When it comes to real estate, it's all about location. The same can be said about special events. If you need a fantastic new location to host a business luncheon, intimate dinner party or your corporate holiday celebration, consider the historic Halekoa, the `Iolani Palace Barracks. An amazing venue day or night, the coral block structure of limestone with its crenulated parapets and towers harkens to the architecture of medieval castles of Europe.

On most Sundays and on Mondays, the Barracks is available during the day and makes the perfect setting for a business luncheon, especially since it is conveniently located within walking distance of many Downtown Honolulu offices and has lots of easy parking for those who need to drive in. Hawaii Business magazine and Bank of Hawaii recently hosted their first quarterly Small Business Luncheon Seminar at the site.

For a recent wine tasting event, complete with food and beverage stations and entertainment, 195 Guests enjoyed the interior of the Barracks. For a seated dinner, the Barracks easily accommodates up to 80 Guests. The open courtyard is especially spectacular at night under the Hawaiian sky with twinkling lights. At your request, the `Iolani Palace Galleries may be open for tours during your event so your Guests can view the Hawaiian crown jewels and ancient Hawaiian regalia, as well as portraits and historic photographs.

The `Iolani Barracks is also a lovely venue for weddings. Do you yearn for a unique wedding location in Hawai`i that reflects the rich culture and history of these islands? Your wedding package could include a beautiful ceremony on the Palace grounds, followed by an elegant reception in the private open-air courtyard of the historic ‘Iolani Barracks. You can make your wedding a royal event that your guests will remember and cherish, all in a charming garden setting on exclusive Honolulu property.

Need another reason to book your next event at the `Iolani Palace Barracks? Fees from the facility rentals directly support The Friends of `Iolani Palace and help to restore, protect and preserve this historic treasure. By holding your event at the Barracks, you are helping carry forward one of the most important legacies of the Hawaiian monarchy and perpetuate a distinctive part of Hawaiian heritage for the benefit of future generations.

Please consider having your next event at the `Iolani Palace Barracks and making it a memorable experience for your guests.

Mahalo, The Friends of `Iolani Palace

For more information about the schedule for Corporate Events and use of the Barracks, please contact:

Philip Richardson, Special Events Coordinator

Phone: (808) 330-4537
Fax: (808) 532-1051

events@iolanipalace.org

A Barracks Rental Agreement must be completed by all prospective applicants and approved by The Executive Director. Please allow at least ten (10) working days to process the application.