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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 […] -
Virtual Vacation at Phulay Bay in Thailand
By Sara Bliss on June 25, 2012Seeking serenity and seclusion in a sophisticated, yet exotic setting? Then spectacular Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is your dream destination. Located in Krabi, a gorgeous part of Southern Thailand, Phulay Bay is 2 hours by car from Phuket (30 minutes by high speed boat). Krabi boasts lush rainforests, gorgeous beaches, and a sparkling sea with dozens of uninhabited islands. […] -
Design Lessons from Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh
By Sara Bliss on June 18, 2012Clearly, Maryam Montague has superpowers. Maryam is the mother of 2, and a human rights and democracy specialist who advises governments. Wildly impressive on its own. But Maryam also has another very prolific and more creative identity as a designer, writer, blogger, and hotel owner. Wanting to put down roots after traveling the globe for her career, Maryam and her husband […] -
Get the Look: Washington School House
By Sara Bliss on June 8, 2012I love it when an antique architectural gem is given a sparkling update that manages to both preserve the original details that give it character and bring it into the 21st-century. The team behind the transformation of one of the last remaining schoolhouses in the country into a 12 room boutique hotel, the c. 1889 Washington School House, maintained that ideal balance between old […] -
Soho Beach House Summer Playlist
By Sara Bliss on June 4, 2012Every few years or so, South Beach has a new reigning hotel. Right now, the place to stay is Soho Beach House, the sunny outpost of the hip member’s only social club founded in London. If you want to experience perks that otherwise only come with an invitation-only membership, you can check in to any Soho House as a hotel […]
Archive for 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.