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The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki vs Halekulani Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Halekulani Hotel ranks slightly higher than The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. Halekulani Hotel ranks #1 in Hawaii with recommendations from 17 reviewers such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Hideaway Report.
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
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2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $254 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation, completed in 2009, fans of the iconic pink palace can breathe a sigh of relief: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is more glorious than ever before."
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Which room to book: Be sure you're in the historic wing, in a Beachview room.
Fodor's
"There's nothing like the legendary Pink Palace of the Pacific, and an $85 million face-lift in 2009, the iconic hotel set on 14 acres of prime Waikiki Beach is a unique blend of luxury and tradition."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Of the three luxury hotels in Waikiki -- the Moana Surfrider and the Halekulani are the others -- the 528-room Royal Hawaiian provides the most stunning design."
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Lonely Planet
"With its Moorish-style turrets and archways, the aristocratic, oh-so-pink Royal Hawaiian was Waikiki's first true luxury hotel."
i
For old-school ambience, ask for the historic building; for ocean views, the modern tower.
Travel + Leisure
"Iconic, surfer-filled Waikiki—so famous that its image has even been printed on tens of thousands "aloha shirts"—is almost always full of tourists and happy beachgoers."
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Halekulani Hotel
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2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $530 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Since opening in 1917 on this prime Waikiki beachfront spot, the Halekulani has grown to 454 rooms—but it still manages to feel like the most intimate, peaceful hotel on the island."
Jetsetter
"A heavenly Waikiki Beach hotel with an award-winning spa and five restaurants and lounges."
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Fodor's
"From the moment you step into the lobby, the attention to detail and impeccable service wrap you in privilege at this beachfront location away from Waikiki's bustle."
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Oyster
Upscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance."
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Lonely Planet
"Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel."
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