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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Established in 1965, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was the most expensive hotel during its inception -- at 15 million dollars. Both Esquire and Fortune magazine praised it by dubbing it as world class. It has even made it to a list of top three hotels in the world during its time.

The beach hotel was financed by Laurance Rockefeller, who recognized the need for a hotel that exudes what Hawaii is all about. The Beachfront wing was added in 1968. While Edward Charles Bassett designed the original hotel, the additional wing was designed by a team of architects. Closed for renovation in 1994 and reopened in 1995, it experienced a total rebirth in December 2008 after a destructive earthquake. The hotel took 150 million dollars to update into the 21st century. It does maintain its sense of luxury and class.

So, did Rockefeller succeed in his brainchild? The hotel is situated in the Kohala Coast, serving as a landmark that cannot be ignored. It fits into the beautiful scenery of Hawaii. Known as the "Grand Dame", it proves itself worthy of its name by providing luxury which blends the modern Western with the exotic. Expect a sensory feast in Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. It is nothing more but the structural interpretation of Hawaii. It is also very convenient, being only 30 minutes away from Kona Airport.

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Rooms and Amenities of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Here are the major types of rooms that can be found in Mauna Kea Beach Hotel:

* Mountain View
* Vista Golf
* Ocean View
* Beach Club
* Junior Suite
* Mountain View Suite
* Ocean View Suite
* Presidential Suite

Types, such as Ocean view, have subtypes in terms of room sizes.

Amenities

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel also offers several services that will make sure guests will enjoy their stay fully.
* welcome party complete with fresh flower lei greeting
* valet parking
* receiving and check-in area with refreshments
* welcome gifts
* assistance to rooms
* private lanai
* turn-down service per night
* large, flat screen tv
* internet access
* iPod dock
* movies on demand
* bedside alarm clock/iPod radio
* mini refrigerators with bottle water
* coffee maker and service
* safe
* hair dryer
* ironing board
* toiletries
* writing materials and brochures
* reading materials, including coffee table book on Mr. Rockefeller's art collection
* beach necessities, such as towels and chaise lounges
* fitness center
* tennis facilities
* shuttle services to golf and beach

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Rates of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Room rates range from 450 dollars a night for the standard mountain view rooms to a whooping 3,500 dollars per night for the Presidential suite. Even the Ocean View Suite is cheap in comparison to the Presidential Suite, at 1,750 dollars per night. If on a budget, guests should book early to avail of the less expensive rooms. They should not worry about not getting the right service; all Mauna Kea Beach Hotel guests experience a luxurious stay.

Other features of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel does not only serve those who want to sit back and relax. It also has amenities available for the busy guy. The hotel can accommodate conferences and office retreats. Wedding packages are also available to those who are honeymooning and those who are celebrating anniversaries.