Oahu, HawaiiWaikiki
Romer House Waikiki
Mid-century apartment clubhouse
Waikiki Oahu, Hawaii
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
RomerMid-century apartment clubhouse
The property reimagines sixties apartment life for adults, centering on a second-floor pool deck and an intimate Chinatown cocktail bar.
What it’s good at
Listed
Izakaya 855-ALOHA serves multicultural island comfort food inspired by local payphone nostalgia.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Nahua Street sits two blocks off Kalakaua Avenue, putting Waikiki Beach and the International Market Place an easy walk away.
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The rooms
Most rooms open onto private lanais, styled with mid-century furniture and framed photographs of vintage Waikiki.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated wading pool sits on the second-floor deck, lined with daybeds, cabanas, and morning yoga sessions.
At the table
Izakaya 855-ALOHA serves Japanese-influenced comfort plates in the dining room, and The Lei Stand pours cocktails under purple neon.
How it began
The building opened in 1960 as the Royal Prince apartments, housing local residents and students before its 2024 revival.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.