The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-09-27
The Hawaiian Hotel.

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The Hawaiian Hotel Of to-day is a very different
place from what it was six months ago. Since DR.
AIeGrew became the lessee, the interior Of the
main building has been thoroughly renovated and
re-fur6ished. The furnishings throughout are
new and have been selected with exquisite taste
and regardless Of expense. The grounds in which
the Hotel is situated have also received due at
tention. The first stroke Of the present enter
prising lessee was to wipe of the Objectionable
stables, and in their stead to erect handsome and
comfortable cottages. The next step was the
boring Of an artesian we'll which was successfully
] accomplished by Mr.. Fessler. in July last. This
well supplies the whole building and outhouses
with excellent water. 1t also assists in clearing
| lhe drains connected with the Hotel, the utter
uselessness of which during the previous manage
ment, were always subject Of complaint by the
occupants OF the main building.
The Hotel grounds now have an area of three
acres. The main avenues present a beautiful ap-
pearance. The bandstand having been removed
there Is now spacious lawn suitable for croquet
lawn tennis, or any similar outdoor amusement.
This lawn Is delightfully."- shaded BY well grown
trees. The building itself is a plain but substan-
tial structure Ii contains forty-two rooms. all
of which are furnished in the most luxuirant
manner. Black-walnut has supplanted the
stained pine whilst Brussels and Administer car
pets have taken the place Of China mating. The
Office Is conveniently situated on the left OF the
main entrance Wlere visitors VIII invariably
meet with the manager, Mr.. JAS. NJ. LawlOr, or
his assistant, Mr. Graham. The painting of the
walls floor and ceiling, in the place of the former
colOr1nC matter. at once creates favorable i'm
preston. The spacious dining room has been
fitted with new tables. table linen, glass and
crockery ware; also new silver and plated ware.
The culinary department, important branch
institution Of the Hotel has been reconstructed
with a regard for the health and comfort of con-
nuisseurs A Springfield gas machine, capable Of
supplying 800 lights, furnishes each room with n
brilliant Jet the dining has three six burner
chandeliers and there is also in the main hall,
and one over the centre Of the new bar In the
upper passages are three double-burners which
are lit throughout the night For family occupying
suite Of rooms, IN addition to all the available
Injuries that can be supplied piano is placed at
the disposal of the occupants. The large parlOr
situated in the eastern end, is supplied with an
exquisite instrument, and II IS frequently used
the occasion Of the pleasant impromptu dances
that take place there. The various colOrs of the
walls in the different rooms are observable in
passing from one room TO another, blue pink,
olive, are elegantly matched with appropriate
carpets, rugs and hangings.
The billiard room Is fitted with two Brunswicke
d Balke's best made tables, one by Strahe and
one by Phelan & COllender. Inc bar can be ap-
preached other through the billiard or by a side
entrance from the verandah on the basement
floor. Il Is worthy of visit If only to behold the
beautiful mirror that was manufactured in San
Francisco TO the order of Mr.. Lawlor. The wine
card Is full Of the very best, whilst the cigars
Honolulu. The floors Of the billiard and dining
rooms are about TO be covered with linoleum,
handsome and suitable covering for floors where
there Is much traffic.
The laundry and bathrooms are spacious and
commodious; the latter are supplied with hot and
cold water. There are ladies bathrooms on the
upper door Of the Hotel proper, and several on a
larger scale adjacent to the laundry.
The last institution, though not Of the least I'M
portance is the tonsorial department. This is
presided over by professor who is always ready |
10 attend on ladies and gentlemen and display his
ability as an artist.
The visitor TO Honolulu need not be at all afraid
of want of accommodation. and any unfayorabe |
impression that might have been formed by pre- |
viOus travellers will now be at dispelled Il |
is not too much to say that the Hawaiian Hotel |
will compare favorably with any hotel in the /
world for comfort. The lessee, DR.. j. S. McCrew |
has spent several thousand dollars in improve |
ments and he deserves to be rewarded for his |
Mr.. JnO VI. Lawlor has already ac- |
quired reputation in San Francisco as manager /
assisted by Mrs. Lawlor. The financial depart |
ment Is looked after by Mr.. Graham, who is
already well known in this community for his |
gentieinanly bearing.
The Hotel Is connected by telephone with the
best livery stables, and carriages can always be
had a! one minutes notice. A Bulletin board in
front Of the office announces all arrivals and also
gives notice of all events Of public Importance.
The ouUmeratOr bell system is fitted throughout
the house and in the surrounding cottages. In
fact there is nothing wanting to make this com
Portable and luxurious home. Many residents
have already given up housekeeping and ayailed
for acquiring home without the care and anxiety
Df lHEifp % TuHuauo oneself