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The Glamour of Birch at The Ranch at Rock Creek
By Sara Bliss on October 4, 2011When I was looking at gorgeous pictures of the luxe Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana, I came across this spectacular birch canopy bed. Handmade in Wisconsin by La Lune , it beautifully brings the outdoors in. I think the bed would be amazing in an unexpected setting, a city apartment perhaps. This reminded me of a similar bed that was […] -
Virtual Vacation at the Imanta in Mexico
By Sara Bliss on September 24, 2011It’s been raining all week in New York. Today it was raining so hard that I couldn’t see out my window half the day–just a depressing grey haze. Definitely a day to be dreaming of being on a beach somewhere–and if I could be anywhere right now it would be the stunning under the radar Mexican resort Imanta. Located where […] -
Design Lessons from Portland’s Ace Hotel
By Sara Bliss on September 18, 2011Inspired by the thriving skateboard and music scene that defines the surrounding neighborhood, the Ace Hotel in Portland brings that cool vibe into the design. Designers Phillip Iosca and Jeremy Pelly thought outside of the box for the interiors of the c. 1912 hotel working with graphic artists, and decorating rooms with repurposed vintage finds like the salvaged fire door reborn […] -
Verdant Oasis in Paris: The Mandarin Oriental
By Sara Bliss on September 9, 2011The Mandarin Oriental just opened in Paris this summer, adding to the list of grand and luxe Right Bank Hotels. The interiors are exactly what you would expect from the brand, a posh fusion of East and West design. But it is the elegant architecture and the lush interior courtyard that really sets the hotel apart. Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte did […] -
Design Lessons from the Condesa DF Mexico City
By Sara Bliss on September 1, 2011Tucked away on a leafy street in the hip Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City is the Condesa DF hotel. Located in a charming French neoclassical building , the contemporary interiors have been beautifully renovated by architect Javier Sanchez. The pitch perfect interiors were the vision of Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, whose work you might recognize from the glam Connaught Bar […] -
Virtual Vacation at the Titilaka Experience Lodge in Peru
By Sara Bliss on August 25, 2011Looking to completely escape the grind? Either for just a few minutes, or for your next trip, the Titilaka Experience Hotel looks like the ideal place to drop out for a bit. Boasting endless sky, beyond peaceful vistas, a rich culture, and a lovely, understated, design, the 18 room hotel on the shores of Lake Titicaca, is a dream retreat. […]
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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.