Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
A large Sheraton resort hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu, built on the former royal estate of Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani.
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Overview
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel is a large resort property in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. It occupies the site of ʻĀinahau, the former royal estate associated with Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani, who was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The hotel therefore combines a commercial hospitality function with a location of strong historical and cultural significance in Hawaiʻi. The present hotel developed through several stages of construction and ownership. In 1925, the owners of the nearby Moana Hotel demolished the ʻĀinahau estate and replaced it with wood-frame bungalows intended to support the Moana’s accommodation business. Those bungalows were themselves removed in 1953. Matson Line then developed a new hotel on the site, and the Princess Kaiulani Hotel opened on June 11, 1955. Its original 11-story structure was reported to be the tallest building in Hawaiʻi at the time, reflecting the rapid modernization and expansion of Waikiki as a visitor destination. Matson sold its hotels to Sheraton Hotels in 1959. Sheraton expanded the property in 1960 by adding the 210-room Diamond Head Wing. The hotel changed ownership again in July 1963, when Kyo-Ya Company Limited acquired it, while Sheraton continued operating the property. Kyo-Ya later added the 29-story ʻĀinahau Tower in 1970. During the 1970s, the property adopted the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani name used today. The hotel’s business is centered on resort accommodation and related visitor services in Waikiki. Its typical offer includes guest rooms, food and beverage services, and resort-oriented facilities. The property’s scale and multiple-building history distinguish it from a small independent inn, while its Sheraton affiliation places it within an internationally recognized hotel system. At the same time, its identity remains closely tied to the Princess Kaiulani name and the historic ʻĀinahau site. The property is associated with Marriott International through the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand, while Kyo-Ya Company Limited is identified with its ownership. Its operations are concentrated in Honolulu and serve the broader United States visitor and tourism market. Publicly available reference material does not establish a separate founding individual, a stock listing, or a standalone corporate headquarters for the hotel. In November 2024, workers at the hotel ratified a new labor contract, marking a recent labor-relations development in the property’s operating history.
History
The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel stands on ʻĀinahau, the former royal estate of Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The site’s transformation into a hotel property reflects the larger development of Waikiki as a major visitor destination. In 1925, the owners of the Moana Hotel, located across Kalakaua Avenue, demolished the estate and built wood-frame bungalows for the Moana’s accommodation operations. The bungalows were removed in 1953. Matson Line subsequently developed a new hotel on the property, which opened as the Princess Kaiulani Hotel on June 11, 1955. The original building had 11 stories and was described as the tallest building in Hawaiʻi at the time. Matson transferred its hotel interests to Sheraton Hotels in 1959. Sheraton expanded the Princess Kaiulani in 1960 by constructing the 210-room Diamond Head Wing. In July 1963, Kyo-Ya Company Limited purchased the hotel, although Sheraton remained responsible for operating it. Kyo-Ya expanded the complex again in 1970 with the addition of the 29-story ʻĀinahau Tower. The hotel was renamed the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani during the 1970s. The property consequently developed as a multi-stage resort complex rather than a single-period building. Its successive wings and tower represent different phases of Waikiki’s commercial growth, while the Princess Kaiulani name preserves a connection to the historical identity of the site. In contemporary operation, it functions as a Sheraton hotel in Honolulu, offering lodging and associated hospitality services to visitors. The reference material identifies Marriott International as the parent company associated with the Sheraton brand and Kyo-Ya Company Limited as the owner. On November 12, 2024, hotel workers ratified a new labor contract.
- 2024
Labor contract ratified
[1]Workers at the hotel ratified a new labor contract on November 12, 2024.
- 1970
ʻĀinahau Tower added
[1]Kyo-Ya expanded the complex with a 29-story tower named the ʻĀinahau Tower.
- 1970
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani name adopted
[1]The property was renamed Sheraton Princess Kaiulani during the 1970s.
- 1963
Kyo-Ya acquires the hotel
[1]Kyo-Ya Company Limited purchased the property in July 1963, while Sheraton continued to operate it.
- 1960
Diamond Head Wing added
[1]Sheraton added a 210-room wing known as the Diamond Head Wing.
- 1959
Sheraton acquires Matson's hotels
[1]Matson sold its hotel interests to Sheraton Hotels, bringing the Princess Kaiulani into the Sheraton operating network.
- 1955
Princess Kaiulani Hotel opens
[1]Matson Line opened the 11-story Princess Kaiulani Hotel on June 11, 1955.
- 1953
Bungalows demolished
[1]The wood-frame bungalows on the site were removed before construction of the present hotel complex.
- 1925
ʻĀinahau estate site converted to hotel bungalows
[1]The owners of the nearby Moana Hotel demolished the former royal estate and constructed wood-frame bungalows for hotel use.
Products and positioning
A large, historically situated Waikiki resort hotel combining Sheraton-branded hospitality with access to Honolulu’s visitor district and the heritage of the former ʻĀinahau estate.
Hotel accommodation · 1955
Guest rooms and resort accommodation
The hotel’s core offering is visitor accommodation in a large Waikiki resort complex developed through several construction phases. The property includes the original hotel structure and later additions, including the Diamond Head Wing and the ʻĀinahau Tower. Its accommodation proposition is built around the Sheraton brand, the location in Honolulu’s principal visitor district, and the historic identity associated with Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani and ʻĀinahau.
Hospitality services
Dining and food services
Food and beverage service is part of the hotel’s typical resort offer. The available reference material confirms dining as a standard hotel service but does not identify specific restaurant names, concepts, menus, or operating dates. This category supports the property’s full-service positioning for visitors staying in Waikiki.
Resort services
Resort and guest facilities
The property provides resort-oriented guest facilities and related visitor services associated with a large urban beach-destination hotel. Available source material does not enumerate individual facilities, so no specific pool, venue, program, or amenity is attributed here.
Recent events
- 2024
Workers ratify a new labor contract at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel[1]
Other
Workers at the hotel ratified a new labor contract on November 12, 2024. The available reference identifies the ratification but does not provide the contract's detailed terms.
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