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Design Lessons from the Condesa DF Mexico City
By Sara Bliss on September 1, 2011Tucked away on a leafy street in the hip Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City is the Condesa DF hotel. Located in a charming French neoclassical building , the contemporary interiors have been beautifully renovated by architect Javier Sanchez. The pitch perfect interiors were the vision of Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, whose work you might recognize from the glam Connaught Bar […] -
Design Lessons from La Minervetta
By Sara Bliss on August 10, 2011Perched on a cliffside in Sorrento, La Minervetta is a family run 12-room boutique hotel with spectacular views and a lively design. Designed by one of the owners, Marco DeLuca, the rooms boast bold hues, chic bathrooms, and views that would be a dream to wake up to. Lots of design ideas to crib here. Read on for pics and […] -
Design Lessons from Portugal’s Vidago Palace
By Sara Bliss on May 12, 2011For all of you who believe in fairy tales and just need the backdrop to go with your fantasy –I bring you a pink palace in Portugal. Yes pink! And fit for a queen, or a certain fabulous Duchess that is getting lots of attention these days. Located in Vidago, a town in northwestern Portugal known for its rich mineral […] -
The Allure of Orange: L’Andana in Italy
By Sara Bliss on April 26, 2011For spring, designers sent strong, saturated colors down the runways. Bold stripes, color-blocking, and monochromatic looks have taken hold of the fashion set, but the color that is capturing everyone’s attention this season is orange. Whether vibrant or more rusty, orange feels incredibly current. It is also one of those magical hues that has the power to banish the blahs–it’s […] -
Your Pad in West Hollywood: Checking into Palihouse
By Sara Bliss on April 11, 2011Wishing you could find a hotel in L.A. that doesn’t feel like a hotel at all, but rather the hip Hollywood pad you’ve always dreamed of? Searching for a place with your own gorgeous kitchen, a staff that will stock groceries in your fridge, plus your own private outdoor terrace for eating a home cooked meal under the stars? And for evenings […] -
Celebrating Color at the Pantone Hotel
By Sara Bliss on April 5, 2011For those of you living in white boxes, either because you’re playing it safe or you’re in a rental that doesn’t allow you to paint, you might want to take your design cues from the Pantone Hotel in Brussels. As the worldwide color authority, Pantone is the perfect brand to open a hotel that showcases the power of color to […]
Design Lessons
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.