Post #123970 by thejab on Sat, Nov 6, 2004 11:15 AM

On 2004-11-05 19:11, christiki295 wrote:

On 2004-11-05 15:51, martiki wrote:

However, the other two private rooms are hideous. . . . and the other (see above pic) is a total disaster- a pink(!) velvet wallpapered victorian nightmare that would look right at home at The Madonna Inn. Nothing even REMOTELY Polynesian/Nautical about it. Mauve and pink ceiling as well. Sad. I think I know why it's there . . .

Not to make too much of one of the side rooms but possibly the pink color and unfortunate absence of tiki is an effort to recreate Iolani Place Queen Kapiolani and the Merrie Monarch lived.

You're exactly right. I looked in that room last night and overheard the staff telling someone that it is meant to be a reproduction of that. There is a large portrait of who I assume is Queen Kapiolani. Knowing that doesn't make me appreciate it though.

One of the most impressive things about the decor is the quantity of fresh orchids. There is a whole wall covered with clamshell shaped containers overflowing with orchids.