The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-04
Ter extends out into the sea.

Tor surf bathing not only for tn,
guests of the Moana, but for the gen
eral public of Honolulu. The cora
reef that lies just off shore gives ris,
to the breakers that have made LA
waiian surf-riding-that world.fameC
sport-possible. Outrgger canoes II
charge of competent natives can al
ways be had as well as surf board.
for those who become expert enough
to use them.
The Moana Hotel is open and occu
pied the year around, and, while de
signed especially for tourists, it is the
permanent residence Of many Honou
lans. Il is here that the social life o.
the Hawaiian metropolis centers, anu
it is here that the gay functions OF
the army and navy set and of the elite
Of the city are held. The tropical gar
dens lend themselves to brilliant dec
orations and the wide verandas tc
dancing, while the excellent cuisine
commends itself to those who would
serve luncheons or dinners in the
most fastidious taste.
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is situat.
ed in the heart of Honolulu, but far
enough removed from the business
center to escape the dust and noise.
1t was built during the reign of King
Kalakaua and was long subsidized by
the monarchy 1t has a large main
building of concrete surrounded by a
number of attractive frame cottages
around an inner court through which
drives run. The structure is sur
rounded by wide circular verandas
and set in tropical gardens.
The building contains 145 guest
chambers, all of which are richly fur
nished. They open on wide upper
verandas that are reserved for the use
of the occupants. Particular attention
has been given to ventilation, and the
cool, spacious chambers receive the
constant winds that blow down from
the mountains. The hotel is much fire.
quented by those who enjoy tropical
surroundings, but who wish to be sit
uated close to the business center OF
the city.
The Young and Moana hotels are
exclusively under the ownership O
Alexander Young, after whom the
first one is named. The Hawaiian Ho
tel, while controlled by AleXande
Young, is owned Jointly by him anG
the Macfarlane interests. All three
are under the management of j. II
Hertsche, who has established a wi
reputation among travellers the wOrlc
over for being not only a Successful
manager, but a genial host.
The Pleasanton Hotel is situated a
Punahou street and Wilder avenue, il
one of the most beautiful tropical Set
tings in the islands. The grounds
r which cover five acres, are crossed b
: winding roads, over which royal palm
= and towering shrubs cast their SHADE
q The vicinity is the most select in tn
), city, and adjacent are the campus an
e buildings of Oahu College and the pr
q vate residences of Governor Frear an
: Honolulu's millionaires.
The buildings are especially dc
d signed for a tropical country, an
e have wide verandas and thorough vel
: tilation with devices that render tn
e building mosquito proof The mai
r buildings is the richest structure of il
d kind in the islands, having quartere
oak floors and burl redwood pane
= The guest chambers are UNUSUAL
g large and supplied with every CONVEX
?. fence, while the private baths are lu:
g urious in their appointments. Tn
d Annex has just been completed and
T. SIMILAR in it's construction to the mai
n building. 1t contains commodion
l. guest chambers, connected with pr
s vate baths, while on the ground tioc
d is a large lounging-room.
1 ne SlOuuuS SOlbttAlA an S@ASSitSA
tennis court under the shade of tree
! and a swimming tank, 25x5O feet an
eight feet deep. 1t is supplied wit
. pure artesain water and communicate
with bathrooms. There is also a tho
oughly equipped garage on the plac
- The general dining-room is situate
in the main building and comman,
y an unobstructed view Of Mount Ia
talus. In the same building is pl
: vate dining-roOm, together WI
kitchen and pantries. The seryi
and cuisine are uneXcelled.
~ The Seaside Hotel is situated
"a Waikiki beach, and is surrounded
large grounds. A number of cottog
~, are maintained in connection with t
T., main building, where guests or G.
Pc tagers are served with meals at me
nj crate prices.
10 Hotels will be found in most of t
-. towns of the islands outside of Hol
,o lulu. While they are more modest
re size and appointments than those
tba r,atrOpOIie tbav will cOmnare 1;