RENAISSANCE HONOLULU HOTEL & SPA, Honolulu

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa - A luxury downtown hotel with Japanese-inspired spa, two pools, and Mediterranean dining

Located in Downtown Honolulu's business hub, this 5-star Honolulu hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows offering Pacific Ocean, Diamond Head, and city views. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa houses a Japanese-inspired Uhiwai spa with indoor and outdoor Ofuro soaking baths, Himalayan salt saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunge baths. The 8th-floor Sky Deck includes a saltwater pool, a 25-meter lap pool, and two whirlpools, complemented by private cabanas and pergolas. The property's signature restaurant, MARA, serves Mediterranean cuisine with family-style tapas and shellfish. Guest accommodations range from standard rooms to one-bedroom Renaissance Residences equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, Bosch washer-dryers, and deep soaking tubs. The hotel sits directly across from Ala Moana Center, the world's largest open-air mall with over 350 retailers and restaurants. Fort DeRussy Beach Park is 0.5 miles away, while Magic Island Lagoon Beach is 1 mile from the property.

Pros

Japanese-inspired wellness facilities including Ofuro baths and Himalayan salt saunas

Residences feature full gourmet kitchens with premium appliances

Evening programming includes live entertainment and cultural activities

Direct access to Ala Moana Center's extensive shopping and dining options

Cons

1 mile from the nearest beach

Located in the busy business district rather than the resort area