Hawaii Hotel Damage Update

At least two major hotels on the western side of Hawaii’s Big Island remained closed this week after being damaged by ocean surges from the tsunami spawned by Japan’s March 11 earthquake. Some others were mopping up. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kailua-Kona: The resort will be closed until April 30 after sustaining damage from water, sand [...]

Tsunami Damages 2 Big Island Hotels

Two hotels on the Big Island closed because of damage caused by the tsunami. The Four Seasons Hualalai and Kona Village Resort, both sustained damage from the water surges. Four Seasons officials said it has relocated its guests to other properties on Lanai, Maui and other hotels. The hotel management plans to reopen on March [...]

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua heading to foreclosure

The estate of bankrupt securities firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. has filed court papers to foreclose on Hawaii’s Ritz-Carlton Kapalua resort, continuing the carnage in that state’s hotel sector. The luxury resort, which has two golf courses, has been owned since 2006 by a venture of Gencom Group and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s Whitehall Street [...]

Hot New U.S. Hotels for 2010

U.S. Andaz West Hollywood, Los Angeles Opened in January 2009, this hip hotel has been lauded by design experts for its “seductive, sophisticated atmosphere.” This is the first North American Andaz hotel, part of a new global brand created by Hyatt. What we love: Rooms have views of the Hollywood Hills, the Sunset Strip or [...]