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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 […] -
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 […] -
Elizabeth Mayhew Checks Into The Dylan
By Sara Bliss on February 25, 2011I first met Elizabeth Mayhew many moons ago when I was an editorial assistant at House Beautiful and Elizabeth was the editor of their popular Stylebeat column. I learned so much by watching Elizabeth work. Wheras I would go into an editors office and tentatively say I’m not sure if you’ll like this idea but….and then launch nervously into my […] -
The Bed of the Moment at 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique
By Sara Bliss on February 1, 2011Tufting is absolutely the trend of the moment. And no wonder! Tufting makes furniture and rooms instantly more romantic, as evidenced by the guest rooms at Scotland’s 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique. The 5 room B&B is located in a beautifully restored c. 1834 Victorian townhouse and boasts original architectural details and the statement-making tufted bed, shown above. If you like the look, […] -
Parisian Chic at 1 Place Vendome
By Sara Bliss on January 24, 2011After falling in love with the brilliant design of Italy’s Continentale hotel, and Germany’s romantic Heidelberg Suites, I went in search of additional projects by the talented interior designer Michele Bonan. The Italian designer is a master at unpretentious glamour, pairing crisp color schemes with stylish, yet comfortable furniture, as he did at the 1 Place Vendome restaurant in Paris. 1 Place Vendome is […] -
Design Nirvana at The Heidelberg Suites
By Sara Bliss on January 18, 2011You know how I make it my mission to track down cool furniture and fabric sources so that you can recreate look of your favorite hotel at home? Well, I finally found an amazing hotel that speaks our language! At the Heidelberg Suites in Germany, they expect that guests will fall in love with their glam custom furniture, bright graphic […]
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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.