The Spa at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

"Still chic as ever, the storied Pink Palace of the Pacific was a Hollywood playground when built in the Spanish- Moorish style in 1922 The mai-tai is said to have been created in the hotel's eponymous bar,"

"Also taking advantage of the natural setting are Abhasa Spa with garden treatment cabanas and the private Royal Beach Club"

""Vintage Hawaiian luxury" in an "unsurpassed" location with Waikiki "at your doorstep", this "venerable" pink icon, built in 1927, is a "step back in time", and though its "beautiful", "comfortable" rooms are "a bit small" compared to modern luxury properties, those in the historic section have "a lot of class", and the "well-trained" staff provides "superb", "heartfelt" service; draws include "gorgeous" views, "top-notch" restaurants, an "awesome" spa and a pool – "nothing is cheap", but it's "very worth it"

"I love its vibrant exoticism—the Spanish-Moorish architecture manifested in graceful stucco arches, the patterned floor tiles, the exquisite, ornate lamps"

"" Built in 1927, the Spanish-Moorish design utilizes local materials, and the lobby showcases koa wood desks and local artwork by Eugene Savage"