Accomodation
THE MODERN HONOLULU doesn’t resemble other Waikiki beach hotels, or even other Waikiki luxury hotels. Our design, extending to every room and suite, is a study in white, in sleek minimalism – a tableau that magnifies your views of the Pacific, the Waikiki skyline, the yacht harbor or our lush resort grounds, depending on your desire.
Rooms
THE MODERN HONOLULU offers suite accommodations for guests seeking a little more space. These suites offer a private terrace overlooking the marina and Pacific Ocean for colorful Hawaiian sunsets.
Our Honolulu hotel Ocean View Rooms have varying effects on our guests: Some say the view of the tranquil marina, sparkling pool and mesmerizing ocean, visible from the private terrace, lures them to the shore all hours of the day and night. You might find that the sun – or the moon – creates the right light for lingering inside your room longer than usual.
Among Honolulu luxury hotels, THE MODERN HONOLULU’s Partial Ocean View Rooms are an uncommon treat: Your private, furnished terrace frames the best of both worlds in one stunning panorama with limited views of the glistening ocean to the glittering urban landscape that is Waikiki.
Set just beyond teak sliding window screens, our Deluxe Double rooms offer partial views of – and tropical breezes from – the stunning Pacific Ocean as well as previews of Waikiki’s sunset and skyline outside the oversized windows. With tranquility in every detail, this chic retreat features two double beds and is ideal for up to four guests.
Our City View Rooms are ideal for guests on the go. Maybe you’re a business traveler making the most of a layover; or a leisure traveler planning to max out each day’s potential for shopping, landmark-hopping, adventuring (and sunning by THE MODERN HONOLULU’s Sunrise and Sunset Pools).
Not spending much time in your room, appreciate city lights and city sounds? These rooms include the exclusive amenities that THE MODERN HONOLULU offers, but feature a lower rate for those seeking to experience affordable luxury. Rooms feature a king bed, with private terrace, two double beds, with a large window, looking out at the city lights.
ADA-accessible rooms include all of THE MODERN HONOLULU's standard amenities.
As its top-shelf location implies, this is THE MODERN HONOLULU at its best; Waikiki at its best – you at your best. Our personal service and amenities, our essence of Aloha, are never so evident as they are at the top.
Dining
Who says a resort isn't a Waikiki dining destination? A place where meals inspire the senses. Where celebrity chefs and celebrated chefs become executive chefs. Where local, house-made ingredients make the menu. Where catered events can be personal and authentic.
Our signature restaurant is Morimoto Waikiki. Yes – that Morimoto. The Iron Chef does what he does best from the concept’s open kitchen and full sushi bar: seamlessly integrating Japanese and Western ingredients.
It’s easy to feel drawn to The Grove or Passageway at THE MODERN HONOLULU. Arbors, bougainvillea and hibiscus create a garden allure among the al fresco seating of The Grove; lush banquettes and overstuffed wicker chairs beckon you to lounge in Passageway, an alcove fringed with ferns and palm fronds.
Tired from too many Coconut Mojitos and lounging by the Adults Only Sunset Pool? Want to sleep in and eat breakfast in bed? THE MODERN HONOLULU offers 24-hour room service, seven days a week.
Our chefs regularly procure staples like Maui gold pineapple and cherry tomatoes from the Ho family farm located nearby on Oahu’s North Shore. Our menus champion homegrown tastes at every turn, from the house-blend Kona coffee roasted locally by Hawaiian Coffee Company and Molokai Sweet Bread French Toast to microbrews like Maui Brewing Co.’s Coconut Porter and a mojito muddled with fresh mint and coconut.
THE MODERN HONOLULU’s unique mixology scene is slotted to take center stage on Day 6 of the 2015 Hawaii Food and Wine Festival. With drinks as colorful as Hawaii’s waning sunsets, the Waikiki marina hotel is the perfect place to clink glasses in celebration of the event's five-year anniversary.
Like a sexy librarian, The Study isn’t what it immediately seems. It waits demurely behind a wall of books in the lobby of THE MODERN HONOLULU. At 5 p.m. each evening, the bookshelves rotate to reveal The Study’s neutral palette and clean lines, whispers of THE MODERN HONOLULU’s subtle sophistication. That’s your invitation to get to know The Study – a knockout cached in understatement.
Follow the velvet rope to the most exclusive of Honolulu nightclubs. You never know what surprises await – the-most-buzzed-about DJs drop in to guest-spin (including Hawaii’s own DJ Anit and DJ Compose). Celebs, lured to the island by the beach, naturally find their way to ADDICTION.
Recreation
You may feel you’ve reached the pinnacle upon entering our hotel. Then you step into LATHER Spa at THE MODERN HONOLULU and reconsider. Here, our trademark white palette calms. Notes of coconut, lemongrass, passion fruit and vanilla scent the air. Our receptionist offers you a taste of Pure Inventions – the Peach Green Tea is a favorite of our guests. You settle into one of our treatment rooms and let our trained touch wash over you.
Our Lomi Lomi Massage is a must as it references ancient holistic healing traditions brought to the islands by Polynesian settlers. Hawaiian healers honed the technique, which our Waikiki spa massage therapists study today. As if echoing the ocean tides, our Lomi Lomi Massage flows as your therapist rolls areas of your body using his or her arm from the wrist to the elbow. The continuous contact and gentle rhythm, in turn, influence a healthy flow and balance within your mind and body. Indulge in THE MODERN HONOLULU’s Lomi Lomi Massage alone, with a partner or as part of our Luxury Spa Package. This is the Honolulu massage you must experience.
Our facial services are provided by licensed, highly experienced estheticians, using LATHER products of the highest quality, with effective natural ingredients. Exotic extracts, potent antioxidents, and rare fruits and herbs have been selected for their unique benefits. Your esthetician will select the best possible products as they cleanse, steam, exfoliate, perform extractions and administer a mask to improve the overall health of your skin.
Get a perfect beach body with this exfoliating and moisturizing treatment inspired by the tropics. First we gently polish the skin with the blend of cosmetic-grade, refined quartz and beneficial botanicals found in LATHER’s Coconut Foaming Body Scrub. Then we follow with a hydrating application of the delicious-smelling Coconut Crème Body Whip. The result is softer, smoother, swimsuit-ready skin.
Start with your spa service, or perhaps one of our spa packages. LATHER Spa at THE MODERN HONOLULU offers massages, facials and body treatments, along with nail and waxing services. We feature a number of signature offerings, like our Lomi Lomi Massage and oxygen infusions, making this an idyllic solo retreat or the perfect way to spend a day relaxing with a friend. Bring someone special to celebrate a Birthday Spa-cation, complete with a bottle of Prosecco. Schedule a "MODERN Detox" for your Kamaaina bachelorette party, a package which includes two massages, a bottle of Grey Goose vodka and VIP table service at THE MODERN HONOLULU's ADDICTION Nightclub. Brides will enjoy the ultimate experience — THE MODERN Male'ana, our most inclusive spa package. As we do for all of our guests, we customize a spa-scription following services, detailing the products incorporated into the experience, as well as post-treatment recommendations.
Make your way down the sculpted coastline to the hidden and fabled rock bridge for a prize-worthy photo.
Make your way down the sculpted coastline to the hidden and fabled rock bridge for a prize-worthy photo.Snorkel or dive to meet the world underwater: bright fish, sea turtles, coral reefs and wrecks.
You’ve seen enough YouTube videos to know that fewer things are cooler than surfing. Waikiki is the place to learn.
Pro? First-timer? Oahu has a fishing charter for you (complete with fish stories, should you need ’em).
A trek high above Honolulu delivers views of a volcanic crater, World War II bunkers and, in winter, humpback whales.
By land or sea, watch thousands of humpback whales migrate to Hawaiian waters in the winter.
Take in the Hawaiian history, native plants and tropical birds on this educational hiking excursion.
Whether you are looking for beachy fun or high-end chic, Waikiki shopping is a not-to-be-missed activity. Let THE MODERN HONOLULU point you to the best of Honolulu shopping, including the world's largest outdoor shopping center, Ala Moana, Waikiki's Luxury Row or the flipside of Oahu shopping, the designer Waikele Premium Outlets.
What tops the view of Hawaii from THE MODERN HONOLULU? The view from 14,000 feet.
You, a cage and any creature curious enough to swim close: Do you dare to shark dive Honolulu?
The best way to soak in the island panorama is to linger above it. Don't forget your camera.
Built on the playground of Hawaiian King Kamehameha, the 40 golf courses on the island of Oahu range from those burrowed at the foot of the mountains, casual municipal links and resorts that play host to the pros. Ask THE MODERN HONOLULU concierge for golf course suggestions or for help booking your tee time today.
Sunsets in Oahu are always celebrated. Particularly when paired with a mai tai and glazed ahi poke.
Paradise Watersports recently partnered with Roberts Hawaii and Waikiki Ocean Club to offer parasailing off the shores of Waikiki.
Sail the Pacific aboard a catamaran cruise or follow the wind as your private crew charters the waters.
Oahu’s newest yoga haven is perched atop the second level of THE MODERN HONOLULU at the Sunset Pool, where shallow water showcases the cobalt glass tiles of the custom-designed pool.
At H2O Sports, which operates out of calm Maunalua Bay, jet skiers launch from a Multiple-Plaything Activities Barge where an instructor floats the jet ski onto a partially sunken platform, and guests swim up to the Yamaha VX110 personal watercraft, mount up and take off.
For you, getting away doesn’t mean losing sight of your fitness routine. Steps from THE MODERN HONOLULU’s Spa and Sunset Pool, our Waikiki fitness center offers cardiovascular and strength training equipment, yoga essentials and amenities including a state-of-the-art entertainment system.
Sophisticated – yet surprising: That’s the duality of THE MODERN HONOLULU. Experience it for yourself at our Sunrise Pool, the heart of our Honolulu luxury resort where guests of all ages are free to unwind.
Naturally, there’s food and beverage service featuring THE MODERN HONOLULU’s organic, artisanal ingredients – think island-grown salads, globally-inspired small plates, signature cocktails – regardless of the Sunset Pool space you claim. But you might seek the shade of an umbrella that shelters a table on the sand; rendezvous with friends at the bar, mere steps from the sand and lagoon; stroll to the rooftop’s edge for an unmatched view of the city, ocean and sky.
Conference
Set your next meeting or event in an environment that inspires – one that balances uptime with downtime. One with such an uncommon approach to service, amenities and aesthetics, your group won’t mind getting to work.
Whether you’re planning an intimate Waikiki wedding or a corporate business meeting, THE MODERN HONOLULU's fusion of island scenery and chic cosmopolitan décor make it an extraordinary Waikiki hotel venue for special events. THE MODERN HONOLULU boasts a wide range of luxury Waikiki event spaces, both indoor and outdoor, that can accommodate events of various sizes and scopes.
Wedding
You and your guests will immediately sense the stylistic differences that elevate THE MODERN HONOLULU above other Honolulu hotels – and above other Honolulu wedding venues.
In our ballroom, stock furnishings and tired textiles are noticeably absent. You will find an embarrassment of space – 9,200 square feet – making THE MODERN HONOLULU’s ballroom one of Oahu’s largest, with endless possibilities for configuration. Yet, your style won’t get lost in this space, its neutral palette whispered in the greys of aged oak beams; in hand-painted wall coverings – black palm fronds brushed onto beige grass cloth (custom-designed by Yabu Pushelberg). Rather, the tonal subtlety and clean lines of our ballroom let your style speak for itself; clusters of basket-weave lamps overhead set it softly aglow.
Suites at THE MODERN HONOLULU distill our style into intimate surrounds that connect the indoors and out. Our Sun Suite presents an airy den of organic luxury, with lush seating arrangements strewn about. The 1,300-square-foot interior is outdone only by the Sun Suite’s 1,500-square-foot terrace – your vantage to the Pacific and the Ala Wai yacht harbor. Similarly, the view is all sunsets and stars from THE MODERN HONOLULU’s Penthouse Suite. Its 1,500-square-foot interior, niched into lounge and dining spaces, previews via floor-to-ceiling windows what lies beyond: a 1,400-square-foot wrap-around terrace concealing intimate conversation spots and cloud-like sectionals for gathering amid landscaped bursts of color – a private, top-shelf panorama for your event.
Note too that the pools at THE MODERN HONOLULU are among the choicest spots on Waikiki – certainly among the choicest Honolulu wedding venues. Lit by the sun, candles or stars, weddings take on an uncommon radiance here. Our Sunrise Pool wraps you in a private garden paradise, its teak deck softened by the boughs of autograph trees, arbors of bougainvillea and the perfume of jasmine. An adjacent covered lanai provides transitional space. In the rooftop oasis of THE MODERN HONOLULU’s Sunset Pool, the allure is exotic: Cross a glass-tiled lagoon or walk a sandy aisle to meet your partner. Palms and native dune foliage fringe the scene. At each of our pools, intimate bars invite with a full (organic) menu and cocktail service.
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