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Prince Waikiki
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Wonderful hotel staff, beautiful room, centrally located to Convention Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and Magic Island, with a shuttle to Waikiki.
The hotel was recently renovated, everything was in great condition and the rooms were tastefully done. I like the location, which is not directly on a beach, but is walkable to Waikiki beaches and restaurants. The service from the hotel staff was outstanding. I did not try the dining options at the hotel because I was only there for two nights, but I had no complaints about the other amenities. There is a free hotel shuttle that can take you to Waikiki or Ala Moana every 45 minutes or so.
Had a wonderful time by your gorgeous pool. We could walk to all the shopping, close by, and the excellent restaurants we ate at. I have to mention the excellent re-modeling of your hotel, it looks amazing and your staff were so friendly and they remembered us from all the times we have stayed before. Thank you so much for everything and we will see you again real soon. Frank & Leslie Gasiorek
Love the greeting on the tv screen, felt really good staying at Hawaii Prince. The view from our room was beautiful. Can't wait for the next vacation.
The rooms were spacious and beautifully designed. There was an expansive window overlooking the harbor and ocean. The hotel was at the very end of Waikiki beach - close enough to enjoy Waikiki, but far enough away to avoid the noise and busyness of Waikiki Beach.
If you are looking for any of the amenities at the big tourist hotels like Hilton, Hyatt, Outrigger, etc you won't find them here. This hotel has no pool (will be available after April 2017) or Jacuzzi, no salon or spa (there is a very small fitness center), and not even a gift shop. There were only two restaurants and they were both extremely high prices for mediocre food. Also, even though it overlooks to harbor there is no outdoor space for either restaurant or bar so there is no place available to just relax outside and enjoy the weather. The rooms do not have any balconies. Also, even though Orbitz said it was in Waikiki, it was in more of a business area far from the shopping and dining options that are around Waikiki beach. They did provide a free shuttle but it was only once an hour.
The view was amazing. The bed was very comfortable. Loved the Japanese style it had including the artwork and furniture. The all marble bathroom with glass doors separating the toilet, shower, and bath was nothing like what I've experienced before at other hotels. I would rate this Hotel five stars!
We arrived to Oahu and stayed at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. They upgraded up to a nicer room with partial view of water and boats which was very nice of them. The room smelled damp and moldy so we called the front desk - they offered to put us in a regular room with no view versus having someone come up and evaluate the room. The worker came in and sprayed the floor and said this is common in a lot of rooms. The room was comfy overall, the bathroom was large with a toilet with a warm seat and Bidet which was a new experience. There was not much to do at the hotel but there was some ladies able to help set up things to do for the days we were there. We took a bus walking distance from the hotel to go to the Diamond Crater which only cost $3-4 dollars for my husband and I. I wish we were closer to the Waikiki Beach which I thought we were based on the way the map appears, it is a 10 min bus ride away. We only ate there the day we were leaving in their buffet area. We ended up getting 50% off since I found a cockroach in my coffee. We probably should've gotten the whole meal for free. Overall, I had a nice time here but would not stay here again.
It was a very nice and comfortable stay. The staff was excellent. The room and views were superb. We couldn't get a king like we reserved the first night, but they upgraded us to a higher floor. The next few nights were spent in a king bed room. Although the hotel was in the middle of renavations, the hotel staff did everything they could to make our stay as comfortable as possible. My only regret is that we couldn't try the new restaurant they were renovating by the lobby.
We had our misgivings at staying in this hotel as some of the reviews are not very flattering. However, we were impressed with the staff friendliness, the marina facing room, cleanliness and overall good vibe . I'll definitely recommend this hotel. Moreover location of the hotel is another plus point - very close to a huge shopping mall, shuttle bus service to Waikiki beach.
We enjoyed the room, especially the view of the marina and the park. Really liked that even though there is no balcony, the windows opened wide and let in the fresh air. Just as good! We knew going in that there was some construction going on, but I think they could have done some better planning. They did not have a bar to simply get drinks at due to the construction. Not a huge deal we thought because we can go up to the pool bar. NOPE!! That bar wasn't staffed. In order to get drinks you had to call room service, which took 20 minutes. Not exactly the most convenient set up. I would think if you close the main bar, you would at least staff the pool bar during the day. Fortunately, there are several hotels and other restaurants easily within walking distance. The hotel is also about a mile from Waikiki beach. We took the hotel shuttle down to the beach, and walked our way back while doing a little sightseeing. It was a very easy walk back! The photo's they had outside of the construction area look great. I expect it is going to be very nice when all of the work is done!!
The facilities are looks good. But there was no hot water for couple hours.
The hotel was great, they upgraded our room for free and everyone was super nice!!
The staff was extremely helpful. After requesting a roll away bed upon check in, I went to the room, then to get ice. The roll away bed was at my room before I got back. Concierge service was kind enough to print out local maps & bus schedules for me. At check out, there was about 5 hours before my flight left. The hotel secured my luggage & provided (free of charge) a room to shower after spending the day at the beach
First off, I feel the need to state: I would totally recommend people to stay here. The only non-5 marks that exist in my review are facilities related, but even that is in the process of being corrected. I'm sure the new additions/renovations will bring this hotel to the new standard that exists on the island. But for me; the main standout from our stay were the employees. Everyone that worked there went out of their way to be nice. And it was awesome! Everyone from the valet service, to the front desk, to the room attendants. Bravo. We cant want to come back and see the changes when they're complete. Cheers, -A
Located right on the Honolulu Harbor and adjacent to Hilton Hawaiian Village, across from Magic Island and Ala Moana Beach Park, and close to the mall. Great location for first time visitors that want the convenience of being able to walk to festive and scenic must-see locations on Oahu.
In the past this was a very nice place to stay. You would be greeted at the reception desk with a steaming hot towel to refresh your hands, and the rooms themselves were quite posh. I'm afraid that ship sailed. They now have fancy Japanese toilets, but it doesn't begin make up for the drab feeling of the hotel room. They wall paper was peeling in at least a half dozen places, and windows had not been washed in quite some time. It was sad. I used to love this hotel. I will be staying some where else next time.
Because the lobby was undergoing renovations the noise during the day, overall appearance, and smell wasn't the most appealing. But whatever inconvenience the construction created, the staff made up for in helpfulness and friendliness.
Ken at the front desk was exceptionally helpful. The view from our room was wonderful.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Ala Moana Center
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor pool
Located in Waikiki within a short walk of Ala Moana Center, Prince Waikiki is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as University of Hawaii at Manoa. This 563-room, 4-star resort has 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. On the waterfront, it's also near Aloha Tower and Diamond Head.
Dining
Enjoy dining at one of 2 onsite restaurants including 100 Sails Restaurant , which specializes in sushi. Satisfy your hunger without leaving your room with room service, or quench your thirst with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
All 563 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes. Guests can expect WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other standard amenities include phones, ironing boards, and desks.
Property features
Guests of Prince Waikiki have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is available for USD 25.00 per night (USD 33.00 per night for valet parking), and there's also a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly resort include 4 meeting rooms, conference space, and a computer station.
Guest reviews for Prince Waikiki
excellent choice for central location
Everyone
Wonderful hotel staff, beautiful room, centrally located to Convention Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and Magic Island, with a shuttle to Waikiki.
excellent service, beautiful views, nice amenities
BusinessTravelers
The hotel was recently renovated, everything was in great condition and the rooms were tastefully done. I like the location, which is not directly on a beach, but is walkable to Waikiki beaches and restaurants. The service from the hotel staff was outstanding. I did not try the dining options at the hotel because I was only there for two nights, but I had no complaints about the other amenities. There is a free hotel shuttle that can take you to Waikiki or Ala Moana every 45 minutes or so.
Review comment
General Manager responded on May 13, 2017
Mahalo David for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay at the Prince Waikiki. It is great to hear you like our great views from rooms, our new amenities and the outstanding service from our dedicated staff. The location is ideal and very convenient to beaches, the Ala Moana Shopping center and restaurants. We appreciate you sharing your pictures of the views, the floor to ceiling windows that open and of course our new infinity pool overlooking the Ala Wai Harbor. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Mahalo, Charles Abbott
location and relaxing atmosphere of hotel
Everyone
Had a wonderful time by your gorgeous pool. We could walk to all the shopping, close by, and the excellent restaurants we ate at. I have to mention the excellent re-modeling of your hotel, it looks amazing and your staff were so friendly and they remembered us from all the times we have stayed before. Thank you so much for everything and we will see you again real soon. Frank & Leslie Gasiorek
Review comment
General Manager responded on May 8, 2017
Mahalo Frank & Leslie for taking the time to write this great review regarding your recent stay at the Prince Waikiki. The pool deck is an amazing place to relax and enjoy the views of the harbor and sunset and we are glad you enjoyed it. We are glad you enjoyed our convenient location and liked our newly renovated facilities. We appreciate your comment about our friendly staff which endorses our belief they are the best in Hawaii. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Mahalo, Charles Abbott
view was awesome
Everyone
Love the greeting on the tv screen, felt really good staying at Hawaii Prince. The view from our room was beautiful. Can't wait for the next vacation.
Review comment
General Manager responded on Mar 2, 2017
Thank you Marycel for taking the time to write your awesome review. We are glad you felt comfortable staying at the hotel and enjoyed the beautiful views from your guest room. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next vacation to Hawaii. Mahalo, Charles Abbott
every room has an ocean view.
Everyone
The rooms were spacious and beautifully designed. There was an expansive window overlooking the harbor and ocean. The hotel was at the very end of Waikiki beach - close enough to enjoy Waikiki, but far enough away to avoid the noise and busyness of Waikiki Beach.
Review comment
General Manager Chuck Abbott responded on Feb 7, 2017
Aloha, Thank you for staying at the Hawaii Prince Hotel. We are glad you liked our room with amazing view and convenience location. We would be honored to have you return to our hotel in the future again. Thank you again for sharing your valuable opinion with us. Mahalo,
no amenities
Everyone
If you are looking for any of the amenities at the big tourist hotels like Hilton, Hyatt, Outrigger, etc you won't find them here. This hotel has no pool (will be available after April 2017) or Jacuzzi, no salon or spa (there is a very small fitness center), and not even a gift shop. There were only two restaurants and they were both extremely high prices for mediocre food. Also, even though it overlooks to harbor there is no outdoor space for either restaurant or bar so there is no place available to just relax outside and enjoy the weather. The rooms do not have any balconies. Also, even though Orbitz said it was in Waikiki, it was in more of a business area far from the shopping and dining options that are around Waikiki beach. They did provide a free shuttle but it was only once an hour.
Review comment
General Manager responded on Jan 16, 2017
Thank you Monica for writing your recent review. We apologize that during your stay the pool was closed because we are adding a new infinity pool and upgrading the entire pool deck. We are glad you enjoyed the great ocean and sunset views from your room and our convenient location to Ala Moana Beach and Ala Moana Shopping Center. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back when our pool is completed so you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets and views from our new infinity pool. Mahalo, Charles Abbott
amazing hotel
Everyone
The view was amazing. The bed was very comfortable. Loved the Japanese style it had including the artwork and furniture. The all marble bathroom with glass doors separating the toilet, shower, and bath was nothing like what I've experienced before at other hotels. I would rate this Hotel five stars!
Review comment
General Manager responded on Dec 13, 2016
Thank you Jason for writing this amazing review regarding the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. We appreciate you wonderful comments about the Ocean and Sunset views from your room, the comfort of your bed and the spacious bathroom. Mahalo for the 5 star vote of confidence. Charles Abbott
honeymoon stay
Everyone
We arrived to Oahu and stayed at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. They upgraded up to a nicer room with partial view of water and boats which was very nice of them. The room smelled damp and moldy so we called the front desk - they offered to put us in a regular room with no view versus having someone come up and evaluate the room. The worker came in and sprayed the floor and said this is common in a lot of rooms. The room was comfy overall, the bathroom was large with a toilet with a warm seat and Bidet which was a new experience. There was not much to do at the hotel but there was some ladies able to help set up things to do for the days we were there. We took a bus walking distance from the hotel to go to the Diamond Crater which only cost $3-4 dollars for my husband and I. I wish we were closer to the Waikiki Beach which I thought we were based on the way the map appears, it is a 10 min bus ride away. We only ate there the day we were leaving in their buffet area. We ended up getting 50% off since I found a cockroach in my coffee. We probably should've gotten the whole meal for free. Overall, I had a nice time here but would not stay here again.
Review comment
General Manager responded on Dec 3, 2016
Thank you for your review. It is surprising to hear your comment about the smell in the guest rooms since all the rooms are newly renovated with new air conditioning units and we have not receive any similar comments. Also we have not any reports or records of a complaint as described. Regardless please accept our sincere apologies. Mahalo, Charles Abbott
nice & comfortable
Everyone
It was a very nice and comfortable stay. The staff was excellent. The room and views were superb. We couldn't get a king like we reserved the first night, but they upgraded us to a higher floor. The next few nights were spent in a king bed room. Although the hotel was in the middle of renavations, the hotel staff did everything they could to make our stay as comfortable as possible. My only regret is that we couldn't try the new restaurant they were renovating by the lobby.
Review comment
General Manager responded on Nov 18, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. We are glad you enjoyed our convenient location, our friendly staff and our newly renovated guest that have superb Ocean Views. We are sorry about not being able to provide you with King bedded room on your first day but glad you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We are opening 100 SAILS on Monday that will be featuring Fresh Island Cuisine on our buffet as well as our New Small Bites Ala Carte menu. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Honolulu and Waikiki. Mahalo, Charles Abbott General Manager
Everyone
Review comment
General Manager responded on Oct 25, 2016
Marc, Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. We are glad you enjoyed our newly renovated rooms and our great Ocean Views. We are sorry for any inconvenience you realized because of our renovation. We hope you will allow us another opportunity to be of service to you on any future visits to Waikiki and Hawaii. Mahalo, Charles Abbott General Manager
Aloha Anne - Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay at the Prince Waikiki. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us and appreciate your comments regarding our beautifully renovated guest rooms with breathtaking ocean views and our central, convenient location. We also thank you for mentioning the quality of our stellar staff - we truly believe they provide the best hospitality in Hawaii. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future! Mahalo, Prince Waikiki Management