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ROSEWOOD
HOTELS
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RESORTS
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On the heels of a $6.5 million renovation and rebranding in 2014 that included updated guest rooms and suites, the 286-room Hilo
Hawaiian Hotel on the Big Island is tackling the redo of its lobby. e $1.6 million project, set to debut at the iconic ocean-front
property in April, will include a new contemporary and open yet intimate space inspired by the surrounding beauty of Hawaii. Expect
organic textures, colors and materials, along with natural wood flooring and trim complemented by coral stone and warm, dark wood
accents. Updated technology also is on the roster, including the addition of touch-screen directories, monitors and charging ports.
"e Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is an award-winning Hawaii icon on Hilo's famous and historical Banyan Drive," says Castle Resorts &
Hotels President and CEO Alan Mattson. "We are proud to be highlighting the cultural and contextual charms of the property in
fresh, modern and inviting manner." -W.B.
HILO
HAWAIIAN
HOTEL
71 Banyan Drive
Hilo, HI
877.367.1912
castleresorts.com
Modern and intimate
environs supplemented by
updated technolog y is the
goal of Castle Resorts &
Hotels' newly launched $1.6
million renovation project
on the lobby of its Hilo
Hawaiian Hotel.
A cherished retreat once owned by a young Montecito couple has been reborn as Rosewood Miramar
Beach, the only five-star hotel in California offering guestrooms perched directly over the sand. Owned
and developed by Caruso, Rosewood Hotels & Resort's first property in Southern California exudes a
residential feel in keeping with its iconic ancestor. ink relaxed coastal environs boasting 161 guestrooms
paired with a modern approach to the resort experience. Among the highlights: the centerpiece Manor House
with a trio of signature suites; ocean-front beach accommodations; seven restaurants and bars; a new wellness
shop for Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand goop; and a 600-piece art collection showcasing original works by the
likes of Norman Rockwell. "Combining Rosewood's signature residential style with intuitive and engaging service,
the resort offers a truly unique experience that makes guests feel as if they are visiting a private home," says Managing
Director Seán Carney. "Rosewood Miramar Beach offers the perfect place for all of life's moments." -W.B.
A True Jewel
ROSEWOOD
MIRAMAR
BEACH
1759 Jameson Ln.
Montecito, CA
805.900.8388
Charm
Redefined