Lovely. Nice, clean, comfortable rooms. Lots of pink, but not a draw back. It looks lovely. People are very nice and want to make your stay a great experience. The staff is very attentive to your needs. The view from our room was magnaficent. Food and drinks very good. Excellent service. Nice pool, but small. About 18 umbrellas around it. Not enough in the intense sun or for a hotel this size. We paid a resort fee, which I don't mind paying, but if you want a lounge chair on the beach it is an additional $40.00 a day or $20.00 for an hour. Take the free tour of the hotel. Lots of history about the hotel and the island.

I visited my son who lives in Honolulu last week. I have been to Honolulu on two other occasions and this time I wanted a quiet hotel. The Royal Hawaiian was the perfect choice. It is a beautiful hotel hidden away from the busy street. The grounds are lovely with trees, flowers and a small park in the middle of the buildings. It was so easy to forget the madness of the area. There are many quiet areas to sit and relax and read. I loved the rocking chairs on the porch.Yet I was close enough to walk the beautiful paths to the shopping area.I stayed in the ocean tower. The room was basic but had all of the amenities I needed. The view from the balcony was lovely. On the first day I rented 2 chairs and an umbrella on the beach for $42.00. I enjoyed the beach but did not like the crowd. The beach in front of the hotel is one of the best on Waikiki but crowded. All of other days I lounged at the small pool. It was just what I was looking for. The chairs are free but the setting is peaceful and lovely. The pool is small but perfect for a quick dip. I was within feet of the ocean yet away from the crowds. The pool attendant was attentive with ice water and afternoon pineapple. Drinks were very good especially the mai tais and citrus lemonade. The lunches at the beach restaurant could be eaten at the pool and were very good.
The hotel is centrally located and very close to the many excellent restaurants.
My son took me to secluded beautiful beaches on the east and north shore. They are the real Hawaii and if you can I strongly recommend a visit.

Aloha

Recently stayed here for our anniversary and was very pleased. I fell in love with the hotel itself, and the staff made us feel very special during our stay. The hotel was built in the 20's so it offers historic charm with modern amenities. The location was perfect: a little set away from the strip and at the very end of Waikiki beach; perfect for watching sunsets. We stayed in a royal grove room which could be noisy (there is an upscale retail mall outside your window), but generally the noise died down after 10pm or a little later on the weekends. It was not a problem for us. Waikiki is bustling and noisy in general. There is a resort fee, but it was plainly stated before booking and upon check in, so it was not a surprise. It covers valet service and wifi. We loved the drinks at Mai Tai Bar, but the food was a little pricey for what you got. However, it comes with a Waikiki beach view! So, it's not a real complaint! We ate at Azure which was good, but not amazing. The only thing I think I would have enjoyed more would have been more historic info about the hotel and Waikiki dotted around the grounds. At turndown service, small cards were placed bedside that told a short story about the hotel. There were also some photos on the walls of the hotel at an earlier period. We chose the hotel for it's historic charm, so we would have welcomed more information or even a small display of things from its past. Also, the restaurant would have been more memorable if the hotel's historic charm came through somehow. The music and lighting wasn't distinguishable from many other upscale tropical city hotels. The vibe was cool, but a little distancing. Overall though, really loved this hotel and thank them for making us feel so special. I won't include any other details, but if you are going for your anniversary or honeymoon, be sure to tell them!

My husband had booked an oceanfront junior suite. When we arrived we were greeted with beautiful orchid leis and a delicious tropical punch. Roland at guest services upgraded us through our Starwood Preferred to the Nani Pumehana Garden Suite on the second floor in the historical section. Roland was very accommodating by letting us view several suites as they all vary slightly to get the criteria we were looking for. The oceanfront junior suite was 540 square feet and the garden suite was considerably larger. The suite was beautiful with it's tasteful tropical decor and was well appointed. The only down side is it looks into the spa cabana, but who can complain with having such a nice upgrade. All the hotel staff were friendly and first rate from housekeeping, valet, Bob our beach attendant, concierge, restaurant staff and Michele in Guest Services. As owners of resort restaurants we are very critical of customer service and were pleasantly surprised as our expectations were exceeded at The Royal Hawaiian. There is nothing like the charm and history of the great Pink Palace with it's beautiful architectural detail and craftsmanship of days gone by. A must is the Aha'aina Luau, a bit pricey but the show was well worth it. The location of the Royal Hawaiian is bar none the best in all of Waikiki. Beach location is breathtaking with the view of Diamond Head and to the side of the hotel are world class shopping malls with everything imaginable all within walking distance. We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!