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The Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki

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2259 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)   [edit info]
Honolulu, HI 96815, United States +1 808 923 7311 www.starwoodhotels.com - see rates
Check-in time: 3:00p    Check-out time: 12:00p
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Luxury Redefined. Once a playground for international royalty, Hollywood elite, and heads of state, this legendary pink-hued retreat is... more »
 
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The true Queen of the Pacific – Posted Nov 24, 2007
by GardenGuy  (1 reviews)
   
         
Excellent
62 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure

Over the years we have stayed at the Royal over 40 times with stays up to 2 weeks each. The experience is always top notch. The staff is beyond compare.

We consider many of them our personal friends and are always treated as such. The Surf Room Friday night buffet sets the standard for a top notch dinner experience. My only concern is that the hotel is closing for renovation in the summer of 2008, for approx 6 months. I hope that they do not price themselves out of my range when reopening. They are almost out of my range now, however the service and feel of the hotel along with the fantastic staff keeps us coming back. I hope I can say the same after the renovation is complete.

My only complaint is that at times loud music from events on the grounds of the Royal or near by Sheraton can be annoying and loud. Management should try to control this, as it distracts from the relaxing atmosphere. Otherwise, I say Mahalo to all who work at and love the Royal.

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Avoid the Royal Hawaiian Hotel! – Posted Nov 13, 2007
   
         
Horrible

If you're going to spend this kind of money, the true hawaiian luxury hotel is the Kahala Hotel and Resorts, the Marriott Ihilani, the Halekulani Hotel, or the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The latest AAA rating I saw in November didn't rate this as one ...

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I wouldn't even consider staying here! – Posted Nov 10, 2007
by TravelInsider  (1 reviews)
   
         
Horrible
35 year old male with a luxury budget

This hotel is closing and rightfully so! The legendary service quoted in it's own advertising doesn't exist if you ever dealt with them Spend your precious dollars for a luxury hotel at the Kahala Hotel, Halekulani, the Marriott Ihilani or even better the Hilton Hawaiian Village where you get the best bang for your bucks and get true legendary service.

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My Daughter and I stayed here during – Posted Nov 07, 2007
 
         
Excellent

My Daughter and I stayed here during the Pearl Harbor evnets last Dec. 7th. We loved the hotel and the staff were so kind and friendly. We certainly will be back soon.

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Hotel with everything. – Posted Oct 19, 2007
 
         
Excellent

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is the GREATEST hotel on the Island of Oahu. The service is excellent and the staff is great. The location is unbelievable, the view breath taking. I cannot say enough about this beautiful legend is the greatest of the...

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Hotel Review – – Posted Oct 16, 2006
   
         
Excellent
45 year old female with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure

The Ultimate place to be. my husband and i were there 3 years ago for our honeymoom. we loved it so much, we will be returning on october 28th--a littlee less than 2 weeks from today. it is relaxing, romantic, beautiful, the complete package all rolled up into one. the staff was very gracious. i can't imagine being anywhere else for a tropical vacation. this is why we wanted to return.

I am very likely to return to the The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort.
I would definitely recommend it to friends.
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Stayed here for the experience -charm – Posted Jun 27, 2007
   
         
Okay

Stayed here for the experience -charm of the pink historic gardens and inn. Have to admit, rooms need upgrading. Pool & beach hours very poor. Need more bar/casual restraurant options at pool. Did not see any activities or entertainment (only in ...

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All Review Photos "It has a lot of – Posted May 04, 2007
   
         
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All Review Photos "It has a lot of character," insisted my friend, Neil. Whenever I hear that description, I ask, "What’s wrong with it?". "Nothing," he said, "but it’s old. It has a lot of history." Neil was trying to convince...

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Disappointed! We paid top dollar – Posted Apr 17, 2007
   
         
Horrible

Disappointed! We paid top dollar (Christmas/New Year) Took our family and booked two rooms. Front Desk slow, room smelled and looked out at hotel nursery. Bathtub was straight 1960's. Could not get a beach chair even at 6:00 A.M. Pool closed too...

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Hotel Review – – Posted Nov 07, 2006
   
         
Okay
70 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for business

I have been an occasional Royal client for over thirty years. Modernization was difficult but it happened, so the Royal hotel is retaining its name and reputation in the new century.

I am somewhat likely to return to the The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort.
I might recommend it to friends.
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