Nightly rates from $164
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jun 9, 2012 Check-out: Jun 12, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
59 reviews
Great Value

Selected because of location near Honolulu Marathon finish line. But only one block from Waikiki... See full review

  • Runner65
  • Dec 15, 2011
Honeymoon

Hotel is pretty small compared to aston waikiki and other big hotels, but it looks very modern and... See full review

  • YungWun
  • Nov 5, 2011
A secret boutique gem steps from the sand

Hotel Renew is Honolulu's first true designer boutique hotel. This intimate, eco-friendly gem half a block from the beach was designed by internationally-acclaimed San Francisco designer, Jiun Ho. Find a mod-Asiatic atmosphere that makes a sophisticated, minimalist statement. The artful lobby features a side nook serving organic teas by day and signature cocktails by night. Complimentary continental breakfast and 24-hour front desk service seal the deal. Hotel Renew is a perfect getaway for couples.

Highlights
  • Atmospheric Lounge Renew serves organic tea and signature cocktails
  • Watch movies on 50-inch flat TVs in select rooms
  • Dogs up to 20 pounds are welcome
Location

Hotel Renew has an ideal and unobtrusive location in Waikiki. The hotel is less than a block from the best stretch of sand and swimming along Waikiki Beach, and the dining and shopping district of Kalakaua Avenue. The Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium and Kapiolani Park are a 10-minute walk from the hotel.  

Rooms

This petite boutique hotel features only 72 rooms. The hotel boasts intimate attention to service and the details guests relish. Designer rooms are sleekly tailored in rich dark woods and graphic creams with red and black trim. Specialty spa amenities, free in-room Wi-Fi, light dimmers and 32- or 50-inch flat-screen HDTVs elevate the hip, upscale ambience.

Dining

Take advantage of the hotel's free continental breakfast and relax over evening cocktails at Lounge Renew. The hotel is surrounded by a variety of dining options, including casual eats at Teddy's Bigger Burgers and excellent mid-priced dining at Tiki's Grill & Bar, Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and Arancino di Mare.

Recreation
  • Half a block to Waikiki Beach
  • Free use of beach towels, mats, chairs and bodyboards
Transportation
  • Honolulu International Airport (10.6 mi/17 km)
Attractions
    • Waikiki Beach (next door)
    • Honolulu Zoo (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
    • Royal Hawaiian Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
    • Waikiki Aquarium (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
    • Hawaii Convention Center (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
    • Ala Moana Center (1.8 mi/2.8 km)
    • Diamond Head Crater (2.3 mi/3.7 km)

    Hotel Renew Rooms

    City View King
    Newly renovated designer City View with King rooms offer sophisticated style, high-design and innovative technology. Features views of Waikiki and surrounding neighborhoods. 1 king platform bed, 32” LCD HDTV, in-room computer system offering free Internet access, free Netflix movies, free satellite TV and radio, CD/DVD player, and iPod compatibility. Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel, Complimentary in-room safe (fits laptop), dimmable lighting system.
    City View Double-Double
    Newly renovated City View rooms offer sophisticated style, high-design and innovative technology • Intimate room featuring views of Waikiki and surrounding neighborhoods from private balcony/lanai • 1 double platform bed • 32" flat screen LCD HDTV • Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel • Complimentary in-room safe (fits laptop) • Dimmable lighting system • Rate is for 1-2 people
    Ocean View King
    Newly renovated Deluxe Ocean View room. This room offers sophisticated style with high-design and innovative technology Features and views of the Pacific Ocean. 1 King platform bed with a 32inch flat screen LCD HDTV or 2 Double platform beds with 80 inch projection television and In-room computer system offering free Internet access, free Netflix movies, free satellite TV and radio, CD/DVD player, and iPod compatibility. Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel along with Complimentary in-room safe (fits laptop. The rooms has a Dimmable lighting system.

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    Hotel Map

    Area served
    Waikiki
    Nearby airports
    Honolulu International Airport-HNL
    Area description
    Half-Block from Waikiki Beach. From Honolulu Airport take the H-1 Freeway heading East. Exit on the King Street exit ramp (Exit 25A). Make a right on Kapahulu Avenue. Then make another right on Ala Wai Blvd. Stay on your far left lane. Make a left turn on Ohua Avenue. At the end of Ohua, turn left onto Kalakaua Avenue. Make an immediate left on Paoakalani Avenue. Hotel Renew is the second hotel to your right. Approximate distance is 10 miles.

    Amenities

    • High-speed Internet
    • Internet Access

    Hotel Policies

    Check-in:
    1500
    Check-out:
    1200

    Terms and conditions

    Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

    The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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    Guest Reviews (59)

    Ratings and reviews for Hotel Renew

    Overall score

    4.3 / 5
    59 out of 59
    Amenities:
    3.8
    Room cleanliness:
    4.6
    Hotel staff:
    4.8
    Room comfort:
    4.6
    Location:
    4.6
    Value:
    4.2

    98% would recommend to a friend.

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    5
    Savannah Grace
    Greensboro, NC
    May 17, 2012

    AWESOME!!!!

    I just looooovvveeeddd Hotel Renew! The continental breakfast was awesome. They had fresh fruit, granola, yogurt, pastries, coffee. Couldn't get any better. The rooms were super clean and comfy. It was super close to Waikiki Beach. Offered free beach towels and valet parking was awesome too. I wish I could go back now! I would highly recommend this place to ANYONE!

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    5
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
    5
    Value:
    3
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    5
    Runner65
    Iowa
    Dec 15, 2011

    Great Value

    Selected because of location near Honolulu Marathon finish line. But only one block from Waikiki Beach and a couple blocks from the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park. Staff extremely helpful. Room small but very clean and well appointed. Japanese style decor.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    4
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
    4
    Value:
    5
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    4
    YungWun
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    Nov 5, 2011

    Honeymoon

    Hotel is pretty small compared to aston waikiki and other big hotels, but it looks very modern and the price is really good compared to the others. Staff is friendly and the free continental breakfast is good. Lots of restaurants and shopping along the beach walk which is located right across the street. One bad thing is you have to pay for valet parking which is $25 a night.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    3
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    4
    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
    4
    Value:
    4
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    4
    Cili
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Sep 27, 2011

    Family vacation

    The location of the hotel was just amazing. Very close to the beach. I mean you could be at the beach in like 3-5 minutes on foot. Which was very convenient. The room was not big. But it was very comfortable for the two of us. I liked the contemporary style of the rooms and hotel. It was kind of spa like. The bathroom was very nice and clean too. Nice tiles good tub shower combination. I am very picky about that. It got my full approval. The beds were a little bit on the soft side. On the mattresses they had an extra feather filled paddings and down comforters, those felt really nice. The staff was very friendly too. The breakfast was good. We had a great time at this hotel. We would go back there.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    3
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    4
    Location:
    5
    Value:
    4
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    5
    staycation808
    Wahiawa, HI, USA
    Sep 25, 2011

    Great Staycation

    Booked the room after reading reviews online and saw the great reviews. I live locally but wanted to stay in town for a night. The location is great but was a little tricky to find because of the small front. I passed by it once and had to circle around because it is on a one-way street but it wasn't a big deal. Staff greeted me when I pulled up into garage and received a friendly reception with chilled juice and chilled face towel. Room was very clean and well laid out. I was very impressed with everything about the hotel and didn't have a single complaint. I will definitely be staying here for my future weekend "staycations".

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    5
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
    4
    Value:
    5
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    3
    Bradley
    Seattle, WA
    Jul 14, 2011

    Almost....

    So close to being a great hotel, but sadly not there yet. Relatively new, Hotel Renew tries to be a boutique hotel in a 1980's building. The facility itself is a little dated, and is isolated on the far end of Waikiki (which isn't in itself a bad thing). Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, but they don't have the same tools to work with as other places. On the plus side: Location (it's on one side, so crowds aren't as bad), staff (incredibly friendly and helpful), boutique crowd (fewer children, less commercial), free wifi and beach towels, and reasonably sized spaces (rooms are comfortable). On the negative side: Older facility (looks sad from the outside), lack of amenities (business center, health center/gym, hotel bar/restaurant), location (it's a walk to most things). As much as we enjoyed our experience with the people (or lack of tiny people), the facility needs some help. Overall, though, a nice place with great potential.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    2
    Room cleanliness:
    3
    Hotel staff:
    4
    Room comfort:
    3
    Location:
    3
    Value:
    3
    Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

    Great places to try within walkable distance to this hotel: Bogart's Cafe for breakfast, Leonard's for malasadas, and Uncle Bo's for pupus and drinks.

    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    5
    Tvoz
    Brooklyn, NY
    Jul 13, 2011

    Great staff and service

    Honestly, this hotel has the most helpful staff I have ever encountered. They arranged rental car, discount day pass to a nearby gym, and a room to shower in after we had checked out earlier in the morning. The hotel is in walking distance to Sans Souci beach (and many others), Diamond Head crater, shopping, and great restaurants. Don't miss the nightly happy hour in their lounge. We found it to be a great opportunity to get advice for the next day's plans, and they had some of the best drinks we had in the neighborhood.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    4
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    4
    Location:
    5
    Value:
    5
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    5
    LP-Traveler
    El Paso, TX
    Jun 13, 2011

    Great location for the price

    We spent a wonderful week in the Hotel Renew. The room was clean, as was the bathroom. Only the air conditioner is a little bit loud, dont worry if You are a good sleeper. The personnel (reception and valet) was always very friendly and helpful. To Waikiki Beach it is just 100 yards and they supply guests with all the beaching utilities one can think of.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    5
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
    5
    Value:
    5
    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    4
    Loved up Poms
    England UK
    May 22, 2011

    Hotel Renew Waikiki

    Excellent location - just a two minute walk to the beach and beach and mountain views from our balcony. Buffet breakfast was good, though unable to obtain before 7am despite early airport pickup. Free wifi and beach towels. Rooms a little on the small size but the location made up for that. Staff fantastic and very helpful.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    5
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    4
    Location:
    5
    Value:
    4
    Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

    Buses to Pearl Harbor leave from just up the road and there is a shelter for those rainy days!

    Review of Hotel Renew

    Reviewer score

    5
    Sirchubbalot
    Portland, ME
    Apr 23, 2011

    Fantastic small, modern, convinient hote

    We were there for a wedding and were able to do many adventurous things because of the convinience of the hotel. It was small, quiet, clean and very modern. The staff was amazingly helpful and always happy to provide any service or help that was needed

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
    Amenities:
    4
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
    5
    Value:
    5
    Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

    It is a short walk to anything you may Wang to do in Waikiki.

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