Search Historic Hotels in Honolulu

Some time exploring the monuments in Honolulu will be a draw for the historian and history buff. While you’re here, you might want to visit the major shopping area and bustling port. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a top resort on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 5 restaurants and free WiFi. Iolani Palace is a short 9-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.

In Honolulu, you’ll find 4778 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Honolulu is notable for its Chinatown district and monuments, and landmarks include Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower and USS Arizona Memorial. Cultural venues include Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Theater and Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Other popular sights include Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Center.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Honolulu, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Honolulu, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.