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AnguillaBahia VikBotswanaChicagoExpediafloridaFrench PolynesiaHotel UrsoItalyLas VegasMalliouhanaMexicoNira MontanaPalm Beachsandibe okavango safari lodgeSLS Las VegasSpainThailandThe BrandoUncategorizedUruguayVirgin ChicagoWhere to Go 2015
By Sara Bliss on January 4, 2015Rounding up the coolest new design hotels. Here’s the ultimate travel wishlist with 12 dream destinations. Malliouhana, Anguilla It’s impossible not to fall in love with the colorful, preppy-meets-glamorous revamp of this island favorite. Auberge Resorts spent 18-months on the renovation with Todd-Avery Lenahan of TAL Studios (who also did the amazing Hotel Jerome in Aspen). Between the stunning design […] -
Checking into Maroma on the Riveria Maya
By Sara Bliss on March 4, 2014Given how easy it is to get to (a 3-hour plus flight from NYC to Cancun and then a quick 30-minute taxi ride from the airport), I was surprised at how totally magical and lush Maroma is. I tend to associate those aaaah escapes with multiple flights and frenetic travel experiences, but getting to this lovely stretch of beach could […] -
Jashita-A Totally Under-the-Radar Gem Near Tulum
By Sara Bliss on February 14, 2014If you happen to be looking for an amazing winter escape that’s seriously under-the-radar, check out Jashita, a 23-room beachfront hotel located about 15 minutes north of Tulum. I visited Jashita last fall, here’s the scoop with my pics. Happy Valentine’s Day! The 23-room hotel was previously the vacation escape of the Italian owners. Two years ago they decided to transform the […] -
A Totally Cool DIY Inspired by Hotel Escondido
By Sara Bliss on January 21, 2014This cool DIY project got a little lost in my recent post on Grupo Habita‘s latest, Hotel Escondido, so I’m spotlighting it today. Here’s a way to add color and pattern to the floor, without the cost or maintenance of a rug. It’s a perfect solution if you have a high traffic area (hello!–foyers, kids rooms, basements, playrooms). Bonus if you live […] -
A New Boutique Escape in Mexico: Hotel Escondido
By Sara Bliss on December 31, 2013I’m working on the Hotel Chic list of places to go in 2014, and Grupo Habita‘s latest, Hotel Escondido definitely makes the cut. The 16 beach bungalows are located between the Pacific and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in the tiny surf town of Puerto Escondido. For the design, Architect Federico Rivera Rio created a contemporary take on a […] -
Virtual Vacation at Aqua Wellness in Nicaragua
By Sara Bliss on October 19, 2013I recently interviewed Pierre Gedeon of Nicaragua Adventures for Refinery29 for his take on what to do, see, and where to hang your hat in Nicaragua. He had amazing things to say about Aqua Wellness on the Southwest coast. The hotel features 33-treehouse rooms, many with killer views of the Pacific. Beyond mellowing out at the beach, the focus is on healthy everything […]
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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.