When you first walk into the Royal Garden at Waikiki, you might think you’re in the wrong hotel. The lobby’s dramatic European luxury seems more Old World than Oahu, with caramel and cream Italian marble flooring, a dramatic crystal chandelier, and ceiling frescoes. Despite appearances, however, you’re near the Ala Wai canal and a short walk from Waikiki Beach. Travel + Leisure named the Royal Garden at Waikiki one of 25 Stylish Hotels for Under $200. In Waikiki, an area where even the most prosaic rooms can rent for a small fortune, the Royal Garden is a find. Most of the guest rooms are less sumptuous than the lobby, furnished with whitewashed wood and pastels – curved headboards and floral artwork provide a modern feel. For more of the Old World glamour, choose a Royal Suite.