-
An Outdoor Barbecue at Playa Vik José Ignacio
By Sara Bliss on July 28, 2012Perched on a stunning stretch of the Uruguayan coastline, Playa Vik is adding some spark to the sleepy fishing town of José Ignacio. Just like its sister property, the Estancia Vik ranch located on 4000 acres just 5 miles away, Playa Vik also boasts an impressive art collection and is eco-friendly to boot. Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott gave the main building, floor-to-ceiling […] -
Virtual Vacation at Song Saa in Cambodia
By Sara Bliss on July 22, 2012Looking to escape somewhere incredibly remote and undiscovered? Check into Cambodia’s first private island resort, Song Saa. The resort is situated on 2 neighboring islands in the Koh Dong archipelago. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, 20 miles off of the coast of Cambodia, most of the neighboring islands only have small fishing villages, while most are completely uninhabited. The […] -
Hotels in the Movies: Guest Post by Cinema Style
By Sara Bliss on July 20, 2012Writer Cathy Whitlock’s wonderful website Cinema Style, explores the design, sets, and trends in the movies. Lucky for us, Cathy pulled together some cameos that hotels have made in the movies. Thank you Cathy! Somewhere (2010), Focus Features Sofia Coppola’s look into the life of an actor (Stephen Dorff) and his ll-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning), Somewhere was filmed entirely on location at […] -
Get The Look: The Artesian Bar at The Langham
By Sara Bliss on July 18, 2012In London, it seems, all the best hotel bars are designed by David Collins. From the sophisticated Connaught Bar to the playful Blue Bar at the Berkeley, if you want your hotel to be a hotspot, David Collins is clearly the man to make it happen. Take the Artesian Bar at The Langham. With its lavender palette, chinoiserie chic details, […] -
Design Lessons from Saint James Paris
By Sara Bliss on July 10, 2012From the outside, the Saint James Paris looks like a traditional Neoclassical chateau in a quiet residential neighborhood. But thanks to a recent makeover by designer Bambi Sloan, however, the interiors tell an entirely different story. With leopard print carpets, pattern on pattern, and bold color galore, Sloan has given hotel’s interiors a wonderfully theatrical update.While there are a few rooms here […] -
Deco Delight: London’s 45 Park Lane
By Sara Bliss on July 3, 2012With the Olympics on the horizon, London hoteliers have been in a heated race of their own to launch their new and revamped properties before the opening ceremonies. As a result, London now boasts a totally vibrant and happening hotel scene. Take 45 Park Lane the cool new sister hotel to the more staid Dorchester. Architecture and design junkies have […]
Archive for July, 2012
SARA BLISSAs a freelance design and travel writer, I am always on the lookout for the most innovative and glamorous hotels. I started Hotel Chic as a travel/design blog to showcase the coolest hotels around the globe, and show you how to bring the look home. Whether you use this site to plan your next trip, redecorate your bedroom, or check into an amazing hotel without leaving your couch, I hope Hotel Chic will be a source of inspiration. Read full bio.