Romer Home Waikiki Lodge Overview

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 bought to hit Disney World and the seashore). Except for 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 12 months, 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 seashore. As we stepped contained in the foyer, it felt like we have been leaving the hustle and bustle of vacationer life behind and coming into a comfy lounge. The smooth lighting and Hawai’i-inspired wood accents created a heat, welcoming ambiance, whereas the midcentury fashionable design, native artwork by surf photographer Arto Saari, and native landscaping tastefully created a way of place. And every 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 employees, music was bumping, and I might inform individuals have 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 have been completely exhausted from the 12-hour flight to O’ahu, the nice and cozy vitality of the employees, mixed with the superb meals and drinks, carried us by dinner.

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

Right here is my full evaluation 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 pictures.

My mother and I stayed in a 389-square-foot Luxe Two Queen room, good for us to say our personal little corners of rest after a protracted day. The spacious rest room was stocked with bespoke Romer Neighborhood Motels merchandise. The 2 queen beds have been fitted with luxe Kassatex linens, and a smooth 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’d describe the visitor room—co-existing with my mom in an area that was in some way acquainted to us, though we had by no means been there earlier than.

After we wanted a second to take all of it in, we sat out on our lanai—we couldn’t see the seashore, however the metropolis lights at evening made for a gorgeous 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 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 friends can seize drip espresso, recent juices, and a small choice of cold and hot 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, friends can take pleasure in stay DJ units and handcrafted cocktails like Clifton’s Curse with domestically made rum, house-made orgeat, amaro, cognac, and sherry.

There’s yet one more bar by the lodge’s pool, The Yard, serving cocktails and light-weight 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 may not have a luxurious spa or fitness center, it nonetheless gives ample wellness choices. Visitors can maintain 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 Stability class, hire bikes, and luxuriate in floating sound baths within the pool. And for those who do not thoughts the 10-minute stroll, you additionally get complimentary entry to Alohilani FIT Waikiki, Alohilani Resort’s fitness center.

Should you’re serious about hitting the seashore, the lodge is a brief 10-minute stroll away from the waves. Romer Home Waikīkī has partnered with Seashore Sweet, a rental store, offering friends with complimentary use of seashore chairs, umbrellas, physique boards, and paddleboards.

The lodge’s concierge crew may also help arrange native excursions and adventures, together with whale watching, waterfall mountain climbing, and experiencing a lūʻau, a conventional Hawaiian celebration with meals and leisure.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Romer Home Waikīkī gives 4 ADA-compliant room sorts: 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. Visitors can signal as much as stroll to the canal and toss in Genki balls, crammed with 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 automotive in as little as quarter-hour. A forty five-minute bus trip 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, identified for its purchasing, lodges, and direct entry to the long-lasting Waikīkī Seashore.

How you can Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep

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

Nightly charges at Romer Home Waikīkī begin from $209.

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