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Your Pad in West Hollywood: Checking into Palihouse
By Sara Bliss on April 11, 2011Wishing you could find a hotel in L.A. that doesn’t feel like a hotel at all, but rather the hip Hollywood pad you’ve always dreamed of? Searching for a place with your own gorgeous kitchen, a staff that will stock groceries in your fridge, plus your own private outdoor terrace for eating a home cooked meal under the stars? And for evenings […] -
Celebrating Color at the Pantone Hotel
By Sara Bliss on April 5, 2011For those of you living in white boxes, either because you’re playing it safe or you’re in a rental that doesn’t allow you to paint, you might want to take your design cues from the Pantone Hotel in Brussels. As the worldwide color authority, Pantone is the perfect brand to open a hotel that showcases the power of color to […] -
In Love With Saint Lucia
By Sara Bliss on April 1, 2011Everything about St. Lucia is completely and utterly magical. I just got back from the island and I can’t say enough good things about it. Everyone we met was so friendly and incredibly proud of their stunning island. It is absolutely one of the most gorgeous islands in the Caribbean which you will notice at every turn–whether you’re taking a dip […] -
A Peek Behind the Hedges in Palm Beach
By Sara Bliss on March 24, 2011A few weeks back I was in Palm Beach for a wedding and I couldn’t get over how idyllic the town is–the architecture especially. My favorite spot to see some of the prettiest houses in PB was Lake Trail, a beautiful 5-mile path with Lake Worth on one side and candy-colored mansions on the other. The trail was designed by Palm […] -
Virtual Vacation at the Borgo Santo Pietro
By Sara Bliss on March 18, 2011They had me at Buon Giorno. The moment I saw images of the Borgo Santo Pietro hotel in Italy, I fell in love at first pic. The exterior, the interior, the gardens, the cyprus trees, even the dogs! It is all so gorgeous. When the owner Jeanette Thottrup and her husband Claus purchased the c. 1218 structure, it was a ruin […] -
Design Lessons from the Postcard Inn on the Beach
By Sara Bliss on March 16, 2011I am really loving the boutique motel trend. Hoteliers are finally realizing that savvy travelers want cool design and great rates too. Today I’m featuring Florida’s fab Postcard Inn on the Beach (with rates starting at $149), hot on the heels of another motel chic property, LA’s Avalon hotel–both great examples of how absolutely any space can be cool given […]
Archive for 2011
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.