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A Grown-Up Take on Pink at La Belle Juliette in Paris
By Sara Bliss on September 5, 2012Love pink but think it the hue is too young and girly? Think again. At the lovely La Belle Juliette hotel in Paris, designer Anne Gelbard chose a dusty pink that is still feminine but decidedly grown-up. Paired with taupe and a burst of orange (see below), it is a perfect color for a bedroom. Of course, you could choose it […] -
The Songs of Summer from Sunset Beach
By Sara Bliss on August 31, 2012When Sunset Beach opened a decade ago in Shelter Island it was a big change for the sleepy island. Sunset Beach was formerly the Shelter Island Motel–a rundown, totally unhip spot. André Balazs swooped in with a vision for what the place could be. For the rooms, he brought in a coat of white paint, some bold yellow stripes for color, […] -
An Outdoor Barbecue at Playa Vik José Ignacio
By Sara Bliss on July 28, 2012Perched on a stunning stretch of the Uruguayan coastline, Playa Vik is adding some spark to the sleepy fishing town of José Ignacio. Just like its sister property, the Estancia Vik ranch located on 4000 acres just 5 miles away, Playa Vik also boasts an impressive art collection and is eco-friendly to boot. Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott gave the main building, floor-to-ceiling […] -
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 […] -
Get The Look: The Artesian Bar at The Langham
By Sara Bliss on July 18, 2012In London, it seems, all the best hotel bars are designed by David Collins. From the sophisticated Connaught Bar to the playful Blue Bar at the Berkeley, if you want your hotel to be a hotspot, David Collins is clearly the man to make it happen. Take the Artesian Bar at The Langham. With its lavender palette, chinoiserie chic details, […] -
Design Lessons from Saint James Paris
By Sara Bliss on July 10, 2012From the outside, the Saint James Paris looks like a traditional Neoclassical chateau in a quiet residential neighborhood. But thanks to a recent makeover by designer Bambi Sloan, however, the interiors tell an entirely different story. With leopard print carpets, pattern on pattern, and bold color galore, Sloan has given hotel’s interiors a wonderfully theatrical update.While there are a few rooms here […]
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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.