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Dec 21, 2005, 8:17 pm
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yes they do have gov rates. They check ID and if you have a Retired ID card they will refuse it. 
Dec 24, 2005, 1:19 am
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Mold Problem Settlement: Stayed at the HHV Kalia Tower B/W Jun 14-Jul 23 2003?
According to news outlets here in Honolulu, those who stayed at the HHV Kalia Tower during the dates listed above will be entitled to:
1. $150 travel coupon for each night stayed
OR
2. $50 in cash for each night stayed
If you remember, the HHV Kalia Tower experienced mold problems after it opened, causing the Hilton to close the tower for about a year until they could get the problem under control.
KHON is reporting that the settlement is still awaiting court approval, but it's likely that there won't be a problem.
1. $150 travel coupon for each night stayed
OR
2. $50 in cash for each night stayed
If you remember, the HHV Kalia Tower experienced mold problems after it opened, causing the Hilton to close the tower for about a year until they could get the problem under control.
KHON is reporting that the settlement is still awaiting court approval, but it's likely that there won't be a problem.
Dec 30, 2005, 7:06 pm
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Entertainment Book Discounts
I'm sure everyone knows about the Entertainment Book. Just discovered that for $15.00 you can buy one for Hawaii. There are 2 coupons in there for the Hilton. Village Steak & Seafood - buy 1 dinner, get 1 free up to $28. And then at the Rainbow Lanai - 25% of the dinner buffet for up to 4 people. One coupon used alone is worth the price of the book. Of course, there are many others for all over the island. Very nice.
Originally Posted by linsj
OP: Would you please break up your report into paragraphs, so we can read it? I quit after a few lines because all that block print is too hard on the eyes. Occupational hazard. I'm an editor, and reader friendly is one of our mottos. :-)
Jan 5, 2006, 2:05 pm
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Boy,3, Dies After Fall At HHV: Hilton Not At Fault
Unfortunately, tragedy struck the Alii Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu. A 3-year old boy from New York slipped through the railings of their family's 8th floor room while vacationing there for the new year.
http://www.khon.com/khon/display.cfm...10208&sid=1152
Today, local officials said that the balcony of the hotel are compliant with safety regulations. The distance between the vertical bars is about 5", about the width of a can of soda. The bars of the hotel were originally 9" wide, which was the code norm at the time, prior to Hilton's latest renovation of the tower.
http://www.khon.com/khon/display.cfm...10208&sid=1152
Today, local officials said that the balcony of the hotel are compliant with safety regulations. The distance between the vertical bars is about 5", about the width of a can of soda. The bars of the hotel were originally 9" wide, which was the code norm at the time, prior to Hilton's latest renovation of the tower.
Last edited by Weatherboy; Jan 5, 2006 at 2:09 pm Reason: Edited Hotel Name
Jan 5, 2006, 3:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Weatherboy
Unfortunately, tragedy struck the Alii Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu. A 3-year old boy from New York slipped through the railings of their family's 8th floor room while vacationing there for the new year.
http://www.khon.com/khon/display.cfm...10208&sid=1152
Today, local officials said that the balcony of the hotel are compliant with safety regulations. The distance between the vertical bars is about 5", about the width of a can of soda. The bars of the hotel were originally 9" wide, which was the code norm at the time, prior to Hilton's latest renovation of the tower.
http://www.khon.com/khon/display.cfm...10208&sid=1152
Today, local officials said that the balcony of the hotel are compliant with safety regulations. The distance between the vertical bars is about 5", about the width of a can of soda. The bars of the hotel were originally 9" wide, which was the code norm at the time, prior to Hilton's latest renovation of the tower.
Jan 5, 2006, 5:49 pm
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Code for home stairways is often no more than a 4" gap. If the toddler can get their head through, the body can follow.
Very tragic.
Very tragic.
Jan 5, 2006, 8:23 pm
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Very sad.
When I stayed at HHV, we just didn't opened the balcony door because of our daughters who were 3 and 2 at the time...
When I stayed at HHV, we just didn't opened the balcony door because of our daughters who were 3 and 2 at the time...
Jan 6, 2006, 5:16 am
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Sad beyond words, I can't imagine going through that.
But reading the article, what were the adults thinking. It says a 3, 4, and 6 year old were left alone on a balcony
But reading the article, what were the adults thinking. It says a 3, 4, and 6 year old were left alone on a balcony
Jan 6, 2006, 6:08 am
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Anyone want to bet the parents at least think about a lawsuit??
Even though, after leaving 3 kids all under the age of 6 on a lanai 8 floors up by themselves, the parents are lucky to not be going to jail for child neglect.
Even though, after leaving 3 kids all under the age of 6 on a lanai 8 floors up by themselves, the parents are lucky to not be going to jail for child neglect.
Jan 6, 2006, 7:26 am
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How horrendous. I agree that leaving young children on a high balcony is a terrible idea anyway but it seems they paid the ultimate price for their mistake.
Whenever I go to Embassy Suites hotels, I always wonder if anybody has fallen to their death. If you've never been to ES, they usually have rooms on the perimeter with a huge open air atrium in the middle. A four foot wall is the only thing preventing you from falling. If I had young children, or a really drunk partner, I'd be a nervous wreck walking on the high floors.
Whenever I go to Embassy Suites hotels, I always wonder if anybody has fallen to their death. If you've never been to ES, they usually have rooms on the perimeter with a huge open air atrium in the middle. A four foot wall is the only thing preventing you from falling. If I had young children, or a really drunk partner, I'd be a nervous wreck walking on the high floors.
Jan 6, 2006, 8:25 am
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Geez, I'm so sorry to hear of this. What a shame!
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Jan 6, 2006, 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by gof
Code for home stairways is often no more than a 4" gap. If the toddler can get their head through, the body can follow.
Very tragic.
Very tragic.
Jan 6, 2006, 3:17 pm
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Similar San Rafael, CA E.S. incident in 2001
I very similar tragedy happened in 2001 at the San Rafael, CA Embassy Suites.
A 2 ˝-year-old Dutch girl died when she fell 40 feet from an open fourth-story hotel window. I happened to be staying there when it happened. Very sad.
A 2 ˝-year-old Dutch girl died when she fell 40 feet from an open fourth-story hotel window. I happened to be staying there when it happened. Very sad.
Last edited by 2400; Jan 6, 2006 at 3:21 pm Reason: correct year
Jan 6, 2006, 4:32 pm
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Originally Posted by 2400
I very similar tragedy happened in 2001 at the San Rafael, CA Embassy Suites.
A 2 ˝-year-old Dutch girl died when she fell 40 feet from an open fourth-story hotel window. I happened to be staying there when it happened. Very sad.
A 2 ˝-year-old Dutch girl died when she fell 40 feet from an open fourth-story hotel window. I happened to be staying there when it happened. Very sad.
Jan 6, 2006, 5:34 pm
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Originally Posted by dannyr
How did the hotel handle this, in relation to advising other guests that were staying? Obviously the ambulances and investigative crew that visited would have been a dead giveaway, but was there any notification or statement thus avoiding rumers, and/or how did they respond to any questions made about the incident?
Hotel management did not handle the incident very well, especially after the media arrived on site ... "Unfortunate accident" was the standard response followed by a "No comment" to further questions. Hotel staff seemed well-briefed by their corporate legal department.
The local police and fire department/paramedics responded admirably. I was surprised to see police and fire chaplains (in police and fire dept uniform with Roman collar) tending to many obviously distressed guests. Very progressive public safety departments.