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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 601
  • Address: 2500 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3696
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel, located in the heart of Waikiki, is just steps from Waikiki Beach. Following a $65 million renovation, this... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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“Prince Kuhio - good value and stay.”

Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel

28 Jul 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

We just returned from a 9 night vacation stay at the Hilton Prince Kuhio. Booked a very cheap rate at the hotel website several months in advance. We arrived late afternoon and within seconds had the key cards to our executive level - oceanview room on the 32nd floor. Front desk staff was welcoming and efficient. As reported, the rooms are freshly decorated with a lovely bath, linens and large HD flat screen tv. We encountered no negative staff experiences from any of the Hilton employees. Restaurant, lobby, bellman, housekeeping, executive lounge staff were always friendly and welcoming. We ate the the MAC 24/7 restaurant for two meals during our stay and had good food and service. The location is 2 long blocks (closer to 3) from Waikiki beach, just diagionally behind the Marriott Waikiki Beachfront Resort. Two downsides for us -- (and so subjective of course, as everyone has their own preferences on vacation) -- the pool was disappointing for us. Large patio with plenty of loungers . . . But --- No umbrellas, or cabanas -- so shade most of the day was non-exsistant. And no poolside wait staff or service. (which they show on the Hilton website) There is a pool bar staffed with a bartender, but we like to rent a cabana and spend the whole day lounging, eating and drinking - without having to leave our lounge chairs when we want a break from the sand and surf. No can do at the HPK. Also, the lobby bar, which is lovely to look at -- never opened or closed very early every night. One could go to the restaurant and sit at the counter for a drink, but not the same ambiance for a "night cap". Those two things -- will probably take us back to the Marriott, Royal Hawaiian or Hyatt on Waikiki, which we have stayed at on previous visits and not back to the HPK. But generally, one gets what one pays for -- the Hilton Prince Kuhio was $100-$150 per night cheaper than what we have paid at the afore mentioned hotels for an oceanview room, poolside service, cabanas, etc.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Room, bathroom, view, price
    • Disliked — Pool service, lobby bar
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Kansasman's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 01 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: £146 (year-round)
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“Amazing Hotel - we checked in at 8am!”

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5 of 5 stars
Australia
28 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Stayed here for four nights and at Turtle Bay for 3 nights... I wished I had stayed here for all 7 nights I was in Hawaii. I booked a non-refundable rate so it wasn't very expensive. Our flight arrived in Hawaii at a bout 6.30am, so we got to the hotel pretty tired at about 8am. Checkin was a breeze and they were happy to accomodate us so early.

Because we had an room on the executive floor we had access to the executive room, which had free continental breakfast, snack throughout the day, deserts at night and light snack before bed. We ate breakfast here each day and had some light snack before bed, it was great. Internet access was free and the rooms were amazing. They were beautifully decorated, with a small balcony looking over the beach. They were very clean and we felt like we were the first people to stay in them. Location was great, a short walk to the beach.

I can't wait to stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Amazing Rooms, lots of free services, checked us in at 8am!
    • Disliked — The pool was undergoing renovations at the time
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
oztravman's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: 28 July 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: £146 (year-round)
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“Great Hotel!”

Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, NV
25 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

If you're looking for a comfortable, modern hotel, this is the place. My wife and I were impressed with the modern room decor and the lobby. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Great HDTV right on the wall. We ate breakfast at MAC 24/7 (their 24 hour restaurant) several times, and it was great. They also have a quick cafe in the morning right outside the restaurant where they have delicious carrot cake muffins. The hotel is in a great location, and a quick walk to the beach and the Waikiki Strip. We'd definitely stay there again, and you should too!

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bumpskier176's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 17 May 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: £146 (year-round)
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“really nice time”

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5 of 5 stars
phoenix
21 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Hilton Waikiki Price Kuhio over the 4th of July weekend. First, I must say that the Hawaiian people are the most warm and welcoming of any people I've met all over the world. Everyone at the hotel went out of his/her way to say aloha and to ensure that my stay was wonderful. The hotel is newly a Hilton and completely renovated, however why weren't the hallways air conditioned? The location was very nice. It was only a few blocks from the beach and right in the heart of Waikiki. The plasma TV and all other amenities are great. The bathroom was very hip and modern (I hope you aren't very tall, or you won't fit in the shower). The lobby was great. The front desk never had a line, and although I never ate from the restaurant, the room service (prepared there) was delicious.

Now, I am able to overlook almost any minor detail at hotels, but two things stood out to me for which I feel I should comment. The walls are paper-thin. I should have called the front desk to changed rooms, but that's just not my style. I'm just the type to wait it all out all the noise that kept me up until 4:30am. I honestly don't know what you do about noise pollution in a hotel, but for over $250/night, I didn't want to hear all of that.

Secondly, the hotel has no self parking. They charge $25/night for valet. OK, for a major city, that's not bad. However, for $25/night I want my car now. The 4 times I went to get my car ranging from 12 noon to 7 pm, it took almost half an hour. The valet parkers were very busy and always appologized, but for $25 a night, I don't want to wait. I think they need to hire more valet, or offer self parking. I arrived at the last minute to the airport from the long wait at the valet.

Overall, I think the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio is a very nice Waikiki vacation. All in all, the value for the $ you spend is good. If they could sound-proof the rooms and offer $5/night self parking, this would have been a perfect vacation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — new, clean, modern
    • Disliked — paper thin walls
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bmford's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 01 May 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: £146 (year-round)
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“Excellent Hotel! Can't wait to go back!!!”

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5 of 5 stars
Vancouver, BC
21 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My family of four recently stayed at this hotel and I couldn't wait to write my review! This was our third trip to Oahu and this by far was our favourite hotel. It is very modern and the lobby was beautiful. We received great service from every single employee! I am very picky with hotels and I couldn't complain about anything regarding the Prince Kuhio. We'll definitely be back!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The modern settings
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HawaiiLuvin's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 21 July 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: £146 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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