New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
LAUREL-INTHEPINE IMPROVEMENTS
LARGE ADDITION TO THE GREAT HOTEL AT
LAKEWOOD

LAKEWOOD.
The Laurel-in- the Pines one Of Lakewoods Ia
nous hotels. which has shared literally In the
growing success OF the place and in drawing the
attention Of people Of wealth and culture the
merits Of New-Jerseys great resort is being pre-
pared for It's ninth opening and those who
will shortly return to 1t will find it greatly en-
larged In its entertaining capacity and more than
ever before equal TO the requirements made upon II
by steadily increasing clientele
Since its first opening the Laurelin-the Pines has
been superlative success as resort hotel Its
location. outside the village and in Lakewoods
most fashionable residential quarter. Is at once
quiet and picturesque. II Is located on the Lake
Drive. and a short distance back from the beauti-
full Lake Carasaljo, and through the pines fronting
the house there is an always interesting and restful
outlook Immediately adjacent groves of pines.
splendid drives and well kept walks and the close
proximity Of the Golf Club Of Lakewoods links
conditions which readily permit any habit Of
outdoor life and exercise.
For several years the crowded portions Of the
season have brought to the Laurel-in-t The Pines
applications which could not be accepted. and last
year the volume of correspondence from the most
desirable classes whose applications could not he
considered was so great that the building Of
large addition was decided upon, and the plans
have been accordingly carried out during the sum-
The new extension has taken the form OF wing
200 by so feet in ground measurements. five stories
in height built of brick. and in conformity
TO exterior finish with the main house. The new
wing is Joined to the main building the lower
floor only. and runs toward the west with a south
ern frontage on the main line OF the house. There
are sixty-four handsome double rooms. with baths
for every two three rooms. and those the
south side fitted for open fires all hreplaces
being finished in thing. with beautifully carved
wood mantels. The rooms on the north are heated
by steam radiators. The furniture mantels and
carpets are OF varied but harmonious selection.
There are also twenty-one single rooms for men,
and nurses. The kitchen wing has also been
arged 80 by 80 feet giving ample space for the
service of the hundred or more additional guests
whom the house Will entertain and the kitchen
help making the total net gain in rooms something
over hundred
Everything in the way of furnishings fittings.
carpets. bedding. etc. will, Of course be new and
with office and annunciator in the new wing
and hallbOys in attendance will insure service
equally prompt in the main building. and the
Iaurel-in-t he Pines has always enjoyed a repuia
ton for quick and intelligent service. New boilers
Of increased size and dynamos have been in
stalled and IN the main building additional cleo
trio elevator has been put in Will about one hun
dred rooms have been redecorated, and many newly
carpeted and the entire house generally renovated
and improved. the opening date. November l6.
will find everything in thorough working order.
The numberess details of so comprehensive work
have had the careful personal attention or the treas
urer Of the I.aure-in- the Pines Company. who has
given months of thought and work to the perfect
fulhment of the plans.
Louis F. Roberts. the proprietor for ten years OF
the New Cliffs Hotel Newport. r. l., VIII be
the manager Of the Laurcl-n the Pines this year:
and his reputation is such that guests cannot fall
to be pleased with his control.