The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
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About the Hotel
Dubbed the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” The Royal Hawaiian is a 1920’s Spanish-Moorish-style beauty occupying a prime stretch of famed Waikiki Beach on the same spot that once was home to Queen Kaahumanu’s summer palace. The excellent beachfront locale affords private beach access and makes for enviable Ocean views from this iconic Honolulu property. 528 bright rooms and suites blend historic Pacific Islander ambience and of-the-moment décor: dark wood furnishings, nostalgic woven ceiling fan blades and intricately textured gold-and-fuchsia hued floral wallpaper reigns opposite a soothing cream-color palette. 21st century creature comforts such as wide-screen LCD televisions, iPod compatible CD/radio alarm clocks, high-speed Internet access, refrigerators, and laptop-size in-room safes come standard while bathrooms feature high-end complimentary toiletries.
Location
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
2259 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
96815
Nearest Airport: HNL
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Connecting/Adjoining Rooms
- Handicap Accessible Rooms
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Dining
- Poolside Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Bar
- Beach Waiter Service
- Pool Waiter Service
- Oceanfront Dining
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Concierge
- Spa on Property
- Laundry Service
- Gift Shop
- Private Beach
- Flower Shop
- WiFi
- Currency Exchange Service
- Live Entertainment
- Boutiques
- Pool & Beach Cabanas
- Multilingual Staff
- Valet Parking (fee may apply)
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Limousine Service
- Outdoor Whirlpools
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Wedding Planning Services
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Mini Refrigerators
- Work Desks
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Activities
- Cultural Classes
- Hiking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Surfing
- Paddleboarding
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Business Center
- Catering Services
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Cribs
- Kids Pool
- Highchairs
- Waterslide
- Children's Amenities
- Playground
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Convention Center
- Interests
- Beach
- City
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Iconic, maybe a teeny bit better.
An absolute must for anyone interested in history and having the resources. We stayed in the historic, original hotel. Room was nice and vintage…but not run down. We had the “resort view”, which was fine. Just on thing would have been nice….a microwave in the room. We are out a lot, no surprise, had leftovers which would have been much more palatable if heated. I thought the $700/night was a little steep…but major splurge for our family. You only live once!
mithiam2020 - Sacramento, California
The Best Hotel I've Ever Stayed In
First class employees, superb food and cocktails, gorgeous public rooms and restaurants, beautiful boutiques in the hotel, fantastic bellmen and valet parking attendants, lovely reception desk staff and concierge, very attentive waiters, super clean rooms, ultra comfortable beds, outstanding air conditioning system, gorgeous settings for weddings and other private receptions and dinners.
O2572FUbilla - Saint Louis, Missouri
Royal Hawaiian is the Best
My mom and I loved this hotel. We chose The Royal Hawaiian because our Ukrainian ancestors immigrated to Oahu. They were musicians and played at this hotel in 1920s in the ballroom. My mom and I were celebrating a special occasion. The moment we arrived, to the time we left, everything went smoothly. We even went through the biggest storm in 20 years! We loved Yoga, and Yoga Nidra every morning. Swimming in the pool. Walking along the beach at night listening to music. Our room on the 11th floor had a balcony over looking the ocean with a gorgeous view to watch the sunsets. The beds were comfortable. The staff was courteous and helpful. I have to say that our housekeeper, Elsa, was especially wonderful and friendly. She made our rooms feel fresh every day with so much care. We’ll definitely return here the next time we come. Thank you so much.
Lauren W
A Week in Paradise 🤙🏽🌺
Our stay at the The Royal Hawaiian was amazing! The ocean view is absolutely beautiful, and the entire atmosphere is filled with kindness. A special shout out to our housekeeper, Elsa. We stayed on the 11th floor room 1106. She was the best! So kind, always greeting us by name, and made our stay feel extra special. The luau was a great experience with a variety of food and cultural insight, and the location is perfect. It's right on the beach with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Highly recommend! 🌺
Lucretia B
Historical Hotel with great rooms, food and staff that took care of you.
We had a very nice corner room, for our 40th wedding anniversary. We could see the ocean from one of the windows and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Daniel S
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I have now stayed at the Royal Hawaiian three times with Luxury Link packages and have never been disappointed! The staff are all courteous and friendly—some have been there for over 30 years!—and the quality of the service is exceptional. Arranging dates and package events was handled very professionally and helpfully by the hotel staff in person and via email. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a serene, graceful and extremely scenic stay right on Waikiki Beach!
-G. Hale
