What happened
- Concept: Airline-inspired micro-hotel with tiered accommodations. First-class pods include a double bed, lockable drawer, hangers, TV, and access to a separate seating area with airport-lounge-style chairs.
- Amenities: Shared bathrooms (gender-separated), shared living space with kitchenette (coffee, tea, microwave, fridge), and numeric code entry.
- Loyalty: Does not participate in major hotel loyalty programs. The reviewer booked via Expedia and earned One Key points.
- Price: One night in a first-class pod cost $130.
- Status: New opening as of July 2026
First Cabin International, known for its airline-inspired pod concept in Japan, has opened its first United States outlet in Honolulu. Located in a high-rise on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, the hotel offers 'first class,' 'business class,' and 'premium economy' sleeping pods. Key details for travelers: