TRAVELBeach HotelsAdd TopicWaikiki’s Royal Hawaiian, the 'Pink Palace of the Pacific'The historic Royal Hawaiian sits on Waikiki Beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe Royal Hawaiian as seen from the water.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe front entrance of The Royal Hawaiian.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe Royal Hawaiian's Coconut Grove, where Queen Kaahumanu’s Summer Palace once stood.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYGrounds of The Royal Hawaiian, known as Coconut Grove.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortLooking up at The Royal Hawaiian from Cococnut Grove.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe front entrance of The Royal Hawaiian, circa 1927.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortGuests celebrate the opening of The Royal Hawaiian at the Royal Gala on Feb. 1, 1927.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortA bird's-eye view of The Royal Hawaiian's Malulani Pool and Waikiki Beach.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortA chaise lounge-level view of the Malulani Pool.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortGuests of The Royal Hawaiian participate in a sunrise ritual, part of the resort's cultural activities.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYA luau is held every Monday evening at The Royal Hawaiian, complete with hula dancers.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortBeach boys from a bygone era at The Royal Hawaiian.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe open-air Lower Lobby of The Royal Hawaiian opens up to the Pacific Ocean.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThis map, found in the lobby, is an original piece of art from when The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe open-air main hall leading from the Pacific Ocean to The Royal Hawaiian's lobby.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe open-air main hall leading from The Royal Hawaiian's lobby to the Pacific Ocean.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYLive orchids add to the decor of The Royal Hawaiian.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe first Mai Tai served in Hawaii was poured by Trader Vic and served where The Royal Hawaiian's Mai Tai Bar is found today.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe Mai Tai Bar sits right on Waikiki Beach and is popular day and night.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYBeachside dining, day or night, at Surf Lani (breakfast and lunch) and Azure Restaurant (dinner).Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe Royal Hawaiian's beachside Surf Lanai serves breakfast and lunch, and transforms into Azure Restaurant for dinner.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYAzure Restaurant's indoor dining and bar, for dinner only.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe Royal Hawaiian's chefs are presenting four Epicurean Journeys throughout the year in celebration of the hotel's 90th anniversary.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe Royal Hawaiian's Bakery opened Feb. 1, 2017, and features freshly baked goodies in the morning and afternoon.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYSome of the goodies found at The Royal Hawaiian's new Bakery.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYGoodies from The Royal Hawaiian's new Bakery are packaged and ready to grab and go.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe fitness room at The Royal Hawaiian is small yet functional.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe Pashma boutique sits just off The Royal Hawaiian's lobby.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYWaikiki Beachboy, a shop at The Royal Hawaiian, offers sundries, souvenirs and even bathing suits and coverups.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYHawaiian Quilt Collection is one of the shops found at The Royal Hawaiian.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYPretty in pink at Accents, complementing The Royal Hawaiian's pink facade.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYAccents, another shop at The Royal Hawaiian, offers beach-inspired souvenirs.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYClassic Hawaiian colors and decor are found throughout the guest rooms at The Royal Hawaiian.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortDetail of the wallpaper that decorates the guestrooms of The Royal Hawaiian - pineapples and flowers.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYEach of the original wooden guestroom doors in the historic building of The Royal Hawaiian is hand-carved with a unique Hawaiian scene.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYA bedroom in the King Kamehameha Suite.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortOverlooking Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean from the lanai of the the Kamehameha Suite in the historic building.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe spacious lanai (or patio) of the Kamehameha Suite provides spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe master bedroom with an adjoining sitting room in the Queen Kaahumanu Suite.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortTraditional Hawaiian colors and decor complement the Queen Kaahumanu Suite's living room.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe dining and living rooms in the Queen Kaahumanu Suite overlook the Pacific Ocean.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortAttention to detail in the Queen Kaahumanu suite bathroom.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortA Garden Suite in The Royal Hawaiian's historic building is quite spacious.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortTradewinds blow through the open-air hall that leads from The Royal Hawaiian's main lobby in the historic building to the Mailani Tower.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYThe Mailani Lounge is accessible exclusively to guests staying in the Mailani Tower.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe decor of this Mailani Tower oceanfront guestroom is clean and simple, directing all eyes to the Pacific Ocean.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortA glimpse at a Mailani Tower Oceanfront Suite.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortA Mailani Tower Loft Suite bedroom.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortA Mailani Tower Suite includes a sitting room.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortGuest rooms can be reserved with one king bed or two queens.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe Historic Ocean Suite at The Royal Hawaiian offers plenty of space to spread out.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe master bedroom in the Alii Suite.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe Royal Hawaiian Suite's master bedroom.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortThe dining room in the Royal Hawaiian Suite.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortUnderstated elegance in the bedroom of the Royal Hawaiian Suite.The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection ResortTropical flowers add a splash of color at The Royal Hawaiian.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYView of Diamond Head from a balcony in the Mulwani Tower at The Royal Hawaiian.Susan B. Barnes For USA TODAYFeatured Weekly Ad