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Get The Look: Cecconi’s Lights at Soho Beach House
By Sara Bliss on January 15, 2013A while back I wrote about the design at Cecconi’s, the hotspot restaurant at Soho Beach House. With silver buttonwood trees, twinkling lights and long George Smith Chesterfield sofas for lounging over dinner, designer Vicky Charles did a wonderful job of creating a dreamy, relaxed vibe. Cecconi’s provides so much design inspiration, from pulling up a sofa to your dining […] -
Design Destinations: 10 Favorite New Hotels for 2012
By Sara Bliss on January 7, 2013The big trends in hotels this year? Standing out and blending in. I was happy to see that many hotels are using design and architecture to create signature environments that are incredibly unique. So original in fact that they don’t resemble conventional hotel design at all. From the quirky & glamorous Saint James in Paris to Francis Ford Coppola’s latest masterpiece Palazzo Margherita, the […] -
Cozy Chic: The Dorset Hotel in London
By Sara Bliss on December 17, 2012Every time I step into one of designer Kit Kemp’s amazing Firmdale Hotels I think, I wish my apartment looked like this. The unabashed use of color, the gorgeous patterns everywhere, the great art–there is so much to love. Kit has made her hotels feel like the best version of home–cozy, colorful, and fun–the way so many of us would love […] -
Virtual Vacation to Australia’s Southern Ocean Lodge
By Sara Bliss on December 1, 2012When you imagine an eco resort, most likely you don’t envision anything as modern and glamorous as Australia’s Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. The 21 glass-enclosed suites are perched on a cliff overlooking sweeping views of the Southern Ocean. The design illustrates how contemporary architecture can merge beautifully with a wild and rugged landscape. Australian based architect Max Pritchard was […] -
Get The Look: Colorado’s Scarp Ridge Lodge
By Sara Bliss on November 16, 2012A gorgeous renovation in Crested Butte, Colorado, The Scarp Ridge Lodge, is a former 19th-century brothel that has been reborn as a 7-bedroom getaway in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It is an Eleven Experience property, a bespoke travel group that focuses on renovating and renting out historic properties around the globe. They’ve done an incredible job here. The lodge’s iron facade and […] -
Design Ideas from The Selman in Marrakech
By Sara Bliss on October 29, 2012The wind is howling outside my window right now and through a wall of rain, I am watching the East River creep higher and higher! The view is grey, grey, and more grey, so I thought it would be a good day to get lost in the color and pattern of the striking Selman in Marrakech. The newest masterpiece hotel […]
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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.