The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotels
Tapestry Collection
9 (1665 reviews)
2040 Kuhio Avenue , Honolulu , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Great location with beautiful views
Cons:
Rude restaurant staff
Water pressure in shower could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Rooms were clean and spacious, but one review mentioned extremely rude staff.
Service
9.18
Exceptional service noted across multiple reviews, with staff being friendly and attentive.
Location
9.22
Great city and partial ocean views were appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms described as spacious, comfortable, and beautifully appointed.
Amenities
9.2
Positive feedback about pool and cabana experience, and high-quality bath amenities.
Value for Money
8.66
Mixed sentiments; although upgrades were appreciated, some aspects could be seen as less value.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast and restaurant offerings received positive remarks; however, service issues noted.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall excellent experiences shared; guests expressed intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:46

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador is ideally situated on Oahu, with easy access to Waikiki Beach and close proximity to transportation options like the Waikiki Trolley and bus routes.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at the hotel features modern amenities such as a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of ironing facilities, a walk-in shower, and a hair dryer in the en suite bathroom.

On-Site Offerings
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, grab a coffee at the bistro, or pick up snacks and essentials at the convenience store. The hotel also provides a launderette and surfboard storage for added convenience.

Experience the best of Waikiki at Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador - book your stay now for a memorable Hawaiian getaway!

Important information:

Guests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1665 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Fumiko family_with_children jp
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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williameG8609OB Family
10
The room was poor quality with old carpet on the floors and without a decent place to get coffee or food.
Pros:

The Staff at the Ambassador is awesome! They are truly First Class. I was impressed with everyone working at Ambassador, especially Ms. Schereen. She provided outstanding recommendations and suggestions. Ms. Schereen was outstanding in assisting me get appropriate housing. The major downside was the facility itself, the rooms were well below the normal Hilton standards and was clearly an aging hotel which Hilton has recently purchased. Clearly no one should have place the first name in luxury hotels on this facility!
I have traveled to almost all of the major Hilton Hotels (as a Diamond member of the Hilton Honor Program), this is worse hotel with name Hilton on it.

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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Anna couple us
4
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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GregB594 Couples Broomfield, Colorado
10
Worth the trip
Pros:

We have returned to the Ambassador hotel after our stay in May 2026. We loved the hotel, staff and food at the "Favorite Son" restaurant attached to the hotel. Our room has a partial ocean view high above the crowds. We are walking to many local food locations and shopping experiences. It's our go to place to stay while in Honolulu.

2026-08-21 via Tripadvisor
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Camper32207648699 Couples United Kingdom
10
Good hotel, clean and nice pool and staff
Pros:

Great stay, nice pool and good amenities in general. Thank you Rowena from housekeeping for keeping the room clean too.

2026-08-21 via Tripadvisor
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Giannos couple cy
7
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Virgo couple us
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Akira extended_group jp
6
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Virgo solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Virgo couple us
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Dylan solo_traveller ie
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Mary family_with_children ca
8
Pros:

Location

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Menno family_with_children nl
10
Great clean Waikiki hotel within walking distance of the main attractions - superb breakfast
Pros:

The hotel is located at a very convenient location close to the beginning (or end) of the Waikiki shopping street and within walking distance of the beach. The hotel is clean, the beds are very good, staff is very relaxed, the elevators fast (useful for a 30+ storey building in the morning), staff is friendly and breakfast was superb. You have an included 'a la carte', meaning you can choose either one big menu item or 2 smaller. But freshly made instead of a buffet where everything is already sitting there for an hour in the bowls. The Acai bowl and French toast were our favorites. You can also get as many fresh water bottles every day from the lobby. The bathroom is also very clean and has a great shower.

Cons:

Pricing can change on booking.com. I made my booking 7 months before I went. Then one week before arrival I rechecked and could get a much better rate. So I cancelled my initial booking and rebooked again and saved $100 a day with that.

The Valet parking is - like everywhere in waikiki - rather expensive. You just have to calculate that $60 per day in. And because it is valet, you may need to wait a bit in the morning to get your car if there is a queue. Although the guys work as fast as they can and never had to wait really long.

The resort fee is also an Hawaiian invention that most hotels apply, we paid for but didn't really use. One included perk is free rental of some beach equipment (sun umbrella, body boards, beach chairs), but that place sits at the other end of Waikiki and closes at 5pm. Half of the stuff is in a poor state, and closing time is way too early if you spend a day at the beach the North end. So you pay a small penalty (probably part of their business case). Nevertheless, these were minor issues and I would book again for my next Waikiki visit.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Crystal couple us
8
I would stay again but hoping for a better room
Pros:

Great location, close to everything. Easy to get around

Cons:

My rooms air conditioning was not the best. And the water pressure to the shower was nonexistent. That was the only downfall

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Ciara solo_traveller nz
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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CoastingThrough Couples Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10
Beautiful hotel and Amazing hotel Staff
Pros:

The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki has a great team. I was shopping around for different hotels that allow pets, and when I first called over the phone, their agent was very pleasant to talk to and gave me his undivided attention. While other hotels I had called, their agents were rude or impatient with me.

I even went ahead and applied to the Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card prior to our hotel stay. We received automatic Diamond Status, which offers perks such as: a daily $18 food and beverage credit for myself + another $18 f&b credit for my spouse while staying at the hotel.

Especial mention to the front desk agents: Schereen and Annamaria. Such kind and genuine souls. Greeting us with a smile every time. Always so helpful. The director of rooms: Mr. Chun, very understanding. A big shutout to the house keeping team with their Aloha vibes, so grateful when we tip them. The valet parking team, working diligently to manage so many cars! The Yoga Instructor: Phoenix, great energy and amicable. And for the restaurant “Favorite Son” — Diana, always working super hard and taking care of guests, anticipating their needs and very respectful. ~Mahalo

P.S. The Pool DJ on Saturdays is pretty good!

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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YOSHITAKA solo_traveller jp
9
ハワイらしいフレンドリーなホテル
Pros:

静かな環境、スタッフの対応の良さ

Cons:

特にない

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Bourke family_with_children ie
7
Cons:

Streets were quite noise at night and very early in the day.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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lgamagag Family Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
10
A Wonderful Family Stay, and Full of Aloha!
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel is conveniently located, and the valet parking made everything so easy and hassle-free. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious enough for our family. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming, especially **William**, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. His kindness and genuine aloha really stood out. We would definitely stay here again!

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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Juan couple es
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee