Fodor's Expert Review The Modern Honolulu

Editor's Note: This property is currently undergoing renovations.

The lobby of this edgy, slickly designed hotel has the feel of an upscale jazz club, with recessed lighting and bookcases, making this the best hotel pick in Waikiki for urbanites who like the hip, big-city vibe. With natural, stylish tones, modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, and private lanai in many units, guest rooms and suites are equally swanky. The hotel's signature restaurant, The Grove , serves up all-day farm-to-table dining in an indoor/outdoor space. There are two pool areas—the Sunrise pool with a sleek teak deck surrounded by native foliage, and one level up, the Sunset pool, an eight inch adult-only wading pool and lounge area. Three bars on the premises—the most popular being the Study, hidden behind a rotating bookcase off the lobby —offer their own signature cocktails. Addiction, a trendy nightlife space, lures a younger, hipper crowd.