Romer Home Waikiki Lodge Evaluate

As a child, household holidays took us to considered one of three locations—Missouri (to see household), Virginia (to see household), and Florida (to see household—although we additionally acquired to hit Disney World and the seaside). Other than that, my mother and I had by no means had an opportunity to journey simply the 2 of us. So when Romer Home Waikīkī, O’ahu’s solely adults-only lodge, opened final yr, I invited her to affix me for our first actual grown-up trip collectively.

The lodge is tucked on a residential block within the Kuhio neighborhood close to Ala Wai Boulevard and a brief stroll to Waikīkī seaside. As we stepped contained in the foyer, it felt like we had been leaving the hustle and bustle of vacationer life behind and coming into a comfy lounge. The mushy lighting and Hawai’i-inspired wood accents created a heat, welcoming ambiance, whereas the midcentury trendy design, native artwork by surf photographer Arto Saari, and native landscaping tastefully created a way of place. And every little thing, from the heated pool to the restaurant, felt elevated and refined but playful and enjoyable.

As we checked in and chatted with the entrance desk workers, music was bumping, and I might inform folks had been already getting a headstart on their nightlife plans, although it was solely 4 p.m.

The 855-Aloha, the lodge’s signature restaurant, was our first cease. Though we had been completely exhausted from the 12-hour flight to O’ahu, the nice and cozy vitality of the workers, mixed with the wonderful meals and drinks, carried us by means of dinner.

And it didn’t take lengthy into our keep to determine that Romer Home Waikīkī was providing its company the very best of two worlds: luxe rest and carefree enjoyable.

Right here is my full evaluate of Romer Home Waikīkī.

The Rooms

The lodge has 179 one-bedroom visitor rooms and suites, some with sleeper sofas and personal lanais. All are designed with sky-blue ceilings, lovely wood accents, and native images.

My mother and I stayed in a 389-square-foot Luxe Two Queen room, excellent for us to say our personal little corners of rest after a protracted day. The spacious lavatory was stocked with bespoke Romer Neighborhood Accommodations merchandise. The 2 queen beds had been fitted with luxe Kassatex linens, and a mushy backlight created a comfy environment for night laughter and dialog.

The lounge space, which included a sleeper couch, was the place we had our meals, placed on our make-up, and deliberate our day collectively. Comfy and homey is how I might describe the visitor room—co-existing with my mom in an area that was one way or the other acquainted to us, despite the fact that we had by no means been there earlier than.

Once we wanted a second to take all of it in, we sat out on our lanai—we couldn’t see the seaside, however the metropolis lights at evening made for a phenomenal backdrop.

Meals and Drink

One of many highlights of Romer Home Waikīkī is 855-Aloha, the ground-floor restaurant, named in honor of the island’s payphone quantity. The eatery serves a mash-up of native flavors with influences from Japanese, Chinese language, Korean, and European cuisines. With its cozy ambiance, it encourages guests to loosen up and join “analog-style” over scrumptious meals and drinks. The menu consisted of shareable plates; every little thing was scrumptious, particularly the seafood. The Aloha Spoon, an appetizer that includes Ikura, quail egg, uni, ponzu, and shiso, was refreshing, whereas the Tamari Salmon Poke with candy soy sesame and scallions was easy however scrumptious.

Within the morning, the restaurant doubles as a espresso store the place company can seize drip espresso, recent juices, and a small collection of cold and warm breakfast choices, together with the beloved Hawaiian basic, Loco Moco.

On the time of publishing, the lodge has added a brand new cocktail bar, The Lei Stand, a reference to Honolulu’s Chinatown lei retailers. Right here, company can get pleasure from dwell DJ units and handcrafted cocktails like Clifton’s Curse with regionally made rum, house-made orgeat, amaro, cognac, and sherry.

There may be another bar by the lodge’s pool, The Yard, serving cocktails and lightweight bites.

Actions and Experiences

Romer Home Waikīkī leans closely into its adults-only title with programming made particularly for these 21 and up. Weekends are meant for one factor—events. From Thursday to Sunday, native DJs spin mixes from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as midnight.

Whereas the lodge won’t have a luxurious spa or fitness center, it nonetheless gives ample wellness choices. Friends can preserve wholesome with recent inexperienced and immunity juices on the bar. These in search of one thing extra bodily can join a yoga, hula, or Physique Steadiness class, lease bikes, and revel in floating sound baths within the pool. And should you do not thoughts the 10-minute stroll, you additionally get complimentary entry to Alohilani FIT Waikiki, Alohilani Resort’s fitness center.

In case you’re concerned with hitting the seaside, the lodge is a brief 10-minute stroll away from the waves. Romer Home Waikīkī has partnered with Seaside Sweet, a rental store, offering company with complimentary use of seaside chairs, umbrellas, physique boards, and paddleboards.

The lodge’s concierge staff will help arrange native excursions and adventures, together with whale watching, waterfall mountain climbing, and experiencing a lūʻau, a standard Hawaiian get together with meals and leisure.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Romer Home Waikīkī provides 4 ADA-compliant room varieties: three room classes with a switch bathe and a two queen bed room with a roll-in bathe.

The lodge additionally participates within the Genki Ala Wai Challenge, which focuses on cleansing up the Ala Wai Canal’s ecosystem. Friends can signal as much as stroll to the canal and toss in Genki balls, full of microorganisms that eat away on the sludge within the canal created from artifical pollution.

Location

The lodge is lower than 10 miles from Honolulu airport and, with no visitors, could be reached by automobile in as little as quarter-hour. A forty five-minute bus experience from the airport to Kūhiō Avenue and Seaside Road will drop you off two minutes from the lodge.

Romer Home Waikīkī is throughout the road from the Worldwide Market Place, a hub for purchasing and native eateries, and is only some blocks away from Kalākaua Avenue, recognized for its purchasing, inns, and direct entry to the enduring Waikīkī Seaside.

How one can Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep

Romer Home Waikīkī isn’t part of any loyalty applications, nevertheless it does present unique provides on its web site. Authorities and navy staff can get 15 p.c off of their keep, whereas locals can get 20 p.c low cost.

Nightly charges at Romer Home Waikīkī begin from $209.

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