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Design Lessons From Chateau de Massillan
By Sara Bliss on December 9, 2010Originally built in 1550 as the hunting lodge of Henry II and his mistress Diane de Poitiers, Chateau de Massillan is now a divine 13-room hotel in Provence. For those of you who dream of more romantic times, the castle-like hotel near Avignon would be a heavenly place to stay with your Prince Charming for a few nights. Owner and interior […] -
Chic Sconces at The St. Regis in Washington DC
By Sara Bliss on December 6, 2010Last year on a visit to DC to see one of my best friends, real estate wizard, Heather Davenport, we met up for drinks at the St. Regis Bar located inside the gorgeous hotel. Inky walls paired with velvet upholstery and unexpected art, make it a glamorous place to have a cocktail (or two). While I was there, I noticed these […] -
Design Lessons From Barnsley House
By Sara Bliss on December 2, 2010It has been a bleak and rainy couple of days here in New York, but the elegantly cozy rooms at Barnsley House in The Cotswalds, are the perfect antidote to rainy day blahs. They are the kind of rooms you just want to curl up in, regardless of the weather, with earthy, muted color schemes and beckoning furniture. The Barnsley […] -
Chic Beds at The Locanda Al Colle Guesthouse
By Sara Bliss on November 23, 2010Breathtaking! As soon as I saw the images of Italy’s Locanda Al Colle Guesthouse, I fell head over the heels for the design, particularly the bedroom above with this incredible poster bed by Flamant, 1950s chairs, Sabrina Landini lamp, and these luminescent gray walls (Ombria 51 organic limescale by Kerakoll). The B&B was the dream of owner Riccardo Barsottelli who opened the […] -
Design Lessons From c/o The Maidstone
By Sara Bliss on November 18, 2010For years, East Hampton’s c. 1740 Maidstone Arms inn, was a clubby bastion of New England WASPiness, complete with blue blazer clad guests and chintz filled rooms. But East Hampton has changed–the mom and pop shops have been replaced by Dylan’s Candy Bar and Scoop, and blue blazers have given way to blue jeans. So when the Maidstone went up […] -
Swank Style at The Soho Beach House
By Sara Bliss on November 16, 2010The latest stateside spinoff of Soho House, the exclusive member’s only club with outposts in London, New York, and L.A, has launched in trendy South Beach. While Soho Beach House members get to enjoy the private beach club, screening room, and two pools, you can also gain access by staying as a hotel guest in the new 50 room property. […]
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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.