Roots EarthSuva, Fiji
Grand Pacific Hotel
Opened in 1914 by the Union Steamship Company on reclaimed harbour land, this colonnaded landmark on Victoria Parade was built to feel like an ocean liner ashore. After decades of decline and closure, it reopened in 2014 as a restored five-star hotel.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Grand Pacific Hotel, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: -18.1469, 178.4225