Inside The Light

The Bellagio

While in Las Vegas, my designer friends and I naturally had to "ooh" and "aahh"-- and maybe even drool a bit-- over the fabulous hotel and restaurant designs. It's a hospitality designer's paradise!

The Palazzo

Dos Caminos Restaurant at the Palazzo

Dos Caminos Restaurant at the Palazzo

What we wouldn't give to have a project like that!  

The Cosmopolitan

We stopped in the newest hotel to the strip, The Cosmopolitan. 

The Cosmopolitan

The main shopping and dining area consists of a humungous chandelier installation that is quite breathtaking!  

The Cosmopolitan

 The chandelier loops around the 4 stories of the atrium, enveloping a few bars.  Very classy!

The Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan

Who wouldn't want to be a VIP guest and check in at this VIP lounge?

The Cosmopolitan

Do you have a favorite hotel on the strip?


Photos by Rebecca Ward

Vacation!

As you may have noticed, I have been absent for over a week.  I was enjoying a beautiful vacation in Pam Springs and San Diego.

No, I didn't stay at the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado, but I did spend an afternoon lounging on its sun deck soaking in the sun, the ocean and the beautiful architecture of this historic hotel.
I find it difficult to hit the ground running again after such a wonderful absence but I assure you I have a few posts to come, highlighting some of my favorites from my trip south.

New Intercontinental Hotel

This last weekend in my trip to Monterey, CA, I paid a visit to the new Intercontinental Hotel right on the Cannery Row.

We entered first through the back of the hotel which opens to a new walkway along the water. They had inviting seating around some fire pits in the outdoor courtyard that looked like a great place to relax with a glass of wine.

Inside, clean lines and cool colors of greens blues and tans created a peaceful yet sophisticated atmosphere. There is a nice indoor seating lounge with a fireplace and nice view to the ocean for those rainy days.


My favorite area was the staircase up to the Lobby. It was reminiscent of some of the Aquarium's exhibits with water-esque lights projected on the domed ceiling and a jellyfish light fixture.


The C restaurant looked like a good place to eat!

So check it out if you're in the area!

All photos taken by: Rebecca Ward