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The developers expressed
the need for designing oneoff spaces to reflect the hotel’s
exotic island setting, says Giana
DiLeonardo, partner in interior
design firm DiLeonardo.
The grandeur of the ensuite
is led by the exotic cove ceiling,
lined in brushed gold metal
panels. A modern chandelier
adds to the bathroom’s air of
glamour, as do the three different marbles used in the design.

“Continuing the framing
motif, golden marble frames
the grand window views here.
Similarly, a highly figured
marble stone forms an accent
wall that wraps around behind
the oval bath, setting off this
freestanding element,” he says.
Across the bathroom, the
double vanity countertops are
formed in a rich crèma marble
and recessed. Back-lit oversized mirrors hang directly

above. These are suspended on
a brushed gold metal panel that
ties back to the ceiling cove.
A custom, curved leather
bench wraps around one
corner of the tub, adding a
relaxing landing space.
“The spectacular views
enjoyed from the presidential
suite are also seen from here,
with the glistening lake nearby
and the mountains rising on
the horizon,” DiLeonardo says.

Above: The presidential suite in the
Sunrise Kempinski Hotel in Beijing
features exotic materials, spectacular
views and plenty of room to move.
With interior design by USAbased firm DiLeonardo, the master
bedroom has modern artworks on
the walls, while large-scale abstract
floral-embossed carpet is inlaid into
the French walnut floors. Other
touches include a mirror-lined frieze
around the recessed ceiling and air
vents, a metallic-backed fabric paper
and a silk-lined bookcase.

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