Post #733524 by GatorRob on Sat, Dec 20, 2014 5:21 PM

I'm still crying over the loss of the spectacular waterfall garden in the lobby and at first glance at these photos, I admit I was dismissing the lamps and glass floats hanging from the ceiling. Mostly I think because the look is perhaps a bit too "clean" or industrial even. But I am grateful for the inclusion of those floats and lamps. They are very familiar and required elements of Tiki decor and I'm glad they're there. Many (MANY!) hotel guests who are Tiki-unaware will pass through the front doors of the hotel and see those lamps, carved booths and patterned carpeting and will forever associate that with Tiki or "Polynesian" style. And with the addition of Trader Sam's, Mom and Dad will get their first taste of old school (hopefully) rum-fueled Tiki cocktails and will also associate that with Tiki living, style and vacationing. All together it builds awareness among the general public and helps keeps what we love alive in the world that is outside of our home Tiki bars.

So... yay! :)