The hype
Travelers love the modern, spacious rooms and central location but are consistently disappointed by the lack of a real pool.
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
$230-350/ natt
Boka detta om You want a modern, spacious home base in the heart of Waikiki and plan to spend your days exploring, not lounging at the hotel.
Varför människor älskar det
- Huge floor-to-ceiling windows with killer city/mountain views
- Location is dead central—steps from International Market Place and a 5-minute walk to the beach
- Rooms are significantly larger than the Waikiki shoebox average
Snabb Överblick: It's a converted office building with a puddle for a pool and no balconies, so don't come here expecting a full resort experience.
Recenserat av @bktravelcollage: I honestly couldn't stop taking photos here. The 'Hang Loose' swing in the lobby is iconic, and waking up to that city view through the giant round window was special. Plus, grabbing a rare brew at the Starbucks Reserve downstairs made my mornings perfect.
Gäster som bodde här sa
Reality check
The 'Ocean View' is often just a sliver between buildings, and street noise bleeds through the glass on lower floors.
- You prioritize room size and modern decor over resort amenities
- You want to be in the middle of the action near Duke's Lane and shopping
- You hate the musty, dated feel of older Waikiki carpeted hotels
Renlighet & Underhåll
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though some guests report 'missed' days or late timing.
- Bathroom hygiene: Bathrooms are modern and usually sparkling; grout is clean, but check the corners of the walk-in showers.
- Maintenance: Excellent. Because the building was renovated recently (2016/2017), fixtures are sturdy and paint is fresh.
- Linens & towels: Crisp and white, though pool towels can sometimes feel a bit worn/thin from heavy rotation.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells of a signature 'island fresh' scent; rooms are neutral, no lingering smoke or mustiness.
Sleepability™
7MÅTTLIG
0-4BULLRIG
4-7.5MÅTTLIG
7.5-10TYST
- Street performers and traffic on Seaside Ave
- Emergency sirens (Waikiki is a concrete canyon)
- Thin connecting doors in some suites
Innan du bokar
Bra att veta
- The lobby is on the 8th floor, not the ground level.
- You can borrow beach chairs and GoPro cameras from the valet/bell desk (included in resort fee).
- The elevators require a room key to access guest floors, adding a layer of security.
Vad du ska packa
- Earplugs for the inevitable 5 AM garbage truck or siren
- A reusable water bottle (fill stations are in the lobby)
- Slip-on shoes for the walk to the beach (it's close, but not *that* close)
Rum Genie
Bästa val
- High-floor rooms ending in -09 to -14 for the best views
- Mountain View rooms for twinkling city lights at night (often better than the partial ocean view)
Rum att undvika
- Low floors (below 10) facing the street due to noise
- Rooms near the elevator bank if you're sensitive to foot traffic
Rumsförfrågan Genie – kopiera och klistra in
“I would love a room on a high floor (15+) facing the mountains or with a city view, specifically requesting a room number ending in -09 through -14 if available, to maximize the view and minimize street noise.”
FAQ & Dolda tips
Allt du verkligen vill veta innan du bokar.
Is there a real pool?
No. It is a 'splash lounge'—a wading pool that is about 1 foot deep. Great for tanning your ankles, useless for swimming.
How far is the beach?
It is a 5-10 minute walk (about 2-3 blocks) to the sand at Waikiki Beach.
Does the hotel serve free breakfast?
No. Even for top-tier Hyatt Globalists, the benefit is usually 500-1000 points per night instead of food. There is no operating hotel restaurant for breakfast.
Is parking difficult?
Yes. The garage is a spiral nightmare with very tight turns. Scrape marks on the walls tell the story. Rent a smaller car if possible.
Do the rooms have lanais (balconies)?
No. This was an office building converted into a hotel; the glass facade is sealed.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, very. They welcome dogs up to 50 lbs with a fee (approx. $100 for up to 6 nights), and provide beds and bowls.
Insider-tips
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The 'Mountain View' is actually stunning at night—don't feel pressured to overpay for a 'Partial Ocean View' that is mostly other buildings.
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Duke's Lane Market & Eatery downstairs is a hidden gem for grab-and-go breakfast and decent coffee without the hotel markup.
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Ask the valet for the beach kit (chairs/towels) early in the morning; they run out by 10 AM.
5 saker du bör veta innan du åker
💡The bathroom layout in some rooms is bizarre, with the toilet right next to the floor-to-ceiling window (hope you like an audience or closing blinds).
💡The 'resort fee' includes GoPro rentals, but you have to bring your own SD card or buy one there.
💡The elevators can be slow during peak check-out times because they serve both the lobby (8th floor) and rooms.
💡There is a hidden 'library' nook in the lobby that's usually empty and great for taking a work call.
💡The air conditioning is powerful and quiet—a rare win for a converted building.
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