The Royal Hawaiian
The iconic Pink Palace of the Pacific is the pioneering essence of WATG’s expertise in resort and hotel design.
At a glance
The Royal Hawaiian is a 349-key historic luxury hotel on 15 acres of beachfront in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific. Originally established in 1927 on the site of King Kamehameha I’s summer palace and constructed in a distinctive Spanish-Moorish style with a pink concrete stucco façade, the hotel underwent careful renovation by WATG — the firm’s first-ever hospitality project. The renovation preserved the hotel’s historic architecture while updating the property for continued operation as a premier luxury destination.
Project Data
- Location
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Honolulu, Hawaii
North America
- Size
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15 acres, 349 keys
- Services
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Architecture + Design Consultancy
After nearly 95 years of welcoming guests from around the world, the hotel underwent careful renovation – WATG’s first-ever hospitality project.
WATG’s first-ever hospitality project
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, affectionately known as “The Pink Palace of the Pacific,” is a historic luxury beachfront hotel located in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. After nearly 95 years of welcoming guests from around the world, the hotel underwent careful renovation – WATG’s first-ever hospitality project. The goal was to preserve the hotel’s rich history, enhance its elegance, and ensure it remains a premier destination for romance and luxury in the heart of Hawaii.
The hotel’s distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture, adorned with a vibrant pink concrete stucco façade, has made it an internationally recognized symbol of luxury and hospitality.
A testament to the heritage of Hawaii
Originally established in 1927, on the site of King Kamehameha I and Queen Kaahumanu’s Summer Palace, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel holds great cultural significance as a testament to the heritage and charm of Hawaii. The hotel’s distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture, adorned with a vibrant pink concrete stucco façade, has made it an internationally recognized symbol of luxury and hospitality.
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