The Fairmont Orchid
Encyclopedia
The Fairmont Orchid is a luxury hotel
on the Kohala Coast of the island of Hawaii
. It is managed by Fairmont Hotel and Resorts.
is preserved in archeological sites, lava formations, and footpaths leading everywhere from burial sites to cave complexes. The first to develop this region was Francis Hyde ʻĪʻī Brown (1892–1976), who is often referred to as the last chief; Brown was a descendent of a member of Kamehameha’s army and a superb statesman and athlete during the 1920s. In 1972 Brown sold the resort to Mauna Lani Resort, and Kalahuipua'a was renamed Mauna Lani, which means “mountains reaching the heavens,” named in reverence to the five volcanic mountains that surround the Kohala region. In 1990 the resort was finished hosting 540 luxury guest rooms, a spa and 10000 square feet (929 m²) pool.
in Alberta, Canada. By the end of 2006 all guest rooms and public areas were refurnished.
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
on the Kohala Coast of the island of Hawaii
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
. It is managed by Fairmont Hotel and Resorts.
History
The history of Keawaiki BayKeawaiki Bay
Keawaiki Bay is on the western coast of Hawaii Island.It is the site of a residential complex built for Francis Hyde Īī Brown who was a champion golf player and legislator.-History:The bay is located at ....
is preserved in archeological sites, lava formations, and footpaths leading everywhere from burial sites to cave complexes. The first to develop this region was Francis Hyde ʻĪʻī Brown (1892–1976), who is often referred to as the last chief; Brown was a descendent of a member of Kamehameha’s army and a superb statesman and athlete during the 1920s. In 1972 Brown sold the resort to Mauna Lani Resort, and Kalahuipua'a was renamed Mauna Lani, which means “mountains reaching the heavens,” named in reverence to the five volcanic mountains that surround the Kohala region. In 1990 the resort was finished hosting 540 luxury guest rooms, a spa and 10000 square feet (929 m²) pool.
Renovations
In 1996, $13 million was spent on renovations to the hotel. This resulted in the addition of Brown's Beach House and a beautiful private outdoor function area called Plantation Estate. In 2002 the resort became a part of the Fairmont Hotel and Resorts chain alongside destinations as the Fairmont San Francisco and the Fairmont Banff Springs HotelBanff Springs Hotel
The Fairmont Banff Springs or simply the Banff Springs Hotel is a former railway hotel constructed in Scottish Baronial style located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The original hotel, designed by American architect Bruce Price, was built between spring of 1887 and 1888 by the Canadian...
in Alberta, Canada. By the end of 2006 all guest rooms and public areas were refurnished.