Waikiki Oahu, Hawaii
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Classic Local HeritageOutside the door
The house
MarriottMid-century royal throwback
Open-air common spaces buzz with activity, centering on an oval courtyard pool that draws beachgoers from morning until dusk.
What it’s good at
Notable
Welcoming travelers since 1955, this mid-century high-rise remains an enduring fixture along central Kalakaua Avenue.
Notable
Daily lei-making, hula, and lauhala weaving workshops connect guests to the historic royal estate grounds.
Listed
Set on the nineteenth-century royal estate of Crown Princess Victoria Kaiulani, marked by commemorative historical displays.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Kalākaua Avenue shops and Waikīkī Beach sit just across the street, with International Market Place right at the doorstep.
The rooms
Refreshed ʻĀinahau Tower rooms pair papaya and ocean-blue tones with private furnished lanais overlooking Waikiki or the Pacific.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Private rental cabanas and umbrella tables ring the heated freshwater pool in the central courtyard.
The gym
Treadmills line floor-to-ceiling windows beneath a crystal chandelier in the 24-hour ʻĀinahau Tower fitness studio.
At the table
Pikake Terrace serves open-air morning buffets across casual tables set right beside the pool deck.
How it began
The grounds once belonged to the ten-acre royal ʻĀinahau estate, home to Crown Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani in the nineteenth century.
Good to know
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Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.