Hotel Renew,

129 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

"Staff, cost and location make this worth it. If you're the person or people who enjoys a hotel room to relax in then don't bother. Price was great though rooms are very dark and super uncomfortable. Balcony, equally uninviting. Lobby, wasted space/missed opportunity in the refreshment bar that goes unused. Charge $10 a day for coffee and a local malasada and the people will pay it. No one is stopping to read your to go sandwich sign off elevator, we're going to leave for the beach. Reposition this signage next to coffee you should be offering in that wasted space. I finally read it day 4. Rooms: this was a dorm room. We each booked a full size ocean view with balcony. They were identical. Each needs brightening and an overhaul. Bed was too soft and we both slept poorly, water pressure was/is bad but I liked it, forced me to take a longer slower shower, I went into slow down island mode lol. Added seating in room was a desk chair. It was bad. Same style chairs on patio w small table. Plenty of unused space on patio, pull those awful chairs for hammocks or something. We both appreciated the mini fridge and lavender satchels offering. You're use of essential oil products is genius and keeps bugs away. We never saw 1 bug in/on property the whole week, pretty rare on the island. Service was impeccable. Everyone we met during our stay was delightful and sincere in their approach. Your staff is your saving grace. I can't even shout out 1 or 2 stand outs, truly everyone was amazing. Front desk, Housekeeping, and even Valet, all fantastic. I arrived the day after my birthday, staffers left me a card and a local bottle of bubbly. That was so appreciated and I even kept the card."

""Lance provided exceptional assistance and went the extra mile to ensure our needs were met promptly. His professionalism and dedication were truly commendable. Thanks to Lance's help, we were able to get exactly what we needed. I highly appreciate his outstanding service and would highly recommend him to others seeking assistance.". The hotel was clean and great location"

"We had an excellent week long stay at Hotel Renew. We had a party of 4, and were in 2 rooms with partial sea view and balconies. For the location right next to Waikiki beach, this hotel is a gem. The staff are very helpful, friendly and welcoming. They were great at providing us with what we needed for the day such as beach chairs, towels, extra coffee, travel advice and bus schedules. The lobby is well decorated and feels very relaxing as soon as you walk in. The rooms may feel a bit on the small side to some, but you are paying for location. They are clean and modern, with a great shower and bathroom. Lots of places to unpack and hide suitcases away. We got ourselves organized on day one to clear the floor and put clothes away into the warddrobe and it felt great, once tidy, for the rest of the stay. Beautiful views of the sunset dropping over the ocean horizon from the balconies that face north. I would definitely recommend staying here, and we will stay here again for our next visit to Honolulu."

"Hotel Renew was a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in the doors. The staff was very friendly and always super helpful with any needs or requests. I love the smaller, boutique style hotel without all the crowds or noise. The room was nice and modern, but the best thing were the views! The location is amazing right in the heart of Waikiki and walkable to anything you would want to see or do. Hotel Renew is literally steps from the beach and with their beach chair, snorkel gear, and boogie board free amenities it was so easy to enjoy the beach and water every day. Just a short walk down the beach path (3-5 min walk) is Queens Beach that has lots of reefs for snorkeling right off the beach. Another short walk offers you access to surfing with both board rentals and lessons available right there. The number of restaurants and shops within walking distant are too many to count! Hotel Renew was a perfect place to stay for our Hawaiian getaway and the price compared to similar hotels in the area was so reasonable. Thank you Hotel Renew - hope to come back soon!!"

"After reading the positive and negative reviews below I decided to review the hotel before booking in. It didn’t disappoint The whole hotel is beautiful and a gorgeous small boutique style which is a warm welcome from the large scale commercial hotels. This hotel, once American owned, has new traditional Hawaiian owners who are bringing Hawaii back into the cultural feel of this hotel. It’s so lovely in every way. The hotel is filled with aromatherapy fragrance which is so calming and inviting. Your personal sachet of lavender to sleep beside is gifted upon check in The standard rooms on the left facing side, overlook a traditional Hawaiian street (people complain about the view but forget they’re in Hawaii and not a big commercial city) it’s quaint and reflective of the streets that make up the feel of Hawaii. The ocean side on the right have views. The hotel is so close to the beach that you don’t particularly need views every moment of your holiday. The rooms are modern, well equipped and looked after. They gave a very comfortable luxurious feel with soft cosy beds equivalent to any higher end chain. They have beautiful smelling toiletries to use, again using aromatherapy. Rooms have both a privacy screen on windows and additional black out sliding Hawaiian shutters which make for a perfect black out room and sleep. It’s super quiet at night and the staff are so lovely, happy and make being here a delight It really is a lovely change away from the busy hotels only seconds from the beach"