Waikiki Oahu, Hawaii
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottCoral-pink beachfront landmark
This coral-pink landmark preserves 1920s Waikiki glamour, where guests stroll between open courtyards and the ocean surf.
“The sprawling pink landmark sits on more than a dozen acres of beachfront land and is still one of Waikiki's defining images nearly a century after opening.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Built in 1927, this Spanish-Moorish palace once sheltered Marilyn Monroe and Hollywood royalty.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Long before Waikiki Beach became the buzzing metropolis that it is, a fantastic pink stucco Moorish-style palace was erected on these famous shores.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Kalākaua Avenue's shops and restaurants sit right outside, and Waikiki's surf breaks unfold directly from the sand.
The rooms
Historic Wing rooms keep their classic dark-wood furniture. Mailani Tower rooms open onto private lanais overlooking the ocean.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
Abhasa Spa treatments take place outdoors in private cabanas tucked among the Royal Grove's tropical palms.
At the table
Open-air tables look straight onto Waikiki Beach, serving pink pancakes at breakfast and tropical cocktails by the water.
The makeover managed to keep those graceful old bones and art deco flourishes (miles of tile, sweeping arches), while giving the whole place a long overdue upgrade.
How it began
Matson Navigation Company built the resort in 1927, greeting steamship passengers who arrived with steamer trunks and chauffeured cars.
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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.