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Budget-friendly Green Hotel: The Element Times Square West
By Sara Bliss on February 22, 2011I was recently invited to tour Starwood’s green hotel brand’s first NYC property, The Element New York, Times Square West. I often write about eco-friendly design so I was eager to check it out. The 410-room hotel is on a bit of a random block on 39th between 8th and 9th, close to the Javits Center, but the prices for NYC […] -
Chic Stripes at Le Toiny
By Sara Bliss on February 8, 2011Start with white linens and mosquito netting, neutral beige sofas and chairs, add in some stunning stripes, a few florals and a touch of toile, and you have the recipe for the cheerful rooms at Hotel Le Toiny in St. Barth’s. The eye-catching striped fabrics hail from Le Toiles du Soleil, a 150-year old French fabric house with a retail […] -
The Bed of the Moment at 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique
By Sara Bliss on February 1, 2011Tufting is absolutely the trend of the moment. And no wonder! Tufting makes furniture and rooms instantly more romantic, as evidenced by the guest rooms at Scotland’s 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique. The 5 room B&B is located in a beautifully restored c. 1834 Victorian townhouse and boasts original architectural details and the statement-making tufted bed, shown above. If you like the look, […] -
Green Chic at The Venice Beach Eco Cottages
By Sara Bliss on January 20, 2011Located 4 blocks from the happening California coast are the Venice Beach Eco Cottages, three adorable 1920s bungalows which have been lovingly transformed into cheerful examples of green style. Husband and wife owners, Cynthia Foster and Karel Samson rely on solar energy to power each of the 1-bedroom cottages. A water filtration system, recycled materials, flea market finds, low VOC […] -
Orange Crush at The Charlotte Street Hotel
By Sara Bliss on January 10, 2011Orange walls are a perfect antidote to grey winter days, so it isn’t a surprise that designer Kit Kemp chose the brightening hue to cover this suite’s walls in London’s Charlotte Street Hotel. Wouldn’t it be so nice to come home from a rainy day in London to this cheery space? The trouble with orange, however, is that it is […] -
Chic Dining at Cecconi’s
By Sara Bliss on December 21, 2010One of the cooler design trends that I’ve been seeing is a more innovative approach to dining room seating. It’s no longer about the standard matching sets of chairs around a table. Instead, the dining room is being reborn with a mix of chair styles, alternating fabrics, or an unexpected combination of chairs and upholstered pieces. It’s a more relaxed […]
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.