Ralph Pucci, best known for his expansive gallery for furniture, sculpture, rugs, lighting, photography, illustrations and mannequins, has a new venue for showcasing his eclectic mix. Pucci has signed a deal with LXR Luxury Resorts to transform the Georgetown Inn in Washington into the Hotel Ralph Pucci.

"This is a big leap for me" Pucci said in an exclusive interview about his first hotel venture. " But its not about being over the top. The scale is not enormous. Its a boutique hotel with five floors, 18 or 19 rooms per floor, and each level will have a different feel"

Pucci is licensing his name with LXR Luxury Resorts and serving as a consulting partner on the project, which will be a complete renovation to the tune of $20

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