Movement in the floor patterning echoes dunes and water upon shore grounded by substantial cleft-face stone slab walls. Linear grained grey wood is utilized as a contemporary framework throughout and is paired with classic linen and mixed maritime metals, as displayed in the lobby pilasters with large-scale sconces. Taking inspiration from the locale, sandy limestone floors and a palette of natural textures form the neutral envelope while bold chartreuse highlights interior features. Design Continuum, Inc., an interior design firm w ith over 40-years of experience in the hospitality industry, worked closely with Sara to conceive the thoughtful interiors for Hotel Effie featuring smart solutions for the modern traveler. Hotel Effie's design is a fresh take on a coastal Florida hotel. Chef Acheson, a Georgia chef and owner of nationally-celebrated eateries including Five & Ten, Empire State South and the National, is a James Beard award winner who has competed on "Top Chef Masters" and served as a judge on "Top Chef." As such, the name, branding and website preview were designed to mirror Hotel Effie's sense of refined southern taste, feminine charm, savvy social grace and authenticity, which resonates with the family's core hospitality values.Ĭelebrity Chef Hugh Acheson is developing the food and beverage outlets throughout the hotel including a three-meal restaurant, coffee bar and market, lobby bar, rooftop pool bar and in-room dining.
Sara's high attention to detail and experience in luxury business development, construction management and interior de sign fused with her father's grace, humility and real estate proficiency has set the tone for the relaxing, yet fiercely modernized ambiance that the hotel will exemplify. Tom and his daughter, Sara Becnel, vice president of development for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, worked closely on this project together.
Hotel Effie welcomes guests as part of the family and looks forward to fostering that relationship for years to come. Best described as the ultimate hostess, Hotel Effie creates a personalized experience that surrounds each guest with a welcoming environment and authentic style of service that defines genuine southern hospitality. Named after owner Tom Becnel's grandmother, Hotel Effie exemplifies all the charm and personality of its namesake. It also boasts a luxury spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, the only rooftop pool on Florida's Emerald Coast and 20,000 sq. The hotel features 250 guest rooms with multiple room types, a delectable three-meal restaurant, craft cocktail lobb y bar, and in-room dining all curated by celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson. Hotel Effie Sandestin is now accepting leisure and group reservations. Ushering in a new era in aspirational vacationing to Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast, Sandestin Investments, LLC announces the name and launch of its exquisite family-owned hotel, set to debut in early summer of 2020.
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