Get Decked Out

November 13, 2014 | By Yu Shing Ting

FROM SEASONAL GALAS TO FESTIVE TO-DOS, DRESS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

ABOUT THE SETTING

Since opening its 400-room, $4 million dollar property in 1927, the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” a.k.a., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, has been a Waikiki institution, hosting an elite guest registry from Hawaiian kings to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Named “Best Historic Resort” for 2014, the regal, coral-hued resort affixed upon King Kamehameha’s former playground occupies 10 pristine beachfront acres along Waikiki’s sparkling shoreline. A recent $85 million dollar renovation expanded the room capacity to 528, returning the Pink Palace to its glory days when the Royal Hawaiian Orchestra entertained high-profile clientele nightly on the grounds. While you may not enjoy 1927’s $12 starting nightly room rate, the magic, legend and time-honored allure of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel are certainly worth celebrating.

Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort
2259 Kalakaua Ave. [C:8 Waikiki Map]
(808) 923-7311

FASHION EDITOR: YU SHING TING | PHOTOGRAPHER: RYAN FOLEY | MAKEUP: KECIA LITTMAN OF WWW.KECIABELLA.COM | HAIR: RYAN ALCANTARA MODEL: KIMI ANDREW OF PREMIER MODELS AND TALENT | LOCATION: ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT