 <style>
    * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

    /* ---------- OKLCH custom properties with mepp prefix ---------- */
    :root {
      --mepp-cream: oklch(95% 0.02 85);
      --mepp-warm: oklch(92% 0.03 80);
      --mepp-gold: oklch(75% 0.15 70);
      --mepp-gold-light: oklch(82% 0.12 75);
      --mepp-dark: oklch(20% 0.03 50);
      --mepp-charcoal: oklch(25% 0.04 55);
      --mepp-tan: oklch(60% 0.06 60);
      --mepp-text: oklch(28% 0.04 45);
      --mepp-muted: oklch(50% 0.05 55);
      --mepp-white: oklch(100% 0 0);
      --mepp-green: oklch(40% 0.12 140);

      /* linear gradients – easy to swap with image URLs later */
      --mepp-hero-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(18% 0.04 50), oklch(22% 0.05 55));
      --mepp-room-1-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(50% 0.06 60), oklch(45% 0.07 58));
      --mepp-room-2-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(52% 0.08 62), oklch(47% 0.07 59));
      --mepp-room-3-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(58% 0.09 64), oklch(50% 0.08 60));
      --mepp-about-img-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(60% 0.08 60), oklch(50% 0.07 58));
      --mepp-about-accent-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(55% 0.07 62), oklch(48% 0.06 60));
      --mepp-exp-bar-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(48% 0.07 58), oklch(42% 0.06 55));
      --mepp-exp-restaurant-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, oklch(58% 0.08 62), oklch(50% 0.07 60));
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      background: var(--mepp-cream);
      color: var(--mepp-text);
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* ---------- mepp- class prefix, GPU transforms ---------- */
    .mepp-nav {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 1.4rem 3rem;
      background: transparent;
      transition: background 0.4s, padding 0.4s;
      transform: translateZ(0);
    }
    .mepp-nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(26,18,8,0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .mepp-nav-logo {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--mepp-white);
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .mepp-nav-logo span { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; }
    .mepp-nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .mepp-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-nav-cta {
      background: var(--mepp-gold); color: var(--mepp-dark) !important;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-weight: 500 !important;
      transition: background 0.2s !important;
    }
    .mepp-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--mepp-gold-light) !important; color: var(--mepp-dark) !important; }

    /* ----- hero ----- */
    .mepp-hero {
      position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 640px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--mepp-hero-gradient);
      transform: translateZ(0);
    }
    .mepp-hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: var(--mepp-hero-gradient);
      transform: scale(1.04) translateZ(0);
      animation: meppHeroZoom 12s ease-out forwards;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }
    @keyframes meppHeroZoom { to { transform: scale(1) translateZ(0); } }
    .mepp-hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; color: var(--mepp-white);
      padding: 0 1rem; 
      opacity: 0.9; transform: translateY(8px) translateZ(0);
      animation: meppFadeUp 1.1s 0.3s forwards;
    }
    @keyframes meppFadeUp {
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) translateZ(0); }
    }
    .mepp-hero-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mepp-gold-light); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    .mepp-hero-eyebrow::before, .mepp-hero-eyebrow::after {
      content: ''; width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--mepp-gold-light); opacity: 0.7;
    }
    .mepp-hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 6.5rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.05;
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .mepp-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-hero-sub {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: clamp(1.1rem,2.5vw,1.6rem);
      font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .mepp-hero-desc {
      font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 480px;
      margin: 0 auto 2.4rem; line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .mepp-hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .mepp-btn-primary, .mepp-btn-outline {
      padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block; transition: 0.2s;
    }
    .mepp-btn-primary { background: var(--mepp-gold); color: var(--mepp-dark); }
    .mepp-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--mepp-gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px) translateZ(0); }
    .mepp-btn-outline { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: var(--mepp-white); }
    .mepp-btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--mepp-gold-light); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
    .mepp-hero-scroll {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateZ(0);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
      animation: meppBounce 2s infinite;
    }
    .mepp-hero-scroll::after {
      content: ''; width: 1px; height: 40px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }
    @keyframes meppBounce { 0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0) translateZ(0)} 50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px) translateZ(0)} }

    /* ----- booking strip ----- */
    .mepp-booking-strip {
      background: var(--mepp-charcoal); position: relative; z-index: 10;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .mepp-booking-inner {
      max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    .mepp-booking-field {
      padding: 1.5rem 2rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem;
    }
    .mepp-booking-field:last-of-type { border-right: none; }
    .mepp-booking-label {
      font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mepp-gold-light); font-weight: 500;
    }
    .mepp-booking-field select, .mepp-booking-field input {
      background: transparent; border: none; outline: none;
      color: var(--mepp-white); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 300; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;
    }
    .mepp-booking-field select option { background: var(--mepp-charcoal); color: var(--mepp-white); }
    .mepp-booking-btn {
      background: var(--mepp-gold); color: var(--mepp-dark); border: none; cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0 2.5rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: background 0.2s; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .mepp-booking-btn:hover { background: var(--mepp-gold-light); }

    /* ----- sections ----- */
    .mepp-section { padding: 6rem 2rem; }
    .mepp-container { max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .mepp-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mepp-gold); font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center;
      gap: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .mepp-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; max-width: 50px; height: 1px; background: var(--mepp-gold); opacity: 0.5; }
    .mepp-section-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.8rem);
      font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--mepp-dark);
    }
    .mepp-section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--mepp-tan); }

    /* ----- about ----- */
    .mepp-about { background: var(--mepp-cream); }
    .mepp-about-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 5rem; align-items: center;
    }
    .mepp-about-text p {
      font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--mepp-muted); margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
    .mepp-about-text p strong { color: var(--mepp-text); font-weight: 500; }
    .mepp-about-stats {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    .mepp-stat {
      border-left: 2px solid var(--mepp-gold); padding-left: 1rem;
    }
    .mepp-stat-num {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--mepp-dark); line-height: 1;
    }
    .mepp-stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mepp-muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
    .mepp-about-image-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .mepp-about-img {
      width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--mepp-about-img-gradient); border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .mepp-about-img-accent {
      width: 65%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; background: var(--mepp-about-accent-gradient);
      margin-left: auto; border: 4px solid var(--mepp-cream);
    }

    /* ----- rooms ----- */
    .mepp-rooms { background: var(--mepp-dark); }
    .mepp-rooms .mepp-section-title { color: var(--mepp-white); }
    .mepp-rooms .mepp-label { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-rooms .mepp-label::after { background: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-rooms-intro {
      font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      max-width: 540px; margin-top: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    }
    .mepp-rooms-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
    .mepp-rooms-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .mepp-room-card {
      background: var(--mepp-charcoal); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.3s; transform: translateZ(0);
    }
    .mepp-room-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) translateZ(0); }
    .mepp-room-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
    .mepp-room-img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--mepp-room-1-gradient);
      transition: transform 0.5s; filter: brightness(0.85); transform: translateZ(0);
    }
    .mepp-room-card:nth-child(2) .mepp-room-img { background: var(--mepp-room-2-gradient); }
    .mepp-room-card:nth-child(3) .mepp-room-img { background: var(--mepp-room-3-gradient); }
    .mepp-room-card:hover .mepp-room-img { transform: scale(1.06) translateZ(0); }
    .mepp-room-info { padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem 2rem; }
    .mepp-room-type {
      font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mepp-gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .mepp-room-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--mepp-white); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    .mepp-room-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .mepp-room-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
    .mepp-room-price {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--mepp-gold-light);
    }
    .mepp-room-price span { font-size: 0.7rem; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
    .mepp-room-book {
      font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mepp-gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mepp-gold);
      padding-bottom: 1px; transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .mepp-room-book:hover { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); border-color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-room-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; background: var(--mepp-gold); color: var(--mepp-dark);
      font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ----- amenities ----- */
    .mepp-amenities { background: var(--mepp-warm); }
    .mepp-amenities-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 0; margin-top: 3.5rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,115,85,0.2);
    }
    .mepp-amenity {
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(139,115,85,0.2);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(139,115,85,0.2); text-align: center;
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .mepp-amenity:hover { background: rgba(201,150,58,0.06); }
    .mepp-amenity:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
    .mepp-amenity-icon { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .mepp-amenity-name { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--mepp-dark); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .mepp-amenity-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--mepp-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ----- experiences (bar/dining) ----- */
    .mepp-experiences { background: var(--mepp-cream); }
    .mepp-exp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3px; margin-top: 3rem; }
    .mepp-exp-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mepp-charcoal); transform: translateZ(0); }
    .mepp-exp-img {
      width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--mepp-exp-bar-gradient);
      transition: transform 0.5s; filter: brightness(0.6); transform: translateZ(0);
    }
    .mepp-exp-card:last-child .mepp-exp-img { background: var(--mepp-exp-restaurant-gradient); }
    .mepp-exp-card:hover .mepp-exp-img { transform: scale(1.05) translateZ(0); filter: brightness(0.5); }
    .mepp-exp-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 2.5rem; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,18,8,0.9) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }
    .mepp-exp-tag {
      font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mepp-gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .mepp-exp-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--mepp-white); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    .mepp-exp-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ----- location strip ----- */
    .mepp-location-strip { background: var(--mepp-green); padding: 3rem 2rem; }
    .mepp-location-inner {
      max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .mepp-location-text h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--mepp-white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
    .mepp-location-text p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
    .mepp-location-detail { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .mepp-loc-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
    .mepp-loc-item-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
    .mepp-loc-item-val { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--mepp-white); }
    .mepp-loc-cta {
      background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--mepp-gold-light); color: var(--mepp-gold-light);
      padding: 0.8rem 2rem; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .mepp-loc-cta:hover { background: var(--mepp-gold-light); color: var(--mepp-dark); }

    /* ----- reviews ----- */
    .mepp-reviews { background: var(--mepp-dark); }
    .mepp-reviews .mepp-section-title { color: var(--mepp-white); }
    .mepp-reviews .mepp-label { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-reviews .mepp-label::after { background: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
    .mepp-review-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    .mepp-review-stars { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
    .mepp-review-text {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .mepp-review-author { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mepp-muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
    .mepp-review-author strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

    /* ----- contact ----- */
    .mepp-contact { background: var(--mepp-warm); }
    .mepp-contact-links { margin-top: 2.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .mepp-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--mepp-text); }
    .mepp-contact-icon { width: 2rem; text-align: center; color: var(--mepp-gold); }
    .mepp-contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
    .mepp-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .mepp-form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .mepp-form-field label { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mepp-tan); }
    .mepp-form-field input, .mepp-form-field select, .mepp-form-field textarea {
      background: var(--mepp-white); border: 1px solid rgba(139,115,85,0.2);
      padding: 0.8rem 1rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--mepp-text); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .mepp-form-field input:focus, .mepp-form-field select:focus, .mepp-form-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--mepp-gold); }
    .mepp-form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
    .mepp-form-submit {
      background: var(--mepp-gold); color: var(--mepp-dark); border: none; padding: 1rem 2rem;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
      align-self: flex-start;
    }
    .mepp-form-submit:hover { background: var(--mepp-gold-light); }

    /* ----- footer ----- */
    .mepp-footer {
      background: var(--mepp-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
    .mepp-footer-inner {
      max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
    }
    .mepp-footer-logo { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--mepp-white); font-weight: 400; }
    .mepp-footer-logo span { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }
    .mepp-footer-copy { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .mepp-footer-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .mepp-footer-links a { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .mepp-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--mepp-gold-light); }

    /* ----- reveal animation – starts with opacity 0.8, GPU ----- */
    .mepp-reveal {
      opacity: 0.8; transform: translateY(8px) translateZ(0);
      transition: opacity 0.7s, transform 0.7s;
      will-change: opacity, transform;
    }
    .mepp-reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) translateZ(0); }
    .mepp-reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .mepp-reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .mepp-reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

    /* responsive */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .mepp-nav { padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; }
      .mepp-nav-links { display: none; }
      .mepp-about-grid, .mepp-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
      .mepp-rooms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .mepp-amenities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .mepp-reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .mepp-booking-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .mepp-booking-btn { grid-column: 1/-1; padding: 1.2rem; }
      .mepp-exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .mepp-section { padding: 4rem 1.2rem; }
      .mepp-rooms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .mepp-amenities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .mepp-booking-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* inline SVG styles (a11y: focusable="false" + aria-hidden) */
    .mepp-icon { width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; display: inline-block; fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
    .mepp-icon-lg { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }