The hotel grounds are beautiful as are the common ...

The hotel grounds are beautiful as are the common areas. The pool is closed for construction, which the Fairmont Orchid is to be commended for their excellent communication alerting us to that fact. The rate we're paying is great, probably because of the construction, but we knew before we booked this would be the case. The little lagoon on the property is a wonderful, protected haven - better than a pool in my opinion! Our room is a partial ocean view, and we have no complaints, though it isn't much fancier than your average Holiday Inn. The rest of the view is pretty special, too, though - you look straight to Kohala mountain. Very nice place.