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Ett Hem: Your Own Private House in Stockholm
By Sara Bliss on November 1, 2013Refinery29 asked me to come up with a global bucket list this summer and I included Ett Hem–a cool hybrid of house and hotel in Stockholm. The philosophy behind this 12-room townhouse is to have guests to live in the space as if it were their own. Guests can grab a snack from the fridge, take the dog for a walk, […] -
Design Ideas from the Austria’s Jagdgut Wachtelhof Hotel
By Sara Bliss on October 5, 2013The amazing Italian architect and hotel designer Michele Bonan just revamped an Austrian ski lodge in the mountains of Steinerne Meer in Hinterthal. The very chic Jagdgut Wachtelhof hotel (nooo idea how to pronounce that!) is not far from Salzberg and looks like one of the chicest ski lodges ever. The hotel reopens in December after the redesign is complete. […] -
Amazing Art Idea from the Viceroy Miami
By Sara Bliss on September 7, 2013Kelly Wearstler always seems to know how to strike the right balance between cool and glamorous as showcased by the suites at the Viceroy Miami. One of the most interesting design ideas here is setting a gorgeous piece of art into the poster bed just above the headboard. People often leave that space empty or put in a decorative mirror, […] -
Get The Look: Topping Rose House
By Sara Bliss on August 21, 2013I love how cozy and cool this bedroom is at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. I will have pics from my tour of the hotel later in the week, but in the meantime here is how to get the look for less of my favorite bedroom there. Vintage Dhurrie available through Madeleine Weinrib, on the pricey side but with the […] -
Get the Look: Casa San Agustin
By Sara Bliss on August 6, 2013I love American designer Kelley McRorie’s gorgeous design of Casa San Agustin, the 30-room boutique hotel within the historic walled city in Cartegena, Columbia. Designed to feel like a private residence, McRorie has combined beautiful fabrics, spooled furniture, and a mix of leather, rattan, wood, and iron pieces Here are a few pics of the hotel with sources and how to […] -
The Groovy Acapulco Chairs at the Grace Santorini
By Sara Bliss on July 22, 2013Browsing on the site Discover & Deliver, I came across the dreamy Grace Santorini hotel and these very cool Acapulco Chairs. Based on traditional Mayan hammock weaving they were originally produced in the 1950s. The mod vinyl chairs are available in 20 colors and are some of the grooviest outdoor chairs I’ve seen. The Acapulco Chair The 21-room […]
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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.