Any info about a mug from the Kon Tiki Hotel, Phoenix? - Collecting Tiki

I iamsjn Member Phoenix, AZ Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 17	I iamsjn Posted posted on Mon, Mar 26, 2007 5:06 PM NICE FIND!! I live in the Phoenix Metro area and I remember going to the Kon Tiki Hotel (the resturaunt half) as a kid. Back then (mid to late 70's) it was a pretty high end swank pad! When I heard it was going to be torn down I stayed there one last time. (granted, it was a stark difference from it's heyday but I had to do it and ultimately I'm glad I did!!) But as the original poster asked, the Kon Tiki had a FABULOUS bar! Polynesian cheese to the max! I loved it! I was so sad when that famous landmark was torn down. It's nothing but a disgusting parking lot now. There is a book out called The Book Of Tiki by Sven A. Kirsten. On page 118, there is a blurb about the Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix! From the picture you posted, you got one of the shorties. There were two (maybe 3) different styles. The ones I have are the tall ones. You can tell by the base of the mugs. Man I miss that place :-/ But anyway, here are a couple shots of my Kon Tiki Hotel Treasures! Front & Center! The Gang!! One of my precious mugs since has broken and I'm currently shopping for a replacement. If anyone knows where to score an authentic piece, I'd DEFINITELY be interested! Thanks for the mems!! --SjN [ Edited by: iamsjn 2007-03-26 18:14 ]

NICE FIND!!
I live in the Phoenix Metro area and I remember going to the Kon Tiki Hotel (the resturaunt half) as a kid. Back then (mid to late 70's) it was a pretty high end swank pad! When I heard it was going to be torn down I stayed there one last time. (granted, it was a stark difference from it's heyday but I had to do it and ultimately I'm glad I did!!)

But as the original poster asked, the Kon Tiki had a FABULOUS bar! Polynesian cheese to the max! I loved it! I was so sad when that famous landmark was torn down. It's nothing but a disgusting parking lot now. There is a book out called The Book Of Tiki by Sven A. Kirsten. On page 118, there is a blurb about the Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix!

From the picture you posted, you got one of the shorties. There were two (maybe 3) different styles. The ones I have are the tall ones. You can tell by the base of the mugs. Man I miss that place :-/

But anyway, here are a couple shots of my Kon Tiki Hotel Treasures!

Front & Center!

The Gang!!

One of my precious mugs since has broken and I'm currently shopping for a replacement. If anyone knows where to score an authentic piece, I'd DEFINITELY be interested!
Thanks for the mems!!

--SjN

[ Edited by: iamsjn 2007-03-26 18:14 ]

Post #294798 by iamsjn on Mon, Mar 26, 2007 5:06 PM