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The Chicest New Inn in Vermont–Edson Hill
By Sara Bliss on February 8, 2015When an interior designer is also the owner of a hotel, the results are usually amazing. For guests it’s a chance to inhabit some seriously gorgeous interiors. For the designers, it’s an opportunity show off their style, without having the constraints of a client. At Edson Hill in Stowe, Vermont, owner and designer Susan Stacy of Gauthier Stacy has given […] -
Fun in Philly: The Hotel Monaco
By Sara Bliss on November 9, 2014I was in Philly a few weeks back and checked out the Hotel Monaco. It’s a bit like walking through the looking glass when you head inside. The lobby is a trippy riot of candy colors and bold-on-bold pattern. The lobby features a hot pink reception area decorated with Chinese calligraphy brushes flanked by bright yellow patterned wallpaper and Tiffany […] -
The Norman: A Chic New Boutique Hotel in Tel Aviv
By Sara Bliss on October 28, 2014A friend just told me about a very cute new boutique hotel in Tel Aviv The Norman. 50 rooms in two buildings dating back from the 1920s. Perks include a rooftop pool, a chic library bar, and retro-inspired design. Check out the pics below. All photos courtesy of The Norman -
Red, Black & Gray at the SuB Karakoy Hotel in Istanbul
By Sara Bliss on October 15, 2014We’ve all been there. Trying to hash out a bedroom design with your partner that works for both of you. They want color and more color, you were thinking neutral and masculine. This bedroom at the SuB Karakoy Hotel in Istanbul is inspiration for a compromise. The metal bed crafted from former ship parts adds a burst of red, while […] -
Southern Style at Savannah’s Brice Hotel
By Sara Bliss on September 12, 2014I just wrote a piece for Yahoo Travel on the Hottest New Hotels. Included was the new Kimpton Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, The Brice. Set in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, the c. 1860 landmark building was once a horse livery. The hotel is filled with vintage finds from local shops, one-of-a-kind art, and a hotel library stocked with […] -
A Carb Lovers Dream: Hotel Meets Bakery in Barcelona
By Sara Bliss on September 6, 2014If you’re like me and believe that freshly baked bread, croissants, & muffins are some of the great joys of life –I have the perfect hotel for you. Praktik Bakery Hotel in Barcelona pairs a bustling and popular bakery in the lobby with 74-minimalist rooms done by designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Waking up to the scent of freshly baked bread from the […]
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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.