Following a $30 million renovation, DoubleTree is making its debut on the Big Island of Hawaii with the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton.
The hotel is located on 70 acres of oceanfront property, with views of Hilo Bay and the Mauna Kea Volcano.
The property around the 320-room hotel added a local design experience centered around respecting the cultural tradition of hula, and the spirit of Hilo’s famed Merrie Monarch Festival, an annual hula competition. Photographer Kim Taylor Reece is the artistic curator for the hotel and has provided $4 million worth of his own hula art, which is displayed in the guest rooms and common areas. The hotel lobby also features curated, rotating exhibits that highlight aspects of Hilo’s history and Hawaiian culture.
The hotel offers Hilo’s only 9-hole golf course. The Lobby Lounge has views of Hilo Bay and features locally brewed beer. The hotel also has a venue for nightlife and a space to showcase local musicians. Its 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including a wedding gazebo, can accommodate gatherings of up to 400 people.
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