The Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Looking for a pink palace perched on the shores of paradise? Welcome to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki aka the Pink Palace of the Pacific. Once the playground of Hawaiian monarchs, it soon became a premiere destination for the well-heeled, followed inevitably by Hollywood celebs. Its doors have seen everyone from World War II sailors to American presidents and from child star Shirley Temple to the Shah of Iran.Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube📰 Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN.📖 Join our free book club here.📚 Shop our bookshelves here.* Support indie bookstores!☕️ You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon.👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏻 Want to collaborate?🎶 Music"A Little Bit of Fun" by Jonny Boyle*affiliate link

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