Rose Petals from Heaven: The Pink Palace

Happy "Pink Saturday"!

Here are some of my photo's from my recent visit to " The Pink Palace of the Pacific ".

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or " The Royal Hawaiian Hotel " in Wiakiki.

The opening of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, ushered in a new era of luxurious resort travel to Hawaii. The original resort was built with a price tag of $4 million and was a six-story, 400-room structure, fashioned in a Spanish-Moorish style which was popular during the time period and influenced by screen star Rudolph Valentino.

The area was used as a playground for King Kamehameha I after he conquered the island of Oahu. Queen Kaahumanu’s Summer Palace was previously located in what is now the resort’s Coconut Grove garden.

During WWII, The Royal Hawaiian was leased exclusively to the U.S. Navy as a rest and recreation center for the Pacific Fleet.

The resort reopened to the public in February 1947.

The 'Pink Palace of the Pacific' emerged from a complete renovation of the historic building on January 20, 2009 as one of the world’s elite collection of resorts for luxury and romance.

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9 comments:

Ann said...: The the pink architecture is fabulous. I would LOVE to go someday. I bet it is a wonderful place to stay.
Ann; July 30, 2011 at 1:15 PM
NanaDiana said...: Gorgeous pictures! LOVE them. It reminds me a bit of South Florida with all its beautiful pink hotels and pastel colored buildings. Beautiful!! xo Diana; July 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Oh my goodness - that is so wonderfully pink - I love it. sandie; July 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh my GOSH, Mo, that place looks fabulous. I'd LOVE to stay there. Thanks for sharing such an incredible vacation. Have to sign in as Anonymous or I cannot leave comments. Blogger brattiness. Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com; July 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Red Rose Alley said...: The Pink Palace looks so charming. I went to Waikiki about 30 years ago....Hawaii is such a magical place. Loved your photos.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley; July 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Robin said...: It's a lovely hotel....
I used to live on Oahu...my oldest daughter still lives out there. Friends and I, and sometimes my girls and I, would take tea at the RH and also at the Moana Surfrider (another beautiful old hotel down in Waikiki). I too did a post on the RH some years ago.....a very rich history in that old girl.

Have a pinkishly beautiful weekend.; July 30, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Holly said...: Oh, I remember this hotel. It is so beautiful! I would feel special just staying there. Always enjoy your posts!
Happy Pink Saturday!; July 30, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Jenny Sorge said...: I love your site....as lovely as roses!!! I am new to creating a blog and loved running into yours!; October 27, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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