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The Royal Hawaiian closed on June 1, 2008, for renovation. It reopened on January 20, 2009 [10] as a member of The Luxury Collection. An extended renovation of the Royal Beach Tower was completed in 2010. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, [11] the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The center, owned by Kamehameha Schools at the time, completed a $100 million renovation in 2007 to include more retailers and restaurants. [2] The center was sold to RHC Property Holding LLC in 2013. [3] The Apple Store at the Royal Hawaiian Center was permanently closed on January 20, 2024. [4]
A partial restoration was completed in the spring of 2012. The project imported sand from nearby shoals and widened the 1,700-foot-long (520 m) beach by about 37 feet (11 m) between the Royal Hawaiian Hotel concrete groin and the Kūhiō Beach crib wall. The project temporarily restored the beach to its 1985 shoreline.
Chef Jason Yamaguchi first opened the exclusive Mugen restaurant in Waikiki, Hawaii in fall 2019. It was immediately considered one of the top and must-visit eateries on Oahu.
Construction of The Moana marked the beginning of tourism in Waikiki, becoming the first hotel amidst the bungalows and beach houses. In Hawaiian, moana means open sea or ocean. The Moana's architecture was influenced by European styles popular at the time, with Ionic columns and intricate woodwork and plaster detailing throughout the building.
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2005 Aaron Mahi plays bass for the Glee Club during a Royal Hawaiian Band concert at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. 1 /3 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2005 Aaron Mahi plays bass for ...
In 1974, Japanese brothers Kenji Osano and Masakuni Osano bought the 3 year-old Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, along with the Sheraton Maui and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. They already owned the Princess Kaiulani Hotel, the Moana Hotel and the Surfrider Hotel. The Osano brothers formed Kyo-Ya Company Limited, a subsidiary of Kokusai Kogyo Company ...
In 1872, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel opened on Hotel Street, and as one of the most refined hotels in the Pacific, catering to wealthy clients. The Royal Hawaiian dining room served dishes on par with the best restaurants in Europe, with an 1874 menu offering dishes such as mullet, spring lamb, chicken with tomatoes, and cabinet pudding. [34]