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perspectives

trends: suites
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City
Atlantic City’s high rollers can now ﬁnd sanctuary in one of the 26 sleek Cielo suites at the Tropicana. The $5 million project, overseen by Las Vegas ﬁrm Westar Architects, features luxurious perks such as wet bars, saunas, and temperature-

Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, Sausalito
Overlooking Richardson Bay, 126-year-old Casa Madrona, part of Terra Resort Group, has long been synonymous with water. The hotel’s year-long by renovation, overseen TruexCullins,

captures that nautical spirit in each of its 22 hillside cottages outﬁtted with private decks, mahogany furniture, and bottle-green countertops and shelving crafted from recycled

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sea glass.

“The bathrooms received the biggest transformation. The centerpiece is the mahogany vanity with a vessel sink. It is a beautifully made piece, with a very nautical feel. Every inch was used in these bathrooms, and everything ﬁts together perfectly, like the inside of a yacht. We added a glass shelf that runs continuously from the back of the vanity into the shower and it has a wonderful edge proﬁle, where you can see the layers of the material. It reminds me of sand rippling on the beach.” - Matt Bushey, associate, TruexCullins

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controlled wine storage.

“The goal was to create suites that had an approachable elegance to them using a modern interpretation of the tropical Cuban island inﬂuence. The color scheme highlighted by gold and yellow [tones] was complemented by exotic wood furniture with metallic accents—a bit of bling added to the sophistication of butler service and ﬁrst-class amenities.” - Paul Heretakis, VP, Westar Architects

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Hotel Martinez, Cannes
On the French Riviera, the iconic Hotel Martinez, part of the Concorde Hotels & Resorts portfolio, unveils its 30 new Prestige Vue Mer suites. Designer Marc Hertrich’s approach is decidedly Art Deco-glam, with black mosaic-encrusted bathrooms, mother-of-pearl quilted headboards, and a tranquil beach palette that complements views of the Bay of Cannes and Mediterranean.

“The idea was to go back to ‘the maison chic’ mood of Hotel Martinez, starting from a contemporary project much in the style of the ’30s. To renew these spaces, I drew inspiration from the reputation of the Martinez and the aura that surrounds it as a name that evokes glamour and makes people dream all over the world.” - Marc Hertrich, founder, Studio Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet

The Villa by Barton G., Miami
Event guru and restaurateur, Barton G. Weiss, has transformed Gianni Versace’s former mansion into the opulent 10-suite Villa By Barton G. The Villa suite, Versace’s one-time bedroom, boasts a nine-foot double king-size

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bed, two balconies, and a custom oversized shower.

“The design highlights of the Villa suite for me are the dozens of lush fabrics throughout, from the bedspreads to the Versace draperies. We searched Europe’s ﬁnest fabric houses to get the textures exactly right. The frescoes in this suite also are spectacular—a symphony of angels on the walls and ceilings.” - Barton G. Weiss, founder, Barton G.

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