The Royal Hawaiian Waikiki, HonoluluThe Royal Hawaiian Waikiki in Honolulu, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 94 hotels we score in Honolulu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $744 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Royal Hawaiian is a historic beachfront hotel situated on Waikiki Beach at 2259 Kalakaua Avenue. Opened in 1927, the property features pink architecture and 528 rooms across the Historic Wing and Mailani Tower. It suits families and travellers interested in Hawaiian history, as US Presidents have stayed here. On-site facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, a gym, and four restaurants, including Azure. Guests have direct beach access and views of the ocean. While the hotel offers significant historical character, some guests find the rooms lack a modern luxury feel.What stands out

Direct beach access

Historic pink architecture

Multiple on-site restaurants

Two outdoor pools

Watch out for

Rooms lack luxury feel

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