Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport opened its doors this month and welcomed guests to its innovative lobby and room design on the picturesque island. This latest Courtyard is the brand’s fourth in its Hawaii portfolio and the first managed by Marriott International, Inc. Located at 532 Keolani Place, the hotel is owned by R.D. Olson Development and features the Refreshing Business lobby that offers flexible private/public space, media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings.The 128-room, 10-suite Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport helps guests stay connected, productive and comfortable. Thoughtfully planned, each room features plush bedding, functional work space with an ergonomic chair, spacious bathrooms, a separate seating area and complimentary in-room high-speed Internet. Individual climate control, 37-inch LCD high-definition televisions and iPod docking stations help add to guests’ comfort.
The open, bright and contemporary Courtyard hotel lobby welcomes guests with vivid contrasting colours, including blue, green, orange and red. The traditional front desk is replaced with separate welcome pedestals to create more personal and private interactions when guests check in and allow staff to show guests the lobby features and provide assistance. Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area.
Dining has also been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.®, offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, cocktails, wine and beer so guests can unwind. Coffee lovers can also enjoy freshly brewed Starbucks coffee. The MarketTM, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries, is always open for late-night cravings or the toothpaste mistakenly left behind.
Throughout the hotel, guests can connect to free WiFi, and there are ample electrical outlets in the lobby to power digital devices. The business library features several complimentary computer terminals, along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated solely to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status. Guests can also take advantage of state-of-the-art meeting space, a well-equipped fitness centre, surfboard storage and a sparkling outdoor pool, complete with relaxing cabanas and a whirlpool.
