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Royal Hawaiian Hotel Review
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel
- Address: 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki, Honolulu, HI, 96815
- Phone: 888/488-3535; 808/923-7311; 866/500-8313
- Fax: 808/924-7098
- www.royal-hawaiian.com
- Price range: $$$$
- Location: Waikiki
Fodor's Review:
The high octane mai tais at this resort's outdoor Mai Tai Bar made the drink famous. But the drinks aren't the only thing that's legendary at the Pink Palace of the Pacific, so nicknamed for its cotton-candy color. The Royal was built in 1927 by Matson Navigation Company for its luxury-cruise passengers. A modern tower has since been added, but we're partial to the romance and architectural detailing of the Royal's historic wing with its canopy beds, Queen Anne-style desks, and color motifs that range from soft mauve to soothing sea foam. If you want a lanai for sunset viewing, however, rooms in the oceanfront tower are your best bet. The Royal has bragging rights to a private beach on some of the widest sands in central Waikiki, and its Abhasa Spa offers Zen-inspired massage in the palm-fringed gardens. The Royal's weekly luau -- the only oceanfront luau in Waikiki -- is held Monday evenings underneath the stars on the Ocean Lawn.
- Hotel Details: 472 rooms, 53 suites
- In-room: Internet.
- In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, children's programs (ages 5-12), pool, spa, beachfront, parking (paid), no-smoking rooms. A/C, minibar.
- Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Over-rated service and poor value
Posted by tidbits from Hawaii on 10/8/07
Royal Hawaiian Hotel's claim of "legendary" service is balony. You can get better service and value from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. If you want to be away from Waikiki, try going to Kahala Hotel and Resorts or the Ihilani on the west side of the Island. They are what a royal hawaiian vacation is all about.
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