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Design Lessons from The Continentale in Florence
By Sara Bliss on October 19, 2010Looking to indulge your inner Audrey Hepburn ? Check out The Continentale, an enchanting boutique hotel in Florence with a 1950s vibe. Owned by Leonardo Ferragamo (son of Salvatore), The Continentale is one of 5 chic Lungarno hotels. A favorite of fashionistas, the hotel features playful public spaces, with pops of pink, and 1950s movies running 24-7 in the lobby. The 43 crisp […] -
Angel Sanchez Checks Into Benesse House
By Sara Bliss on October 15, 2010Designer Angel Sanchez creates clothes that are a powerful combination of sexy, colorful, and architectural. Not surprising, given that the Venezuelan-born Sanchez was once an architect himself and he often looks to art and design for inspiration. He burst onto the scene with a gorgeous bridal collection and has since expanded into evening wear, and a new secondary line called […] -
Headboard Chic at The Osprey at Beaver Creek
By Sara Bliss on October 13, 2010Ever since I visited The Crosby Street Hotel, I’ve been obsessed with oversized headboards. They look so fresh right now. So, I took note when I saw a picture of this stunning version at The Osprey at Beaver Creek, A RockResort in Colorado. I love how masculine it looks. Wouldn’t it be perfect for a hip bachelor pad? While the […] -
Design Lessons from Maison 140
By Sara Bliss on October 12, 2010As soon as you walk through the red lacquered doors of Maison 140 you enter a sexy vibrant space. The c. 1939 building was once owned by silent screen star Lillian Gish and lies in the heart of Beverly Hills. The 43 rooms and the public spaces are the vision of trendsetting LA designer Kelly Wearstler. Maison 140 features a […] -
Miles Redd Checks Into The Hotel Fasano
By Sara Bliss on October 8, 2010I’ve long been a fan of Miles Redd, the designer to the chic set here in New York, and the Creative Director of Oscar De La Renta Home. Miles designs spaces that are are theatrical, color-saturated, and celebrate glamour. His aesthetic is sort of Auntie Mame meets Babe Paley–a little quirky and unexpected (note the fab zebra print doors and pink […] -
On the Fringe at The Connaught
By Sara Bliss on October 6, 2010Once a week I will be bringing you clever design ideas from hotels that you can recreate at home, and I wanted to launch with a very cool chair makeover from The Connaught Hotel in London. The Connaught has just completed a multimillion dollar makeover that turned this posh and clubby c. 1897 hotel into one of the most glamorous […]
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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.