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The suites, which were initially designed when the property opened
in the late 1990s, mirrored rooms at Bellagio in Las Vegas, a look that was fine at that time. “But now, we didn’t want the Las Vegas look — or the New York or Los Angeles look. We wanted to showcase our Southern coastal feel with seashells, sands and sunsets on the beaches,” Dardeau said.
are aqua and coral balanced by neutral creams and taupe, while colors in the Cypress rooms include sunset orange with accents of mossy green.
The top three floors of the hotel, including hallways, were redone using sustainable materials such as energy- efficient LED lighting and low VOC paints and glues. The wall covering
in the halls is a soft cream organic pattern accented by a blue-green covering at the entrance to each suite. The pattern is reminiscent of waves hitting the sand, and the blue-green carpet gives the hallways a dramatic flair noticeable as guests exit the VIP elevator.
two bedrooms, each with its own double-sided bathroom with luxury tubs and oversized showers; a large living area and dining room separating the two bedrooms; a kitchen with bar seating; and a front bathroom.
Suites include the Jasmine, Cypress and Beau Chene. The Jasmine colors
The furniture in each suite was carefully selected to help advance the gulf theme. Painstaking attention was paid to each item, such as the seashell design on a lamp, a desk light that subtly displays a bonfire and table legs that are compared to
Cypress Bedroom
In the largest suite, the Beau Chene, the color palette is a blend of sunny yellows and fuchsia pinks with grey and cream. These suites feature