Honolulu & Waikiki: The Royal Hawaiian (5 Star Hotel)

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Address: 2259 kalakaua avenue , Honolulu 96815, United states
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Lonely Planet review

  • Sara Benson
  • Lonely Planet author
The art-deco 'Pink Palace of the Pacific' is undoubtedly Waikiki's most iconic hotel. Amidst a swath of white skyscrapers, you can't miss this pink Spanish-Moorish landmark, loaded with charm and sitting pretty right on the beach. If you want to step back into Hawaii's pre-statehood splendor, this is it.

Built in 1927, the Royal Hawaiian is Waikiki's original luxury resort. Notable guests have included President Franklin D. Roosevelt, all four Beatles, the Shah of Iran, Charlie Chaplin and Babe Ruth. Today the Royal Hawaiian comprises the original, low-rise building, which maintains its classic elegance, as well as a 17-floor modern high-rise with some stellar ocean views. Surrounding the hotel is a lush garden with over 50 varieties of flora. The interior design of the hotel is ornately Victorian, with rows of pillars and intricate rugs. After multimillion-dollar renovations finished in 2009, the resort's 528 rooms feel fresh, especially the deluxe spa suites with carved teak furnishings, deep soaking tubs and cabana day beds lazing on private lanai. The oceanfront location is superb, and the well-heeled crowd pleasantly relaxed.

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Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 3:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 11:00 AM