Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Hotel Information: The Royal Hawaiian, first opened in 1927, has undergone an extensive renovation and reopened in 2009 to offer discerning travelers an experience steeped in Hawaiian culture. Set on a private stretch of Waikiki Beach and surrounded by tropical gardens, the pink resort is popular with couples, families, and business travelers.
Amenity highlights: Guests can splash in one of two outdoor pools, including one by the beach, and relax in a luxury cabana at the hotel's private beach, The Royal Beach Club. Dining options include an oceanfront restaurant serving fresh seafood, a poolside café, and a beachside bar offering appetizers and live Hawaiian entertainment.
Insider tip: Within five miles of the hotel at Honolulu Harbor's Pier 7, the Hawaii Maritime Center (surcharge) explores the history of the islands with museum exhibits, a Polynesian sailing canoe, and a four-masted, full-rigged ship.
The Royal Hawaiian's 529 guestrooms are located in the six-story Historic Building and the 17-story Royal Beach Tower. Rooms feature luxury bedding, iPod-compatible clock radios, and LCD TVs with premium channels. Other amenities include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), compact refrigerators, and in-room safes.
Royal Beach Tower rooms also have coffee/tea makers, ocean-view lanais, and contemporary decor, and include access to a guest lounge. Rooms in the Historic Building have modern furnishings and marble bathrooms. All guestrooms offer bathrobes.
Hawaii Accommodations
3br - Best Beach in Hawaii!
Hale Kai (35 Pilipu Place) offers the utmost in relaxation and tranquility. Feel the white sand between your toes, bask in the warm Hawaiian sun, dive into the crystal clear aqua waters, and be glad you've made the best choice... Pilipu Place!
Merchant: Vacation Home Rentals
Frommer's® Hawaii 2005
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best.
Merchant: eBooks
Frommer's Hawaii 2006
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best.
Merchant: eBooks