HotelChatter

It looks like there’s still a fair bit of work to be done before the property can open, but that’s partly because GM Joel Freyberg is a bit of a perfectionist. And crazy about the Art Deco period.

We already knew about the vintage-trunk-inspired interiors, leather-wrapped closets, and super-luxe bedding, but now we’ve seen with our very own eyes that this attention-to-detail borders on obsession.

These cards come in a spiffy silver case resembling a flapper’s cigarette case that we adore, and as you can see there’s a bit of Vargas Girl love on the face cards.

We also laid eyes on the custom-made leather cardholders from Asprey, and they look and feel expensive. Which makes sense. This is one high-end puppy of a property.

We’ll have more on The Chatwal, its inspiration, and its opening rates next week.