My family and I will making our third trip to Honolulu, Hawaii at the end August. During our previous two visits we have stayed at the Hyatt Regency. Therefore, I have been doing some research on Honolulu hotels and came across special offers at the Royal Hawaiian and the Hyatt. The price difference is about the same. I was just wondering if anybody could offer any feedback or recommendations if my family and I should try staying at the Royal Hawaiian versus the Hyatt Regency?

The Royal Hawaiian, hands down! It's got all that history, plus it's got the beach, and it's a lovely property. They Hyatt is just a Hyatt.

We always stay at the Hyatt too, However, I love the Royal Hawaiian grounds, Mai Tai bar, etc. Our friends stayed there, but only got a small garden view room, with no balcony. If you can afford the "new" wing with ocean view and balcony for the same price, I'd go for it.

The Royal Hawaiian, no question at all. It's wonderful.

The Hyatt is a nice hotel, the Royal Hawaiian is an experience. No contest!