Gone are the gilded frescoes and marble-cladeverything.

No space not even the ceiling is free of London-based Swedish designer Martin Brudnizkis theatrical touch.

He added: The design doesnt take itself too seriously.

A couch and table in the garden at La Fantaisie

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Abstract paintings and black-and-white photos hang on the pink-and-green striped walls layered with crisscrossing rose garlands.

This jot down of decor often photographs beautifully yet in person can come off as kitsch.

And I agree its one a transplant like myself hadnt truly explored until visiting La Fantaisie.

Interior of the salon at La Fantaisie

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But sometimes living like a local just means getting out of your neighborhood and discovering a new one.

Read on for everything you better know about the hotel in my full review of the new La Fantaisie.

Brudnizkis color palette draws inspiration from the gardens with pistachio green, sunflower yellow, and coral splashed throughout.

Interior of a Junior Terrace Suite bedroom at La Fantaisie

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Rooms are luxurious without being too precious.

I enjoy making the most of every surface, and a ceiling is no different.

While the spa doesnt have a salon, the team can arrange hair stylists for on-site appointments.

Interior of a Terrace Suite bathroom at La Fantaisie

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The restaurant also has an emphasis on sourcing local and seasonal ingredients, in true Dominique Crenn style.

The Golden Poppy restaurant at La Fantaisie

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Snacks and a cocktail from Bar Sur Le Toit at La Fantaisie

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The spa at La Fantaisie

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The patio on the Terrace Suite bathroom at La Fantaisie

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