Step back in time to the opening of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, which ushered in a new era of luxurious resort travel to Hawaii. The Pink Palace of the Pacific opened its doors in 1927, and was fashioned in a Spanish-Moorish style, popular during the time period and influenced by screen star Rudolph Valentino. The site of The Royal Hawaiian boasts a majestic lineage.  The area was used as a playground for King Kamehameha I after he conquered the island of Oahu, and Queen Kaahumanu's Summer Palace was previously located in what is now the hotel'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 hotel reopened to the public in February 1947, and the historic tour features anecdotes about the architecture and legacy of this romantic oasis on Waikiki Beach. Meet at the Royal Hawaiian Bakery.