"A historic oceanfront grande dame built in 1927 and nicknamed the “Pink Palace,” this resort evokes the glamour of old Waikīkī with a pink Spanish-Moorish exterior, a breezy portico with rocking chairs, torch-lit garden pathways, and vintage koa furnishings and historic Waikīkī photographs in its 528 rooms (including 33 suites). Culinary highlights include the famous Pink Palace Pancakes at Surf Lanai, cocktails at the buzzy Mai Tai Bar, and an evening seafood-forward tasting menu at azure beachfront dining; guests can relax by the pools or reserve private chaise lounges and umbrellas on Waikīkī Beach." - Jill K. Robinson