The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort 5* (Hawaii/Honolulu) - Resort Reviews

Address: 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815

Phone Number:

Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#1 Romantic Hotels in Honolulu

#8 Luxury Hotels in Honolulu

#8 On the Beach Hotels in Honolulu

#9 Business Hotels in Honolulu

#15 Family Hotels in Honolulu

Price Range: ££££

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Royal Hawaiian, a Waikiki Beach Hotel, has Abhasa Spa, renowned restaurants, and a pool with a waterslide and cabanas. We have gorgeous indoor and outdoor event space for weddings and meetings. ... more less

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Also Known As:: The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Hotel Honolulu; The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Hotel; Royal Hawaiian; Royal Hawaiian Honolulu; Royal Hawaiian Hotel; The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort Hawaii/Honolulu

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hula_girl_73

Angleton, Texas

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

2 helpful votes

“Pink Palace of the Pacific!”

Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed here for my 40th birthday in April, 2013. This was our 3rd trip to Honolulu, having stayed at the Moana Surfrider the 2 previous times. We have always wanted to stay here and we were not disappointed. It never failed that when we would walk down the halls here, a staff member would look up... More

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Aussietripper11

Sydney, Australia

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“A fantastic start to our Hawaiian experience”

Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We only stayed here for a couple of days before we went on a cruise but the experience was wonderful. We stayed in a garden view room which was beautifully decorated, the bed and pillows were amazing best sleep. I want one of the pillows. Centrally located so close to shops and food you really are in the thick of... More

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Dear Aussietripper11, We are delighted to learn that you had a memorable experience on your recent visit with us here at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the key cards and appreciate your patience with our front desk while they resolved the issue. Our Mai Tai Bar is indeed a lovely... More

Rich C

Shanghai, China

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Still my favorite, but I doubt we'll be back”

Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I have been staying at the RH a couple of times a year for over 15 years. It's not the property it once was. Out last stay (2012) was a real disappointment, they'd turned the beach chairs over to the Waikiki Beach Services, and this has altered the private beach area in front of the hotel in... More

Dear Rich C, Thank you for your longtime loyalty to Starwood and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty, and as you can imagine we are disappointed to learn that your most recent visit with us was anything less than exceptional. Your feedback regarding the beach experience is very valuable, especially because of your... More

manoabob

Honolulu, Hawaii

Contributor

19 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

5 helpful votes

“The grand pink lady”

Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

The setting for The Royal Hawaiian is wonderful; it is very elegant over viewing the beach. We spent the night at the Royal for our anniversary. We live in Honolulu so this was a treat. Service was very attentive and pleasant. We were upgraded to a small suite in the original building. Every room door has the original carved Koa... More

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Dear manoabob, We're delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. We're also honored that you chose The Royal Hawaiian to celebrate your anniversary. We apologize for the lingering smell of cigarette smoke in your room and have sent you a private message requesting for your room number so that... More

SarahInSoCal

Orange County, California

Senior Contributor

41 reviews

38 hotel reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

70 helpful votes

“Not as Good as Last Stay”

Reviewed 10 June 2013

After an awesome stay in 2012, we decided to stay at the Royal Hawaiian again this year. Although we very much enjoyed our trip, unfortunately, it was lacking a bit as compared to last year. Upon arrival, the lady that handled our check in was civil but certainly not particularly friendly. Our prior experience was completely the opposite, so it... More

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SarahInSoCal has 1 more review of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

“A New Favorite on Oahu”

Reviewed 7 June 2012

Dear SarahInSoCal, Thank you for choosing to return to The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort for your anniversary. We truly regret to learn that your stay was anything less than exceptional, and especially for this momentous occasion for you and your husband. One of the unique qualities of our hotel's historical Spanish-Moorish architectural design is that no two rooms... More

Holidayplaza

2 reviews

“Great hotel but some service issues”

I loved the location of this hotel for the purpose of our visit. It was so easy to walk to a number of things and very nice access to the beach. The room was a little dark for my taste in a resort hotel room but it is a historic hotel and I appreciate that this just wasn't the way... More

Dear Holidayplaza, Thank you for the kind words on your dinner at Azure. I agree, in my biased opinion, that Azure is one of the best dining experiences on island. Like your evening at Azure, all of our food and beverage experiences should come highly recommended and to have the type of service that you encountered at the Mai Tai... More

Lori U

Gallatin, Tennessee, United States

“Over rated and has gone downhill”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

We have been coming to this resort for ten years. This is our 5th stay. The service has gone downhill. The hallways are dirty. The clientele has become more in the party mode.( loud neighbors every night. We stay in the tower which are the most premium rates. The pool is over crowded and you have the fight over the... More

Dear Lori U, Thank you so very much for your loyalty to The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort.. It is with much regret that we've learned that your recent visit with us was anything less than exceptional. We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding your experience at our pool and we've shared this with the Pool & Beach services... More

Russell T

Caloundra, Queensland, Australia

6 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

6 helpful votes

“Over priced”

Reviewed 6 June 2013

Iconic yes, elegant yes, over priced yes. Compared to other hotels on the strip is not great value for money. We were really surprised when we asked about using a lay low and umbrella on the beach front and were told it would be an additional cost over and above what we already thought was expensive for a room without... More

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Paul-in-Japan

Tokyo

10 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

10 helpful votes

“A classic hotel in a modern resort”

Reviewed 5 June 2013

The Royal Hawaiian has history and class. The 'Pink Palace' has occupied a prime position on Waikiki beach since 1927. Steeped in history, yet updated to modern standards, the Royal Hawaiian is a great choice for first time or repeat visitors to Oahu. The service is excellent and friendly. The extensive gardens give a sense of tranquility in the busy... More

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Dear Paul-in-Japan, We are truly delighted to learn of your great appreciation for The Royal Hawaiian's distinctive historical significance. Thank you for sharing your likings for our signature hospitality and our tranquil gardens - we truly appreciate your comments. We look forward to our next opportunity to extend our warmest aloha with you. Warm regards, More

Nala48

Southampton, United Kingdom

4 helpful votes

“Charming historical hotel”

We stayed here for 2 nights pre-cruise & 1night prior to our return flight. The reception was all you would expect from a top class hotel. You felt you were truly welcome. Porters carried your luggage from the shuttle & they arrived at your room without undue delay. We had a seaview room(no balcony) in the old building. The room... More

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Dear Nala48, Thank you very much for taking the time to review The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and we truly appreciate your kind words regarding your experienced. We look forward to our next opportunity to extend your signagure hospitality to you. Warm regards, More

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