The sale of this adults-only boutique hotel in Waikiki is bad news for its entire staff, who are all being let go at year's end.

• Romer House Waikiki has been bought by the owner of the AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu.
• All 62 employees will be terminated on December 31 as part of the ownership change.
• No decision has been announced yet on the property's future use or whether any workers will be rehired.

Outlook: Details on the hotel's next chapter and possible rehiring are expected to emerge after the ownership transition completes.