The Laylow Waikiki, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
9.1 (429 reviews)
2299 Kuhio Avenue , Honolulu , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Cons:
Poor room lighting
Noise insulation issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.24
The hotel is always clean and well maintained, offering a pleasant stay.
Service
9.71
Staff, especially servers like Chiara and Nicole, provided exceptional service.
Location
9.25
Very central in Waikiki, easy walking distance to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Some rooms have poor lighting and noise insulation, affecting comfort.
Amenities
9.23
Great offerings including a sensational restaurant/bar and daily activities.
Value for Money
8.69
Some offered free items are part of a resort charge, which diminishes perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Great food options and quality beverages, highlighted by excellent recommendations.
Overall Experience
9.21
Overall, a very enjoyable stay due to friendly service and good amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 18:51

Property Description

Mid-Century Modern Oasis
Experience the vibrant charm of The Laylow, Autograph Collection, just steps away from Waikiki Beach. Indulge in a welcome amenity and unwind in rooms equipped with smart TVs and WiFi.

Island-Inspired Amenities
Relax by the swimming pool, savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, and plan your adventures at the activity desk. Enjoy nightly entertainment and complimentary shaved Hawaiian ice poolside.

Ideal Location
Immerse yourself in the heart of Waikiki, with easy access to the Royal Hawaiian Center, Diamond Head Crater Hike, and the bustling International Market Place. With Honolulu International Airport just a short drive away, your Hawaiian getaway awaits at The Laylow, Autograph Collection.

Important information:

Please note that a maximum of 1 pet is allowed per room. Please contact property in advance for pet charges and restrictions.

Please note that pet deposit is nonrefundable.

There is an additional person charge. Contact the property for more details.

The daily destination fee collected at the property includes:
- Nightly live entertainment
- Shaved ice
- Ukulele lessons
- E Komo Mai welcome basket
- High-speed WiFi access
- Arts and crafts classes (offered at 10:00 on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Ti Leaf Kupee workshop (every Monday at 10:00)
- Orchid Lei making (Sundays and Fridays at 10:00)
- Daily poolside delights
- Cruiser bicycles
- Complimentary pool and beach Towels
- 24-Hour fitness center accessGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HNL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 429 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.21
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Jim couple us
9
Comfortable stay at a perfect location.
Pros:

Top floor and quite

Cons:

Carpet could be refreshed.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Johnny extended_group tw
9
Pros:

The breakfast was a coupon for use at the Hide-Out restaurant located in their lobby. The location is great near the International Street.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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C4838CMchristopherr Family
10
Service with a Smile
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with fantastic people! Joey, Dominick, and other front desk staff were kind, welcoming, and helpful. The valet service is convenient and the guys were great. Daily shave ice is a fun treat and the pool is a comfortable relaxing place.

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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O2556MWannar Solo travel
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

I had an amazing stay at the LayLow. This was my second time staying there and I am already look forward to booking again!! It is in the best location in Waikiki and all of the staff is amazing. Dom at the front desk was extremely helpful and attentive with any questions that I had. I can’t wait to go back!

2026-01-29 via Tripadvisor
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Youngsoo family_with_children us
5
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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GAIN couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Katey family_with_children au
9
Loved the Laylow - would happily stay there again
Pros:

Location is outstanding - close to everything in Waikiki and super safe to walk around. The room was spacious, and the welcome gift was an incredible touch.

Cons:

The wait for lifts can be a little long, especially in the mornings.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Adrianne family_with_children us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Cesme family_with_children us
10
Front desk Staff helpful, music every night, valet/bellhop staff excellent and quick,
Pros:

Clean and didn’t feel like a huge building walking forever to get to ur room

Cons:

Wish hot tub worked

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Edward couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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newyorktravel1234 Family New York City, New York
4
Adequate for one night but overall, it was a disappointing stay
Pros:

Although the staff were nice, the hotel was disappointing. The room I was in was noisy with loud music playing until midnight. Elevators and hallways are worn down, and it definitely needs an upgrade. I couldn't sleep well at all, and the lobby was also basic/ lackluster. It did feel ike a 2 or 3 star hotel at best. Note that the ongoing construction did cause water outages for a few hours, which didn't inconvenience us, but I can see why other paying guests would be frustrated with no notification about it prior to check-in.

2026-01-18 via Tripadvisor
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Sightseer07835597872 Family
4
Disappointing stay at Laylow, a 2-star hotel.
Pros:

Early January 2026 stay with my 2-young adult children. This is NOT a 4-star boutique hotel. This is really a 2-star hotel and I'm surprised anyone would give it an award. Our 7th floor room looked out to an 8-story parking garage with bright lights on all night. The room was dark even with all lights on; not enough clothing storage space. Beds really soft & saggy. Daily room service did not clean the room/bathroom very well. Waikiki is overcrowded.

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
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Jan extended_group pl
9
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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jjK2656TU Family
10
Can't beat the location
Pros:

If you want a boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki, The Laylow is a great choice. The pool is small, but the beach is just a five-minute walk. There’s nightly live music, which may be noticeable when sleeping. The location is hard to beat—close to excellent food, shopping, and the beach. The rooms were clean, and special thanks to Nori for making our stay especially comfortable.

2026-01-10 via Tripadvisor
9
957dipalic Family
6
Great location for a short stay
Pros:

Stayed as a family of 4 (kids 11 & 15) over Xmas week for 3 nights. Can’t beat the location! We used the valet which was pretty timely but quite expensive.

The pros:
1. Locations was amazing. We walked everywhere.
2. Valet generally did a good job but it’s $$
3. Room was basic but clean and fairly modern. We were in 1212 and had a view of a car park
4. Nice amenities including slippers, bag and chocolates
5. We were locked out as the room card reader battery died but they fixed it quickly

Areas for improvement:
1. Breakfast was $$$ and terrible. None of the food had any taste and came out cold
2. The pool is tiny and not appealing
3. The hotel is quite small so lobby can feel quite congested
4. Concierge not that helpful

2026-01-10 via Tripadvisor
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Rieko couple jp
5
いいね
Pros:

場所がいい

Cons:

悪い事は無し

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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CECILIA family_with_children us
9
The Laylow is a delightful surprise and I would totally stay again!
Pros:

Vintage Hawaii cool yet modern. Very centrally located - the lobby being one floor up is a huge benefit to keeping it less crowded with tourists.
The welcome basket was AMAZING.

Cons:

The pool is so small.

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Renee couple us
10
2025-12-31 via Nuitee
5
565newtonm Family
10
5 Stars. Will be back next December.
Pros:

My family loved their stay at the laylowl! Special shoutout to Sierra for her quick and informative responses. 5 Stars.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
8
869cecen Couples
2
Huge disappointment
Pros:

For $650 a night, this place was a huge disappointment. Small room. Noise from bars nearby is very loud late into the night, which is not relaxing for a vacation. Pool is tiny. View from rooms is of parking lot. Saw a roach on arrival in the lobby. No security - anyone can come onto the floors with the rooms. Only two elevators. WiFi doesn’t work at all. If the room was $100 a night maybe but not for $650. This is more like a renovated motel. The location is convenient to shops and a few blocks from the beach but I would never stay here again. Staff was nice, but this is not a relaxing well kept, secure place.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor