The Modern Honolulu

We really liked this hotel; my personal fave was the adult only pool-like lounge area (picture) - lounging here with view of the sunset and palm trees was nice way to end our trip in Honolulu and a great place to do reading or eat a midday snack with friends or SO. The rooms are spacious and the view of pool, marina and the beach (which was nice). The bellhop staff was helpful bringing up and down our luggage. The outdoor restaurant had a good variety of food and drink options. I liked exploring Hilton Hawaiian village (blue water shrimp restaurant had good ahi tuna) and bus stop around the corner made it convenient to travel around the island. The shell necklace upon arrival was also nice and I wore it the entire time. I believe on Friday’s they do a fireworks show at 7pm which I didn’t get to enjoy but I’m sure is spectacular ! There is a coffee shop at venue nextdoor which you can access via the pool area. FYI for status members: Unlike other Hiltons in area, it being a Grand vacation they don’t honor late checkout for status members. But the venue was very nice u didn’t want to stay in room too long - it was fine with me.

Our room was a real dump. Stains on the lamp shade and carpet. Chipped tile and woodwork in the bathroom and in the general living space. I suspect it has been many years since this eyesore was last renovated. I can only imagine what CSI would find if they came into this place. It will take years of therapy and/or drinking to remove this bad memory.

Nice hotel, gym is great , rooms are basic but modern , nice pool that is modern with music, location is ok. No hot tub, not a lot of other things . For the price it was good

Clean rooms, well maintained and in good shape. Location is at the very end of the Waikīkī area, which makes it a bit quieter but still accessible with a short walk (around 10/15 min to get to the real active area). Direct connectivity to the beach without going to the street via the pool area. Nice pool area with adjacent pool bar as well as an indoor restaurant. This is a family friendly hotel with plenty of kids splashing around in the pool, and the pool deck does get quite hot in the late afternoon. Services at this hotel are a bit no frills… no room service, valet (self park available), or spa. Room cleaning provided just once on our four night stay. Hotel was built circa 2010 as a Marriott EDITION and at some point changed to a HGV, at which time it seems a few of the extra services you’d expect of a 4 star hotel were reduced. Some of the common areas feel sparse / empty as a result. Note as an HGV you get no benefits as an HH member, no mobile check in / key, no room upgrades, no F&B credit. Overall design is modern minimalist, which was actually quite nice after a long day of the chaotic Waikīkī downtown area. Overall a great deal, would recommend.

The rooms are small. The air conditioner in the room didn't work well. There are little ants everywhere. The furniture is low to the ground and uncomfortable. The bed is on a platform low to the ground and is like sleeping on rocks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The pool are is nice and I liked they have an adults only area. They were able to store luggage for you if you have an early arrival or late departure. Within walking distance to alot of places.