Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

6.29.11 - WATG's hotel renovations garner accolades
Hospitality World Network

Three WATG-renovated projects were recently honored in the Building Industry Association (BIA) Hawaii's Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards 2011.

The JW Marriott Ihilani guestroom renovation was the Grand Award winner in "Commercial Remodeling – Projects from 7,501-15,000 square feet" category.

In celebration of the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa’s 20th anniversary, WATG gave the property a new and revitalized look that was created by bringing the richness of Kauai indoors. The interior renovation received the Merit Award for "Commercial Remodeling – Projects over 15,001 square feet."

The Orchid Suite at Halekulani won the Merit Award for "Commercial Remodeling – Projects under 5,000 square feet."
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5.20.11 - Capital Success: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Hawaii Hospitality

A project of general contractor DCK Pacific Construction LLC, the recently completed renovations at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & spa consisted of a comprehensive room refurbishment intended to further the resort's Hawaiian classic style while making each room a private sanctuary for guests. Done in phases, the $18.5 million project involved renovating all 565 typical guest rooms in the property's three buildings. “(Work) included new marble floors in the bathroom and at the entry foyer, new marble tub/shower surrounds, new carpeting, new paint and wall covering, new bathtubs, new plumbing fixtures, new fan coil units, new light fixtures and new furnishings,” says Norman Kaitoku, project director of DCK Pacific.
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3.11.11 - Top Suites of Hawaii
Elite Traveler

A visit to Hawaii is its own reward. The islands here-Kauai, the Big Island, Maui and Oahu, Molokai and Lanai-are as ancient as they are evolving: Waves to land, volcanoes to jagged peaks to rich soil, into an archipelago of wonder. Where will you stay to watch the waves dissolve into sweet, warm tradewinds? We traveled the islands to find the ultimate hideaways.

Featured WATG-designed properties: Halekulani, The Kahala, St. Regis Princeville, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, and Kauai Marriott.
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2.24.11 - Great Getaways Maui & Kauai - Segment 4
NBC Bay Area

Travel video featuring Kauai Marriott and Grand Hyatt Kauai.

9.30.10 - Grand Hyatt Kauai Completes First Phase of Guestroom Renovation
Hospitality Design

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has completed the first phase of guestroom renovations, helmed by design firm WATG. The redesigned accommodations bring the richness of the island indoors with elements such as a white marble tiled entryway, marble bathroom countertops with double sink vanity, and luxurious rain style showers. The roots of Hawaii are ever present in the room's design elements with rich mahogany furniture (including a unique handcarved headboard featuring an imprint of the native hapu'u fern) and linens inspired by traditional kapa prints, while stylized artwork pays homage to ancient petroglyphs found in the sandstone adjacent to the resort.
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12.18.09 - Hawaii's Grand Hyatt Kauai Plans Room Renovation
Travel Pulse

Embarking on a complete guestroom renovation beginning in April 2010, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has enlisted the expertise of specialists of all types -- designers, contractors, and most importantly their guests. The comprehensive room refurbishment will replace wall coverings, flooring, curtains, furniture, and décor. The project also includes a complete revamp of the bath and shower area, installing walk-in showers in some rooms and a new shower-bath combination in others. Both will feature marble counter tops, rain style showers, and marble tile flooring. Guestroom entry areas will now feature natural stone tile with carpet in the main living area. Kawailoa Development, LLP, owners of the Grand Hyatt, tapped the expertise of the resort's original designers, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo , to concept the new look. The materials selected reflective of Kauai's culture and climate will further the resort's "Hawaiian classic" style.
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11.01.08 - Hawaiian Healing
Spatrade.com/American Spa

Designated the Garden Isle, Kauai has long been the go-to destination for honeymooning couples and intrepid adventure-seekers. Its lush foliage and breathtaking white-sand beaches set the stage for the ultimate getaway. It's no surprise then that the island has served as the spectacular setting for numerous films and television productions, such as South Pacific, Gilligan's Island, Fantasy Island, The Thorn Birds, Jurassic Park, and more. Capitalizing on the celebrated scenery is the popular Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa (Koloa, HI), which is built into a hillside overlooking Keoneloa Bay. True paradise is found, however, with a visit to Anara Spa, a 14,000-square-foot facility that incorporates a host of Hawaiian healing traditions.
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