The Pacific Islands Club on Saipan is investing some $1.5 million to renovate its facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe always want to keep that image as top hotel,\u201d said PIC general manager Jerry John.<\/p>\n
The PIC, which is popular among tourists and residents for its waterpark and lunch buffet, will have a new swimming pool equipped with waterslide, fountains, seesaw and interactive toys for kids and toddlers. It will be known as the Siheky\u2019s Splash Zone.<\/p>\n
The ongoing renovation includes PIC\u2019s fa\u00e7ade and the construction of a two-tiered driveway.<\/p>\n
It also aims to have a more spacious lobby, with an extension of the observation deck for a better view of the PIC facility. The lobby will have new furniture\u2014both traditional and modern\u2014that will not only add color to the area but also make guests feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n
John disclosed that the renovation would be completed by September. He also said that the hotel\u2019s 16 ocean-view rooms are being refurbished, to be completed by October.<\/p>\n
John said the PIC management has been planning the renovations regardless of the improvements being undertaken by other hotels.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe always have a plan to do it,\u201d John said. \u201cIt\u2019s best to do it now so we\u2019ll benefit from it when business is good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the ongoing constructions, the hotel has been enjoying the highest occupancy among Saipan hotels in the past months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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