LAST SUNDAY'S EARTHQUAKE in Hawaii did little damage to hotels. The only reported room damage was on the island of Hawaii, ashore of the epicenter of the quake off the South Kohala coast. The nearest hotel to the epicenter, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, suffered some damage. A small portion of its rooms have been removed from inventory pending safety assessments. Newspaper reports identify fewer than 100 rooms out of Hawaii's 72,000 have been closed due to potential danger. All hotels and condos are open and operational and all roads are passable. All activities are ready to welcome visitors, who will see little, if any, evidence of the earthquake's passing. The heaviest damage was to several historic buildings and sites in the Kona and Kohala districts, including Hulihee Palace in Kailua, which remains closed.
THE MAUNA LANI BAY HOTEL has responded to the recent earthquake with the "Mauna Lani -- Shaken, Not Stirred" package, with per-night rates starting at $390, including include daily buffet breakfast and access to the Mauna Lani Sports & Fitness Club. The plan is available through Dec. 19. Call (800) 367-2323.