10 thoughts on “Radically New Concept Hawaii Hotels Open: Economy to Luxury”
Margaret P
The 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is indeed incredible. If you can’t afford to stay there, it will cost you a $45 valet parking fee to explore the hotel and the grounds. Although there is a concrete pathway (with many steps) to access the hotel’s public beach, you have to pay the $45 to get there because there is essentially no public parking (12 stalls, always occupied). I suppose that compared with the price of many tours in Kauai, it is a bargain. And if you spend at least $100 inside the hotel, they waive the parking fee.
The Wo Fat project looks like the mostinteresting because it is so unusual. There really are no downtown hotels in Honolulu. Years ago there was the Alexander Young, but that was over 50 years ago. The question I would have is who is the clientele supposed to be? I would guess young hipster types, but that neighborhood is still a little sketchy. But when it opens, I would like to see it.
I’m not a young hipster, more mature than that, and it is my first choice. I am excited for Chinatown to have this open, with more foot traffic in Chinatown it will be a boost for the economy and the potential for less crime on their streets.
I believe that the Wo Fat building would interest me the most. I surely am not planning on spending Thousands of Dollars per night no matter how comfortable it is. Bali Hai is Out. The 2nd property that I would consider is the Aloha Theater Inn, with only 12 rooms it appeals to me. I would also like to see just how the finished renovations come together allowing the property to shine again. That leaves my 3rd choice, Pacific 19 Kona, and it was difficult choosing 1 over another. I would certainly like to stay here, it sounds like a wonderful place. Never know. What Confuses me is opening venues while residents are Demanding less Tourists!
I was just reading about 1950’s building laws in Greece. Immigrants were flooding-in yet they were able to create cosmopolitan cities supporting both the wealthy and non-wealthy. Buildings were built with multiple stories & smaller units on bottom and larger units with bigger balconies on top. So wealthy people took top floors while less wealthy people took lower units. This helped define their dense cities and allowed economically diverse populations. My point is that history shows that regulation can prevent business from simply trying to maximize their income at our expense.
The 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is indeed incredible. If you can’t afford to stay there, it will cost you a $45 valet parking fee to explore the hotel and the grounds. Although there is a concrete pathway (with many steps) to access the hotel’s public beach, you have to pay the $45 to get there because there is essentially no public parking (12 stalls, always occupied). I suppose that compared with the price of many tours in Kauai, it is a bargain. And if you spend at least $100 inside the hotel, they waive the parking fee.
The Wo Fat project looks like the mostinteresting because it is so unusual. There really are no downtown hotels in Honolulu. Years ago there was the Alexander Young, but that was over 50 years ago. The question I would have is who is the clientele supposed to be? I would guess young hipster types, but that neighborhood is still a little sketchy. But when it opens, I would like to see it.
I’m not a young hipster, more mature than that, and it is my first choice. I am excited for Chinatown to have this open, with more foot traffic in Chinatown it will be a boost for the economy and the potential for less crime on their streets.
I don’t like hotels. I prefer lodging at the neighborhood level.
I believe that the Wo Fat building would interest me the most. I surely am not planning on spending Thousands of Dollars per night no matter how comfortable it is. Bali Hai is Out. The 2nd property that I would consider is the Aloha Theater Inn, with only 12 rooms it appeals to me. I would also like to see just how the finished renovations come together allowing the property to shine again. That leaves my 3rd choice, Pacific 19 Kona, and it was difficult choosing 1 over another. I would certainly like to stay here, it sounds like a wonderful place. Never know. What Confuses me is opening venues while residents are Demanding less Tourists!
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay does not charge a resort fee.
I was just reading about 1950’s building laws in Greece. Immigrants were flooding-in yet they were able to create cosmopolitan cities supporting both the wealthy and non-wealthy. Buildings were built with multiple stories & smaller units on bottom and larger units with bigger balconies on top. So wealthy people took top floors while less wealthy people took lower units. This helped define their dense cities and allowed economically diverse populations. My point is that history shows that regulation can prevent business from simply trying to maximize their income at our expense.
yay hanepepe and chinatown on Oahu looking forward…really
Mary m
Hi Mary.
Same here. Those two sound like a lot of fun.
Aloha.
It’s exciting to finally see high end accommodations in the Chinatown and downtown area of Honolulu!