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Virtual Vacation at the Borgo Santo Pietro
By Sara Bliss on March 18, 2011They had me at Buon Giorno. The moment I saw images of the Borgo Santo Pietro hotel in Italy, I fell in love at first pic. The exterior, the interior, the gardens, the cyprus trees, even the dogs! It is all so gorgeous. When the owner Jeanette Thottrup and her husband Claus purchased the c. 1218 structure, it was a ruin […] -
Think Pink at Hideaway at the Oceana
By Sara Bliss on March 8, 2011The perfect pink! Not too girly, not too Pepto, and not too bright, the dusty pink walls of Santa Monica’s Hideaway restaurant at the Oceana Hotel are just right. The playful, yet sophisticated, shade of pink is Sheer Rosebud (DE 5112) by green paint manufacturer, Dunn Edwards. The color would look fantastic in a powder room, bedroom, or living room. Notice the framed […] -
Design Lessons from The Oyster Box Hotel
By Sara Bliss on March 4, 2011Perched on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, the Oyster Box Hotel boasts newly revamped interiors and incredible sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. The c.1947 hotel recently underwent a 2-year makeover, re-opening its 86 updated rooms in 2010. The new design perfectly melds contemporary South African art, colonial chic furniture and bold prints. Lots of great ideas here. Read […] -
Design Lessons from Le Royal Monceau
By Sara Bliss on March 2, 2011In the world of hotel design, Philippe Starck is a total rock star. He’s designed some of the most showstopping and original hotels ever–Miles Redd’s favorite The Fasano in Rio, The Delano in Miami, The Hotel Costes in Paris, and The Royalton in New York. His latest hotel, Le Royal Monceau Raffles in Paris, is no exception, proving to be theatrical, whimsical and […] -
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 […] -
Surf’s Up at The Edition Waikiki
By Sara Bliss on February 11, 2011The pioneer of the boutique hotel, Ian Schrager, has teamed up with an unlikely partner, Marriott Hotels, to launch Edition. The new global brand is meant to pair the best strengths of both partners–Schrager’s ability to create one-of-a-kind hotels focused on cool design and a hip scene, combined with Marriott’s global reach, experience with larger properties, and more accessible price points. […]
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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.