| What to expect: Pink, as in sheets and towels. An international cast of regulars and first-timers accustomed to hushed, luxurious leisure. More pink, as in striped umbrellas and awnings. Lush gardens and grassy swaths throughout the 10-acre site. Even more pink, as in the lobby's vaulted ceiling and in the wood-beam ceiling of the lobby's T-shaped extension. Art deco touches like huge arched mirrors in the public spaces and above the hotel's shops. Still more pink, as in the long, frilly dresses worn by some female staff and in the shirts of male staff. Gorgeous floral rugs in the lobby. And, finally, blue, as in the large pots balancing atop exterior walls and containing spiky pale-green plants. Amenity highlights: The Royal Hawaiian offers Waikiki's only beach luau, including the music and dancing of The Royal Polynesian Extravaganza. Other distinctions include one of the only two private, roped-off beaches on Waikiki; the renowned, open-air Mai Tai Bar where (legend has it) the drink was invented; a luxurious, full-service health-and-beauty spa; and afternoon high tea service on the terrace overlooking a tranquil coconut grove. Insider tip: Clustered within two blocks of one another, Waikiki’s four Sheraton hotels offer the convenience of “Stay at One, Play at All” hospitality. Guests at any hotel are invited to enjoy dining, entertainment, and facilities—except swimming pools—at the other hotels while simply charging to their rooms. This hotel, for example, includes the health-and beauty Abhasa Waikiki Spa. Next door, the Sheraton Waikiki offers daily Keiki Aloha activities for kids 5–12, with morning, afternoon, and/or evening sessions as well as lunch and dinner options. The Sheraton Waikiki's fitness center, the Princess Kaiulani Hotel 24-hour medical clinic, and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider's famous Banyan Veranda afternoon high tea similarly are available to Royal Hawaiian guests. |
Royal Hawaiian
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