INTERIOR DESIGN A DECADENT TAKE ON SEASIDE GLAMOUR The 328 rooms reflect the distinct stylistic era of the building, a particularly decadent take on seaside glamour. Pinto’s redesign involved playing up color contrast to celebrate sunset, sea and sand. Thus, walls are bathed in warm tones and floors come alive in cool colors. Furniture is uncluttered and displays clean, rounded lines, accented by chrome, varnish and brass. The overall effect is less retro than contemporary, as Pinto’s scrubbing of unnecessary elements and emphasis on modern materials shows just how forwardlooking the original design was in the first place. For this effort the hotel was awarded the prestigious red dot design award in 2004. Sleeves Magazine