We travel to Hawaii about once a year from Australia, and usually stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village or Westin Moana Surfrider. We decided to give the Trump a try after reading positive reviews. From the moment you enter the Trump to the moment you leave, you are treated like royalty. This hotel is a breath of fresh air amongst many tired, stale resorts in need of desperate renovations. The rooms are fantastic, good value for money and feature stunning contemporary furniture and decor. The one thing that truly separates the Trump from the other Waikiki hotels is the service. Julia from the ground floor is one of the kindest hotel staff members we have ever met anywhere in the world. The pool, while not everyone's cup of tea (it's quite small, with an unusual E shape design) is relaxing and quiet, which is something you don't often find in Honolulu hotels. Everything is absolutely fantastic and I wouldn't recommend any other property to stay.

We stayed at this hotel for our honeymoon. It was a magnificent vacation! Beginning with our arrival at the hotel we were greeted with leis. Then we were upgraded to a corner one bedroom suite with two balconies. We had a great view of both the ocean and city. The room itself was beautiful. The kitchen is fully stocked with every appliance and tool that you can imagine, including a rice cooker! There is also a washer and dryer, which really came in handy. The first night we were even given a bottle of champagne to celebrate our honeymoon.

All of the staff was extremely friendly and eager to please. The concierge desk was very helpful with booking outings and providing bags for the beach that include towels, water, fruit, and sunscreen.

The restaurant on the lobby level was also very nice. We had lunch and drinks there and the ambiance and view was wonderful. The mai tais are highly recommended.

No, the hotel is not on the beach, but the beach is just a short walk away. It is also well situated to use public transportation. The pool is on the lobby level so you get a very nice city view. The pool has more of an urban hotel feel rather than beach feel, so it may not be as suitable for children.

The only downside to the hotel was housekeeping. They did a less than superb job cleaning. The day we arrived, we discovered broken glass fragments on the kitchen floor. Also, I noticed that dishes that they washed still had remnants of food left on them. Sand on our bathroom floor was not cleaned either. So I think that the hotel could benefit from improvements in housekeeping.
Even with this in mind, I would not hesitate to stay here again as we had such a great vacation! I highly recommend Trump International Waikiki Beach.