Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | +18772748135
Fresh, white, beachy rooms with minimal décor
Some rooms have balconies overlooking the marina
Beautiful outdoor pools with live music and shaded lounging areas
Popular nightclub with DJs and bottle service
The Study lobby bar serves drinks named after literary works
On-site spa and fitness center
Fee for valet parking
Beach is an eight-minute walk
The 353-room Modern Honolulu is a chic hotel catering to youthful guests with its gorgeous outdoor pools with live music, bars, and lounging areas. This is a luxury property with lots of amenities, including a spa, exercise room, and lobby bar along with some extra notable features including a trendy nightclub. Rooms are fresh, white, and beachy; some have balconies with water views and all have Keurig coffee machines. The beach is an eight-minute walk away. Guests looking for something closer to the water may want to consider The Royal Hawaiian which is right on the beach.
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Scene
Chic hotel designed for younger guests
The Modern Honolulu is a posh hotel where the young and fabulous are greeted with a warm towel and cool beverage upon arrival. The funky music playing in the lobby adds a certain buzz to the atmosphere. Outside guests lounge on white hotel rafts in the infinity pool surrounded by palm trees and sand and drink coconut mojitos at one of the outdoor bars. Inside, Morimoto Restaurant offers sushi in a bright, chic setting and the trendy Study bar offers cul-de-sacs of couches creating a VIP-worthy effect. Guests can get their nails done at the spa and nail salon for a big night at Addiction, the nightclub inside the hotel that has DJs and bottle service. The overall atmosphere is chic and exclusive.
Location
On busy Ala Moana Boulevard near Kahanamoku Beach and the Hawaii Convention Center
The hotel is located on Ala Moana Boulevard near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. There are several nearby conveniences including Starbucks and an ABC convenience store. Kahanamoku Beach is an eight-minute walk away. The Ala Moana Shopping Center is a nine-minute walk, and the main stretch of Kalakaua Avenue with plenty of dining and shopping options is a 12-minute walk. The Hawaii Convention Center is also within walking distance, making it an easy commute for business travelers. There’s also a bus stop in front of the hotel making it easy to access other areas of Honolulu.
Rooms
Bright, white rooms with minimal décor; some with marina views
The clean, minimal decor of guest rooms creates a pretty white foundation, allowing the beauty of the landscape to be the focal point, especially in rooms with balconies overlooking the marina. There’s a big, comfy white couch and teak plantation shutters inside standard rooms. Rooms have big flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee machines, and bathrooms with big glass showers. Bathrobes are provided.
Features
Pool area with shaded daybeds, live music, and bars
Opulent pools have live music, lounge chairs, and shaded daybeds. In addition to the signature cocktails, there are salads and small plates available for purchase. Inside, the gift shops sells bathing suits and T-shirts. There’s a free coffee/tea station in the lobby in the mornings. The fitness center has a variety of exercise machines and the spa offers facials and massages.
