But once inside guests enjoy an elegant lobby with a minimalist fireplace, relaxing rooms with handsome gray marble tubs, black lacquer shutters and fabrics in deep violet and brown hues, all thanks to British designer Anouska Hempel.

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In this season's Eres line, Ms. Delafosse did several pieces in rich shades like violet, gold, deep-reddish oranges and chocolate, inspired by reading she'd done on the jewelry and culture of Egypt, Morocco and Syria.

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