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Design Lessons From The Betsy Hotel
By Sara Bliss on November 4, 2010A welcome contrast to the contemporary minimalist style that has taken over South Beach, the recently revamped Betsy Hotel is an oasis of classic colonial chic. Plantation shutters, dark wood furniture, potted palms, and a crisp and calming color palette are given a fresh spin in the landmarked Georgian property on Ocean Drive. Symmetry Rules: The furniture arrangement in The Betsy’s […] -
Chic Tile at The Greenwich Hotel
By Sara Bliss on November 2, 2010Last week, when I wrote about New York’s Greenwich Hotel, I decided to wait and do a separate post just on the bathrooms because they are so incredibly unique. The bathrooms at The Greenwich fall into two camps, luxe versions done completely in Italian Carrara marble, and more exotic versions done in richly saturated hand-laid Moroccan tile. Both are amazing. […] -
Canopy Chic at The Hotel Recamier in Paris
By Sara Bliss on October 28, 2010My friend, photographer Alexandra Rowley, just spent a few days at the recently opened Hotel Recamier in Paris. She raved about the hotel’s stunning design and I can see why! This 24-room boutique hotel is so absolutely gorgeous, you will not only want to hop on the next flight, but also recreate the look of these glamorous bedrooms at home. The […] -
Design Lessons from The Greenwich Hotel
By Sara Bliss on October 26, 2010With the goal of creating the kind of hotel he would want to stay at, Robert DeNiro and his partners opened the unpretentious and comfortable, Greenwich Hotel in 2008. Built on an empty lot near DeNiro’s popular Tribeca Grill restaurant, the 8-story brick structure is designed to look as if it’s been there for years, fitting in beautifully with the […] -
Fabulous Floor at The Mark
By Sara Bliss on October 21, 2010The original lobby of the classic Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side, was traditional and, what exactly? There was some wood paneling and…..what else? Even though I’ve seen it many many times, I can’t really remember what it looked like. French designer Jacques Granges clearly wanted to counter that impression when he came up with the dramatic, traffic-stopping, marble […] -
Design Lessons from The Continentale in Florence
By Sara Bliss on October 19, 2010Looking to indulge your inner Audrey Hepburn ? Check out The Continentale, an enchanting boutique hotel in Florence with a 1950s vibe. Owned by Leonardo Ferragamo (son of Salvatore), The Continentale is one of 5 chic Lungarno hotels. A favorite of fashionistas, the hotel features playful public spaces, with pops of pink, and 1950s movies running 24-7 in the lobby. The 43 crisp […]
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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.