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A Grown-Up Take on Pink at La Belle Juliette in Paris
By Sara Bliss on September 5, 2012Love pink but think it the hue is too young and girly? Think again. At the lovely La Belle Juliette hotel in Paris, designer Anne Gelbard chose a dusty pink that is still feminine but decidedly grown-up. Paired with taupe and a burst of orange (see below), it is a perfect color for a bedroom. Of course, you could choose it […] -
The Songs of Summer from Sunset Beach
By Sara Bliss on August 31, 2012When Sunset Beach opened a decade ago in Shelter Island it was a big change for the sleepy island. Sunset Beach was formerly the Shelter Island Motel–a rundown, totally unhip spot. André Balazs swooped in with a vision for what the place could be. For the rooms, he brought in a coat of white paint, some bold yellow stripes for color, […] -
A New Hotel Helps Revive a Medieval Village: Monteverdi, Tuscany
By Sara Bliss on August 14, 2012A lovely story of renovation and renewal. Castiglioncello del Trinoro was once a crumbling medieval town in a sleepy corner of Tuscany. American lawyer and law professor Michael Cioffi spent the past 4 years buying up and restoring buildings in this teeny hilltop village, giving it a sparkling 2nd act. The result of his ongoing efforts is Monteverdi, which currently […] -
Adventures in Biking From the Andaz Wall Street
By Sara Bliss on August 6, 2012I love the idea of exploring a new city by bike, and more hotels are offering their guests bicycles to get to know the neighborhood like a local. The Andaz Wall Street recently teamed up with Bowery Lane Bicycles. When they reached out and asked me to try out their new bike program for Hotel Chic, I jumped at the […] -
An Outdoor Barbecue at Playa Vik José Ignacio
By Sara Bliss on July 28, 2012Perched on a stunning stretch of the Uruguayan coastline, Playa Vik is adding some spark to the sleepy fishing town of José Ignacio. Just like its sister property, the Estancia Vik ranch located on 4000 acres just 5 miles away, Playa Vik also boasts an impressive art collection and is eco-friendly to boot. Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott gave the main building, floor-to-ceiling […] -
Virtual Vacation at Song Saa in Cambodia
By Sara Bliss on July 22, 2012Looking to escape somewhere incredibly remote and undiscovered? Check into Cambodia’s first private island resort, Song Saa. The resort is situated on 2 neighboring islands in the Koh Dong archipelago. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, 20 miles off of the coast of Cambodia, most of the neighboring islands only have small fishing villages, while most are completely uninhabited. The […]
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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.