In the Bahamas, Atlantis Paradise Island has completed a $150 million resort-wide renovation, including updates to the casino, guestrooms, restaurants and lounges. At the same time, Michelin-starred chef Michael White opened Paranza, a new restaurant at The Cove.
The updates include custom fixtures and design details evocative of the ocean and ecosystems found throughout the Bahamas. Other additions include Bar Sol, Cleito’s private gaming, Silan, Perch, the Caribbean’s first Shake Shack, FieldTrip, Cartier, Thistle and Christian Louboutin and Paradise Links mini-golf course, coming soon.
The Royal
The Royal at Atlantis, a 1,201-room hotel, underwent a multimillion-dollar upgrade including refashioned guestrooms with specially curated décor.
The guestroom redesign, led by Atlantis’ SVP of Design and Creative Director Tony Tompkins, evokes the white sand beaches of the Bahamas. Sculptural pieces inspired by the archipelago hang above the bed and desk. The use of blue and white combined with neutral beechwood reflect the ocean.
The Royal has 120 suites, including 10 Grand Suites, four Presidential Suites, and three Royal Suites, all echoing the redesign of the guestrooms. The suites have richer, deeper colors to add depth, with bold teals and sage greens.
The Casino
The 85-table, 700-game casino has four glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly. The Sun and The Moon glass installations were created for the Atlantis Casino 25 years ago. By relighting the glass sculptures and minimizing the surrounding structure, the new design interacts with light and space.
The custom carpet uses 26 shades, drawing on the jewel tones seen in the casino’s artwork. Deeply saturated hues and gold accents, combined with shimmering textures and flowing lines, echo the refractions of the sea.
The murals throughout the casino have been restored, and nearby light features have been updated to incorporate Atlantis’ signature design elements. The ceilings, previously covered by canopies, are now open for a more spacious and airier atmosphere with a clear view of the entire casino.
The central Moon Bar inside the casino has been upgraded with a circular deck.
The Atlantis Casino recently opened Bar Sol, inspired by the late Sol Kerzner. It includes a a raised stage and DJ booth. The centerpiece of Bar Sol is a restored Chihuly chandelier. The Casino also recently opened Silan, the new restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya.
Paranza
The newest dining option at The Cove, Atlantis, is Paranza by Michelin-starred chef Michael White. Design studio Jeffrey Beers International designed the venue in collaboration with Tony Tompkins. The interior design was inspired by the blue waters and white sand beaches of the Bahamas and the Italian coastline. The property has a winding path and a patio under a wooden pergola. The custom space is decorated with hand-blown glass, antique mirrors and iron arches in earthy hues like oak, smoky blue and bright cognac.
The bar area showcases a temperature-controlled dual-purpose wine wall that is the focal point of the private dining room’s entryway. The private dining room has oversized, seashell-shaped brass light fixtures and custom design elements.