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15th

Out of 165

Royal Hawaiian	Average Price: $377 Check Rates

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2259 Kalakaua Avenue

Honolulu, 96815 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 17
Average review rating: 4.53

OpinionWell Value Index: 1

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (44) , MyTravelGuide (9) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (581) , YahooTravel (67)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. In minutes I'm lost in the sounds, smells and luxury of the hotel.

"Pink and lovely, even more so. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2012 Vote

2. smelled bad, hotel needs to be completely rebuilt.

"Way overpriced " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

3. We left our leis in the bathroom & that seemed to help lessen the moldy smell.

"Great view, room not so great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

4. The bathroom smelled of mold & mildew.

"Great view, room not so great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

5. I was disappointed because I knew all of my clothes would smell like that.

"Meh. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/30/2011 Vote

6. The tower room smelled very musky.

"Meh. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/30/2011 Vote

7. -Rooms smell - We stayed in the tower for the first 2 nights and a suite for the last 2.

"Meh. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/30/2011 Vote

8. Our room was amazing, free bottled water and breakfast vouchers (with free meal for kids) were cost efficient, Sheraton pool was perfect for kids, the hotel was never overcrowded, property was beautiful, service was attentive and timely, empty refrigerator was useful and Gilchrist & Soames bath products smelled lovely.

"Beautiful lush & historic property, excellent hospitality, a dream vacation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/23/2011 Vote

9. The chaise lounges and the pink and white striped beach towels are comfortable and allow us to relax and enjoy the smells of Waikiki beach and the view of Diamond Head.

"Wonderful as usual " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/19/2011 Vote

10. Our room smelled slightly of smoke when we checked in but after opening the window I didn't notice it again.

"Very welcoming " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2010 Vote