Waikiki's mid-century motel stock rarely survives intact long enough to be reconsidered, but the 1960s low-rise at the quieter Ala Wai end of the strip did — and its transformation into The Laylow, Autograph Collection gave interior designer Nicole Hollis a brief that suited her inclinations precisely: pull the period bones forward rather than bury them. The result is a 251-room property whose eleven floors carry a crisp white concrete balcony rhythm on the exterior, the massing modest by Waikiki tower standards, reading more like an oversized apartment block than a resort machine. Inside, Hollis threads a mid-century Hawaiian sensibility through every room — walnut-toned case furniture with brass pulls, open steel shelving backed in woven lauhala-style panels, and a monstera-leaf wallcovering in coral and cerulean that functions as the property's dominant visual signature. Orange sling-back accent chairs bring a Palm Springs sharpness to the palette without tipping into kitsch. The rooftop Hideout bar translates the same language outdoors: rattan loop chairs, pink velvet club seating, and a honey-toned backlit bar canopy pulled under a timber-clad soffit, tropical plantings used generously between seating clusters. The pool deck below, flanked by bamboo screens and lit from beneath at dusk, carries the atmosphere of a private mid-century compound — unhurried, visually coherent, and unmistakably Hawaiian in register without leaning on the usual clichés.

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The Laylow Waikiki, Autograph Collection is a 1960’s Hawaiian Modern aesthetic in a lush garden surrounding sets the scene for a relaxed vacation vibe. They are centrally located in the heart of Waikiki, Hawaii places; you are just a short walk to the ocean, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Visitors are transported back in time through authentic mid-century furnishings and decor. The pool is the ultimate amenity; lush greenery, lounge seating, and teak accents surround this communal gathering place. Classic cocktails, fresh fruit, a thatched roof, hanging plants, and woven lanterns create a remixed tiki vibe near the pool. Enjoy an eclectic healthy menu of fresh fish, farm-to-table dishes, craft beers on tap, and an extensive wine list in our friendly greenhouse-style restaurant. Memorable service moments, thoughtful details, tropical greenery, and modern comforts make for a one-of-a-kind Hawaiian getaway.