I paid $530 for one night in Hawaii's famous pink hotel. I was so excited, but I wouldn't stay there again.

On a recent Hawaii trip, I stayed in the most affordable room I could find at The Royal Hawaiian. I spent $530 total to stay one night at the iconic pink beachfront hotel. I enjoyed the location and its famous mai tais but found my room to be dated.

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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement My mother and I recently visited Hawaii for the first time . While there, we stayed at The Royal Hawaiian, nicknamed the "Pink Palace of the Pacific," a place I'd long dreamed of seeing in real life.

The iconic 528-room hotel is famed for its pink facade and mai-tai cocktails. It also happens to be one of the first hotels in downtown Honolulu in the heart of all the action of Waikiki Beach. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in . Plus, The Royal Hawaiian is part of Marriott International's Luxury Collection , meaning it's considered an especially world-renowned and unique spot.

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