THE STAR HOTEL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2333, 29 June 1886, Page 2

THE STAR HOTEL.

L\'another column-we have an opunine announceintat of the above Hotel. Mr \V. Kibblewhite, the -'proprietor, has during the-past nine years successfully carried on tho above house as a tomporance hotel, and during that time has won t'oldon opinions from all who liavo patronised him. His name has become a bye-word anions; the travelling public, and his house a land-mark in the towu. lii eoiivettußj theplacu into an hotel, Mr Kibblmvhite has neither: spared troublo ui-exponso, liia Bole aim throughout has men to. give hi» future patrons the same home comforts that have characterised hie past nine yoars management, the criterion "f- winch, is to he found iu the liberal manner-he lias been patronized. The Star Hotel eouhiiiist.wpnty-twn bedrooms, • fouvLvQU being',. single' bedrooms, the remaining suitable for family accommodation. .They lire all well lighted and ventilated and all supplied with spring mattrasses and well finished, Abundant meaim are provided for fire wcipo. purposes.'-. At one end of the- u|)stair..obrndor a.convenient lauding and titeps have been erected load, l.ivj.fai. tho back -yard, the front part haying the-usual staircase as meatis of wit, "Tho .public bar is conveniently; situated at tho southern corner of the building, abutting on Queen Street, and has ajialfrcircular counter; giving 'anipluroom both: for the served and'' sowers'• The work of fitting this was entrusted k Mr J. Montgomery, who has fulfilled his; work ma very creditable manner, the shelving being finished off at the top by a : bold moulding runnhig from end to end.The cellar, which is 11 x 13 is a very ~ substantial piece of work, has a concrete • nooj' and massive supports. The con- ■ struclion of this has been done in a way that tends more to strengthen the House ' than otherwise.; A convenient bar parlor, with private side entrance, and front entrance^joins the bar, from which also «. private parlor is. sorvod by a trap-door, thus obviatinß the necessity .of so much extra,work forthe'waiters. -This private parlour i? furnished with a suite in: cretonne, andhas air tho appearance of a ■cosy and 'comfortable retreat, and has a privato and front entrance. A new c'iniog room 26 by 16 has been added, , the floor being .linolouraed throughout. In this room are two sideboards mado of Now Zealand wood and French polishod, that are in themselves works of art, and speak volumes for our colonial products and local ability. The walls aro covered with'magnificent paper, and giveß to the place.., the - appearance:, of .luxury and comfort. Adjoining the dining-room are a suite of family rooms, the,'sitting room being furnished in rep, with a nicely carpeted floor, and walls luing with handsoma oil-paintings. .• A Wflll-furhiehed bedroomisadjacent to'tbisroom, giving the occupants all, the privacy of a home. Tho proprietor'.intends'to,still further improvo his family, and boarders accommodation, so that his name wi]j not suffer.'.in ; the least by the cjiaiige : to liceused premises, ../.The. whole of the lower portion of the building has been covered: with' ; linoleums and .-' other' iinproyed /floor cloth J.. ■ -The domes- ' tie!portion of tlie premises havo' received ■the attention duetto;it, the 'oulinarv oporatioiiß, being peVfofmed "thro'ugh tho : agency.of;aii iiiipmyed Leinirigtori. rauge.. The wants of tho' travelling community •have been studied as far as Ippso-boxcs and stabling arecbhcerried.thtise arran?oI moats bejiig etCtiated iu the rear of the i ■'Hotel.. On Thursday uoxt,- the opening day, Mr Kibblewhite issues a- goiiotnl faro invitation, when all(classeß-'will receive a hearty welcome, and, judging from the past ho will.receivo liberal pat. I'oiiage on the inauguration of i the Star Hotel. .. '';■,■,-.:,.-!:;:■::•■■-.