience. Mahalo!

Property Features

The Modern Honolulu offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Modern Honolulu. For a fee, parking is available. This 4.5-star Honolulu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 345 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Modern Honolulu offers 345 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Honolulu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Grove Restaurant & Bar - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is TA-141-218-7136-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • State tax ID - TA-141-218-7136-01
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 16
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeHome (VRMA - USA)

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 41.29 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–45 for adults, and USD 10–25 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 24.95 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Honolulu Modern
  • Modern Honolulu
  • Modern Hotel
  • Modern Hotel Honolulu
  • The Modern Honolulu Hawaii
  • The Modern Honolulu Hotel Honolulu
  • Modern Honolulu Diamond Resorts Hotel
  • Modern Diamond Resorts Hotel
  • Modern Honolulu Diamond Resorts
  • Modern Diamond Resorts
  • The Modern Honolulu
  • The Modern Honolulu Hotel
  • The Modern Honolulu Honolulu
  • The Modern Honolulu Hotel Honolulu
  • The Modern Honolulu by Diamond Resorts

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.