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Hotels in the Movies: Guest Post by Cinema Style
By Sara Bliss on July 20, 2012Writer Cathy Whitlock’s wonderful website Cinema Style, explores the design, sets, and trends in the movies. Lucky for us, Cathy pulled together some cameos that hotels have made in the movies. Thank you Cathy! Somewhere (2010), Focus Features Sofia Coppola’s look into the life of an actor (Stephen Dorff) and his ll-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning), Somewhere was filmed entirely on location at […] -
Soho Beach House Summer Playlist
By Sara Bliss on June 4, 2012Every few years or so, South Beach has a new reigning hotel. Right now, the place to stay is Soho Beach House, the sunny outpost of the hip member’s only social club founded in London. If you want to experience perks that otherwise only come with an invitation-only membership, you can check in to any Soho House as a hotel […] -
A Japanese Sour Cocktail at the Berkeley Hotel’s Blue Bar
By Sara Bliss on May 31, 2012With black crocodile print leather floors, a white onyx bar, and moody blue-on-blue color scheme, the Blue Bar at London’s Berkeley hotel feels wonderfully glamorous. With only 50 seats, the intimate bar designed by David Collins is the perfect combination of sophisticated and sexy. If you are in London for the Olympics this summer, you should drop in and enjoy the […] -
Katie Leede’s fabulous bedroom for the Elle Decor Concept House
By Sara Bliss on May 25, 2012When I toured the Elle Decor Modern Concept House this week, I fell in love with designer Katie Leede‘s very cool green bedroom. The design reminded me of a hybrid of two hotel rooms….. This amazing suite at the Crosby Street Hotel‘s glamorous, sophisticated shade of green, and…. …the guest rooms at the Recamier Hotel in Paris, featuring chic, easy […] -
Library Wallpaper at The Pig Hotel in England
By Sara Bliss on May 21, 2012Loving the library wallpaper at the Pig Country House Hotel in Brockenhurst, England, a cozy little inn 2 hours away from London. Hung on either side of a fireplace, the wallpaper adds so much character and cool to the room. As more people download their bestsellers (like Jill Kargman’s new The Rockstar in Seat 3A), I’m not surprised that library […] -
Is there travel in your future? Travel Psychic Linda Lauren has the answers
By Sara Bliss on May 8, 2012Are you going to be traveling to far flung destinations this year? Would you be happier booking a trip to Mumbai or Manhattan? What date and time should you book your flights to avoid delays, cancelations, and bad weather? If you’re looking for answers to any travel-related questions, psychic Linda Lauren has the answers. I have to admit I was […]
Chic Ideas
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.