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Touring the Viceroy New York
By Sara Bliss on November 20, 2013Just toured the new Viceroy New York. It’s the first hotel designed from the ground up by Roman & Williams ,the duo behind the Ace Hotel and the Standard New York. The husband and wife design team, Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer, gave each room oversized casement windows that immediately connect you with the city outside. The windows, and the killer city views […] -
A New Edition in London
By Sara Bliss on November 9, 2013The newest Edition hotel just opened in London and it looks amazing. Edition is the hip hotel brand that was born from the genius partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott. In 2011 the brand launched with Edition Waikiki (which broke off with the brand last year) then Istanbul in 2012. This fall they opened the doors to the Edition London. The new global hotel brand definitely […] -
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. […]
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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.