HISTORY
The opening of The Royal Hawaiian on February 1, 1927, ushered in a new era of luxurious resort travel to Hawaii. The hotel was built with a price tag of $4 million. The six-story, 400-room structure was fashioned in a Spanish-Moorish style, popular during the time period and influenced by screen star Rudolph Valentino. Set on ten acres of prime Waikiki beachfront, the site of The Royal Hawaiian boasts a majestic lineage. The area was used as a playground for King Kamehameha I after he conquered the island of Oahu. Queen Kaahumanu’s Summer Palace was previously located in what is now the hotel’s Coconut Grove garden. During WWII, The Royal Hawaiian was leased exclusively to the U.S. Navy as a rest and recreation center for the Pacific Fleet. The hotel reopened to the public in February 1947.
PROPERTY AND LOCATION
Set on ten acres of prime beachfront, The Royal Hawaiian, affectionately known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” is one of the world’s grand hotels. The hotel is an oasis away from the dynamism of Waikiki, offering guests the opportunity to relax or enjoy activities such as surfing, outrigger canoe rides, snorkeling expeditions, scuba diving, and catamaran charters, all of which can be arranged through the concierge. Located in the heart of Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian is within walking distance of Kapiolani Park, the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, and International Market Place. World-class shopping, dining and entertainment also border the hotel. The Royal Hawaiian is nine miles from Honolulu International Airport.
GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Each stay at The Royal Hawaiian is enhanced by the facilities, services and amenities available through the hotel. These include: a freshwater swimming pool and beach area for guests, beach activities desk, historic property tours, daily newspaper upon request, fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, laundry facilities and dry cleaning services, boutique shops, concierge and dining reservations desk, multilingual staff, valet and self-parking, voice mail message center, escorted check-in, in-room video check-out, and ADA accessible rooms. Guests are also entitled to “stay at one, dine at all” privileges with sister hotels in Waikiki, which include the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort, Sheraton Waikiki and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Rooms have complimentary safes and doors fitted with electronic locks. All guest rooms are equipped with high-speed internet access and a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) is available in various hotspots around the hotel lobby extending to the beach. Guests also have access to the Xerox Business Center and the Fitness Center located at the Sheraton Waikiki. The Westin Kids Club is available at our sister property (for a fee), the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort, for children ages 5 – 12. Babysitting and limousine service are also available. A “Doctors on Call” 24-hour Medical Clinic is located nearby at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Guests can also take advantage of the luxurious Abhasa Waikiki Spa and Salon on property.
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
Chefs at The Royal Hawaiian are held to the highest standard at the hotel’s various restaurants. The Surf Room offers elegant simplicity in dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Renowned for its delectable Friday night Seafood Buffet, the restaurant also features an a la carte menu of innovative and delicious local dishes. Adjacent to The Surf Room, The Mai Bar shares a panoramic view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Nightly entertainment, provided by Hawaii’s popular performers, makes this hangout a favorite among visitors and locals alike. The hotel’s poolside Beach Club also offers soft drinks and cocktails for sunbathing guests.
The Royal Luau features authentic Hawaiian food and exciting Polynesian entertainment on the hotel's Ocean Lawn each week. The hour-long extravaganza features ancient and contemporary hula, sizzling Samoan fire and knife dances, and Tahitian hula and drum dances.
MEETING AND FUNCTION SPACE
The Royal Hawaiian can accommodate both small meetings and large social or business functions.
• The elegant Monarch Room may be reserved for private showings or banquet events. Room capacity increases to 2,000 when the adjoining lanai and Ocean Lawn are utilized.
• The stately Regency Room, The Royal Hawaiian’s largest meeting room, seats 200 for banquets and 400 for meetings. Folding partitions can divide the room into sections that seat 60-100 guests.
• The intimate Lurline Room, with a private ocean terrace, is a lovely location for small meetings, accommodating 30 seated and 60 for cocktails.
• The open-air Coconut Grove and Ocean Lawn are ideal venues for outdoor functions. The Coconut Grove seats up to 2,000 for banquets. The Ocean Lawn, when combined with the Monarch Room, seats 1,200.
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