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Prints Charming: The Hotel Thoumieux
By Sara Bliss on April 7, 2012No place beats Paris when it comes to hotel design. While the glamorous city has arguably some of the most famous and elegant hotels in the world, it’s the boutique hotels that are the ones setting design trends. Every year there are a few hotels that have design junkies buzzing–whether it’s the Recamier’s fresh take on canopy beds, or the […] -
Christiane Lemieux checks into Coqui Coqui in Tulum, Mexico
By Sara Bliss on March 30, 2012Design guru Christiane Lemieux‘s DwellStudio line has earned her a devoted following who eagerly snap up her hip prints and groovy furniture. One of the reasons for the brand’s success is that Christiane has an incredible ability to not only tap into what’s next when it comes to design, but she also truly understands how people really want to live. From […] -
Guest Post: Wanderlust Women Travel’s Lisa Fantino Checks into the Grand Bretagne in Athens
By Sara Bliss on March 18, 2012Without a doubt, one of the greatest architectural marvels in history is the Parthenon which sits atop the heavenly Acropolis in Greece. Since it had long been a dream of mine to visit this marvel of the ancient world, I had to book a room with a view. Now, there are many such hotels in central Athens which can provide […] -
Off the Grid at Australia’s Capella Lodge
By Sara Bliss on March 13, 2012I don’t know about you, but I love being unplugged. I love turning off my phone and being totally unreachable. No editors with brilliant ideas to expand my stories that I’ve already handed in. No reminders about appointments, deadlines, or obligations while I’m spending time with my family. No emails demanding to be responded to within minutes. Just peace! But […] -
Julie Brosterman Checks into La Posta Vecchia in Italy
By Sara Bliss on March 7, 2012Julie Brosterman is the dynamic founder of Women & Wine, an interactive business that pairs social media, events, and promotional campaigns to celebrate wine. Her terrific site features the latest in wine news, profiles on women in the wine business, winery recipes with parings, as well as terrific ideas for undiscovered wines to try. Women & Wine aims to bring […] -
French Glamour in NYC: The Dior Suite at the St. Regis
By Sara Bliss on February 28, 2012To sample a little bit of Paris in New York, I checked out the revamped Dior Suite at the St. Regis in midtown Manhattan. The Dior Suite is one of two the hotel created in partnership with iconic brands (the other is the pretty Tiffany suite). The sophisticated design of the 12th floor Dior apartment is inspired by the fashion house’s chic ateliers […]
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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.