What an incredible visit. The Pink Palace is aptly named--it's a stunning building that simply oozes history, as it's been there for almost a century, and all who enter are treated like royalty. Our friends' daughter loved the pink bathrobes (so did I!) and the beach beds--the ultimate in luxury. My husband and I were fond of the mai tais, while the kids liked the colorful virgin cocktails the bartenders will happily make on request. The rooms are small, so if you have a big family, you may feel cramped, but they make up for it with the views--ours looked out over Diamond Head and the Pacific--wow. Coming "home" to the Royal Hawaiian was like coming back to a peaceful hideaway worlds away from the hubbub of Waikiki, though truth be told, it was all right there outside its doors. We dream of the day we can go back!
Rooms in the original section of the hotel have more history about them, but they don't have any balconies--would recommend the newer ocean tower for better views, too.