Monthly Archives: April 2012

DESIGN LESSONS FROM THE SAGUARO

The vibrantly hued Saguaro in Palm Springs is proof that color can totally transform a space. Formerly a bland Holiday Inn, the 70s motel is now thriving in its reincarnation as a hip hotel (it was the hot place to … Continue reading

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Virtual Vacation at the Viceroy in the Maldives

With almost 1200 islands in the Indian Ocean to choose from, it seems like all of the major resorts are staking out their own private islands in the Maldives. The Four Seasons, Shangri La, One & Only, the W, and … Continue reading

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From the Beginning….

The lobby of the Hotel Sainte Beuve in Paris It’s been a little over a year since I launched Hotel Chic and I often get asked what inspired me to launch the blog. I think my first post sums it … Continue reading

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Prints Charming: The Hotel Thoumieux

No place beats Paris when it comes to hotel design. While the glamorous city has arguably some of the most famous and elegant hotels in the world, it is the boutique hotels that are the ones setting design trends and … Continue reading

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