The former Trump International Hotel Waikiki dropped its flag for Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts in February 2024, completing a $100 million renovation and full reopening in early 2026.
The essentials
Group Hilton (LXR Hotels & Resorts)
Opening February 2024
Rooms & suites 238
Segment Luxury
Designer NC
Entry rate From $375 Learn more → The place 223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, at the edge of Waikiki Beach.
The concept A rare full flag change from the Trump Organization to Hilton, following a $100 million renovation. The new name references 'la'i', Hawaiian for calm — a deliberate break from the previous branding.
Dining & wellness On-site dining renovated alongside the guest rooms; details confirmed at reopening.
Our take One of the more visible hotel rebrands in recent Hawaiian history — worth tracking how quickly the market forgets the previous flag.
Google guest reviews 4.4/5 · 1152 reviews
We were upgraded to a 2 bedroom suite with washer and dryer. The bidet was amazing as well as the breakfast buffets. Room service daily and valet was on point 24/7. This hotel has tons of construction but once it’s complete I know it will be a 6 star hotel. We had to use the neighboring hotel (Embassy) for fitness and the restaurant was smaller but still packed with goodies. One thing to note is the seafood tower isn’t a lot for the price and it’s all cold seafood which I didn’t expect. The experience was still amazing. Short 5 minute walk to the beach but you can also have the view with your room! Our two bedroom suite had a balcony viewing the water from the bedroom and living room!
The service here is 6 stars. They cleaned the room multiple times a day. Everything here was perfect. The AC worked well. The bathroom has a nice soaking tub with pure blue water and high quality fixtures. The views from the higher floors are awesome. It's close to some of the nicest shops and within a 5 min walk from the main strip. This was on of the best and lost impressive stays we've had. Oh, they include beach rentals for free. Everything from towels to beach toys for the kids and lots of other amenities we didn't use. We want to come back here one day.
The staff provided attentive and personable service. Guest rooms were spacious and impeccably clean. The breakfast buffet offered a delicious and diverse selection. The concierge team exceeded expectations in assisting with our travel plans. The hotel's convenient location offered immediate beach access, a mere two-minute walk away. This hotel is highly recommended.
Second time we’ve stayed here, absolutely amazing stay in every way. Service is spectacular and incredible attention to detail. Everyone is super kind and attentive without being overbearing.
Through AMEX platinum travel, there were some great perks including free room upgrade, breakfast, and free amenities including water bottle gifts, cookies, and chocolate.
Rooms were cleaned and fridge restocked with water daily, any requests to housecleaning arrived in under 20 minutes.
Great view, wonderful location and great stay again- valet parking was $40 a night and reasonable for the area and service.
Thank you!
Very nice hotel, location to the beach and the shops is excellent. Room is very spacious, bathroom was very nice including a large tub and walk-in shower. Bed was nice although I would prefer a much firmer mattress. (Wife loved the soft mattress). Room was cleaned twice daily and we were always supplied with fresh towels and clean sheets. Pool/hot tub was nice but could be larger. Downstairs steak house was first class with excellent service and food. Valet was awesome and with a simple call from our room our vehicle was ready when we arrived down stairs. Hands down nicest hotel we have ever stayed at and we would definitely stay again. Thumps up to Trump. :)
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