King Liberty Center
King Liberty Center is Open for Events!
A 1953 Modernist bank building is now Chinatown’s new gathering place where culture and commerce meet!
WHERE: Chinatown, 99 N. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
King Liberty Center (KLC), a storied site at the heart of Honolulu’s historic Chinatown, is a mid-century-era gem designed by Hawai‘i’s renowned modern architect Vladimir Ossipoff (1907–1998). Located at the corner of N. King and Maunakea Streets, adjacent to Honolulu’s finest restaurants and its one-of-a-kind flower lei sellers’ corridor. The Chinatown District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This quiet yet elegant building, which timelessly blends modernity and tradition, is an urban landmark. Most notable is the monumental yet finely scaled street-side entry that is flanked by dual stainless-steel columns on a cast concrete base emblazoned with the good fortune “Fu” symbol relief pattern. While the upper façade is dressed in a white cement plaster with radiused corners, textured concrete bricks made of local basalt aggregate clads the building’s base. Inside, the banking floor is covered by white terrazzo, appointed with hardwood millwork that is most clearly expressed by the curved central stairway up to the mezzanine.
Included:
Restroom use and maintenance
Main event space and service entrance
Spaces & Rates
1. Gallery/Main Event Space (1,650 sq ft)
Capacity: 110 people
Availability:
Monday–Friday: 5pm onward (setup can begin earlier)
Weekends: Anytime
Rate: $750/hour (4-hour minimum, includes setup + breakdown)
Included Furniture:
10 Black Cocktail Tables
75 Black Folding Chairs
6 Six-foot Folding Tables (with black tablecloths)
3 Large Coolers + 1 Small Cooler
2. Lower Event Space (1,070 sq ft)
Capacity: 60 people
Availability: Varies by event
Rate: $625/hour (4-hour minimum)
Included Furniture:
6 Black Cocktail Tables
40 Black Folding Chairs
4 Six-foot Folding Tables (with black tablecloths)
3 Large Coolers + 1 Small Cooler
Add-Ons & Extra Charges
Audio/Visual Equipment
Large Screen + Projector – $200
Portable Standing TV – $100
Cordless Microphones (up to 6) – $25 each
Videography + Sound Recording (Basic) – $250
Event Services
DJ, sound system, and lighting service – recommended, pricing TBD
Catering Prep Area – $100
Warming Trays (with tent cards) – $10 each (6 available)
Shade Staffing – $25/hour per person
Cleanup Fee – Optional, inquire for quote
Note: The space is self-hosted. Guests are responsible for cleanup unless the cleanup service is arranged.
Security – Required, inquire for pricing
Bartender – Available upon request, pricing TBD
Parking
Nearby Parking Options
Marin Tower Municipal Parking (Enter via Smith Street)
6AM–12AM
$0.75 per 30 min (up to 150 mins), then $1.50 per 30 min
Daily Max: $21
Evening Rate (5PM–12AM): $3
Kekaulike Courtyards Municipal Parking (1016 Maunakea St)
6AM–12AM, Sat–Sun $3 Max
30 mins: $0.50 | 1 hr: $1.50 | Max: $21
FAQ:
Question: Why is there an extra charge for clean up?
Answer: We are a small non-profit who are hosting these events, therefore it is on us to regularly clean the bathroom and event space. After an event there is more clean up than usual which is why we ask you to clean up after yourself and we have all the cleaning supplies you need. However, we understand not wanting to clean after planning such a big event, so if you would like us to take care of it there is an extra charge.
Question: Why are the vaults off limits?
Answer: We understand people’s curiosity with wanting to see inside the vaults, as this is a pretty cool feature of the building. However they are also very dangerous, since they are the real vaults American Savings Bank used. If the doors to the vaults close anyone inside will be stuck in the vaults--there are no door handles on the inside--and they will start to lose oxygen. While there is an emergency air valve in the vaults this is not a common mechanism that people know how to operate. Therefore for everyone safety we ask people to simply look at the vaults from the outside.
