Following a $30-million renovation, a historic Hawaiian property, known as the Grand Naniloa Hotel, debuted as the first hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii for the DoubleTree by Hilton brand.
The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton is located on 70 acres of lush oceanfront property, with views of Hilo Bay and the Mauna Kea Volcano. The hotel's 320 refurbished guest rooms and suites provide upscale, contemporary lodging for vacationers exploring the charms of Hilo and nearby attractions, such as stunning waterfalls and the lava flows of Kalapana.
Located two miles from Hilo International Airport, The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton blends traditional Hawaiian culture with the most modern and luxurious conveniences. Its extensive, property-wide renovations have added a local design experience centered around respecting the cultural tradition of hula, and the spirit of Hilo's famed Merrie Monarch Festival. Kim Taylor Reece, one of the most famous hula photographers in the world, is the artistic curator for the hotel and has provided four million dollars’ worth of his own hula art which is displayed throughout the property.
"Hilo Bay is filled with scenic destinations and is home to some of the most exciting, natural geology in the world," said Dianna Vaughan, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "As our first hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii, this stunning property is sure to deliver the 'wow' [for guests].”
As a longtime host to activities surrounding the annual Merrie Monarch international hula competition, The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton is an ideal venue for meetings and conferences. The hotel offers 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space which can accommodate gatherings of up to 400 people. The property also provides an extensive catering facility.
