Oahu Hotels
Royal Hawaiian
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2259 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
Tel. 800/325-3535, 808/923-7311
Fax. 808/924-7098
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=376
The Royal Hawaiian, which for many people embodies Waikiki, will close around June 1, 2008 for a $110-million renovation and will not reopen until mid-December 2008.
The rehab of the "Pink Palace of the Pacific" will include $25 million for the guest rooms as well as upgrades to the pool area and changes to the lobby area that will open up the view.
The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927 and was owned until 1959 by Matson Navigation Co., which operated passenger ship service to Hawaii. The hotel, which now has 528 rooms, cost $4 million to build.
For more April 2008 updates on what's new on Oahu, read What's new with old Hawaiian favorites?
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