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Chic Daybeds from Dar Nanka in Marrakech
By Sara Bliss on July 2, 2013These amazing daybeds caught my eye at the 8-room Dar Nanka Hotel & Spa in Marrakech. Swap them for your standard loungers and they would bring a little bit of Morocco to your poolside. You could have a woodworker copy the design, or if you are closer to Morocco, contact the designer. He doesn’t have a website, but the hotel […] -
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 […] -
Exotic Glamour: The Royal Mansour in Marrakech
By Sara Bliss on October 5, 2012I am crazy about Moroccan design. I love the exotic glamour of it–the rich colors, the incredible details, the pattern-on-pattern, the silhouettes. Some of the best examples of Moroccan design can be found in its hotels like the stunning La Mamounia and La Sultana. Today I want to share images of the Royal Mansour, that King Mohammed VI built as an homage to Morocco and a celebration […] -
Design Lessons from Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh
By Sara Bliss on June 18, 2012Clearly, Maryam Montague has superpowers. Maryam is the mother of 2, and a human rights and democracy specialist who advises governments. Wildly impressive on its own. But Maryam also has another very prolific and more creative identity as a designer, writer, blogger, and hotel owner. Wanting to put down roots after traveling the globe for her career, Maryam and her husband […] -
Virtual Vacation at Lamai Serengeti in Tanzania
By Sara Bliss on May 30, 2012For those of you looking for adventure, it doesn’t get much better than the Lamai Serengeti located in the northern section of the breathtaking Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Owned by Nomad Tanzania, one of the top safari companies in the region, Lamai Serengeti boasts 12 rooms that offer views of the Mara River Valley. The lodge is incredibly unobtrusive, […] -
Get The Look of the Olive Exclusive Hotel in Namibia
By Sara Bliss on May 14, 2012Pairing traditional African style with contemporary design, the Olive Exclusive Hotel in Namibia is the vision of South African photographer Micky Hoyle. The 7-suites, a blend of rustic and glamorous design elements, are some of the most alluring hotel rooms I’ve seen. So many wonderful design ideas to crib here: RUSTIC LIGHTING: One of the things I love best here is how […]
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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.