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Ett Hem: Your Own Private House in Stockholm
By Sara Bliss on November 1, 2013Refinery29 asked me to come up with a global bucket list this summer and I included Ett Hem–a cool hybrid of house and hotel in Stockholm. The philosophy behind this 12-room townhouse is to have guests to live in the space as if it were their own. Guests can grab a snack from the fridge, take the dog for a walk, […] -
Inside the Weekapaug Inn
By Sara Bliss on October 21, 2013A friend asked me today where she should go to skip town for a couple of babyfree nights this fall. The hotel has to be driving distance from NYC (around 2 hours would be perfect), must feel like an escape (life has been beyond chaotic) and should be a little bit luxe (with a busy job, a toddler in tow, […] -
Virtual Vacation at Aqua Wellness in Nicaragua
By Sara Bliss on October 19, 2013I recently interviewed Pierre Gedeon of Nicaragua Adventures for Refinery29 for his take on what to do, see, and where to hang your hat in Nicaragua. He had amazing things to say about Aqua Wellness on the Southwest coast. The hotel features 33-treehouse rooms, many with killer views of the Pacific. Beyond mellowing out at the beach, the focus is on healthy everything […] -
Design Ideas from the Austria’s Jagdgut Wachtelhof Hotel
By Sara Bliss on October 5, 2013The amazing Italian architect and hotel designer Michele Bonan just revamped an Austrian ski lodge in the mountains of Steinerne Meer in Hinterthal. The very chic Jagdgut Wachtelhof hotel (nooo idea how to pronounce that!) is not far from Salzberg and looks like one of the chicest ski lodges ever. The hotel reopens in December after the redesign is complete. […] -
John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon check into the Dorset Square Hotel
By Sara Bliss on September 15, 2013John and I, aka the Madcap Cottage design duo, are huge fans of London, and we pop across the pond whenever possible. In fact, we recently realized that we probably know London better than New York City where we have lived for the past twenty-odd years. Usually, John and I rent an apartment in London as we love to live like […] -
Amazing Art Idea from the Viceroy Miami
By Sara Bliss on September 7, 2013Kelly Wearstler always seems to know how to strike the right balance between cool and glamorous as showcased by the suites at the Viceroy Miami. One of the most interesting design ideas here is setting a gorgeous piece of art into the poster bed just above the headboard. People often leave that space empty or put in a decorative mirror, […]
Archive for 2013
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.