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Prints Charming: The Hotel Thoumieux
By Sara Bliss on April 7, 2012No place beats Paris when it comes to hotel design. While the glamorous city has arguably some of the most famous and elegant hotels in the world, it’s the boutique hotels that are the ones setting design trends. Every year there are a few hotels that have design junkies buzzing–whether it’s the Recamier’s fresh take on canopy beds, or the […] -
French Glamour in NYC: The Dior Suite at the St. Regis
By Sara Bliss on February 28, 2012To sample a little bit of Paris in New York, I checked out the revamped Dior Suite at the St. Regis in midtown Manhattan. The Dior Suite is one of two the hotel created in partnership with iconic brands (the other is the pretty Tiffany suite). The sophisticated design of the 12th floor Dior apartment is inspired by the fashion house’s chic ateliers […] -
Vintage Style at the Palihotel in West Hollywood
By Sara Bliss on February 23, 2012Following on the hip heels of Palihouse in West Hollywood, developer and hotelier Avi Brosh has just launched Palihotel on L.A.’s happening Melrose Avenue. The 32 room boutique hotel has a similar cool, laid back and un-hotellike vibe as its predecessor, but amps up the throwback design cues with loads of vintage furniture & art, along with a 70s color […] -
Bunking up at Tenuta Santo Pietro in Tuscany
By Sara Bliss on January 14, 2012After I posted on the cozy and colorful children’s rooms at the Kurland in South Africa many of you asked for more hotels with rooms designed specifically for kids. It seems those of you with wanderlust and little ones too, love the idea of unique hotels that are designed with families in mind. Hotel designers take note! Creating gorgeous grown-up bedrooms along […] -
Mod Style at 6 Columbus
By Sara Bliss on November 14, 2011Located on West 58th Street, just across the street from the bustling Time Warner Center and just 2 blocks from Central Park, 6 Columbus boasts an enviable location in the heart of Manhattan. Even better are the swank 60’s interiors designed by Steven Sclaroff. Those of you who love mod style (or are fans of the new show Pan Am), […] -
Groovy Style at The Tides Beach Club in Maine
By Sara Bliss on October 18, 2011The Tides Beach Club in Kennebunkport, Maine reopened this summer with a fresh new look for the century-old inn on the ocean. The owners teamed up with design guru Jonathan Adler to design 2 suites in his signature cheery style. The rest of the spaces are designed the way your dream beachhouse would be–relaxed and cozy with plenty of upbeat […]
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.