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Deco Delight: London’s 45 Park Lane
By Sara Bliss on July 3, 2012With the Olympics on the horizon, London hoteliers have been in a heated race of their own to launch their new and revamped properties before the opening ceremonies. As a result, London now boasts a totally vibrant and happening hotel scene. Take 45 Park Lane the cool new sister hotel to the more staid Dorchester. Architecture and design junkies have […] -
A Japanese Sour Cocktail at the Berkeley Hotel’s Blue Bar
By Sara Bliss on May 31, 2012With black crocodile print leather floors, a white onyx bar, and moody blue-on-blue color scheme, the Blue Bar at London’s Berkeley hotel feels wonderfully glamorous. With only 50 seats, the intimate bar designed by David Collins is the perfect combination of sophisticated and sexy. If you are in London for the Olympics this summer, you should drop in and enjoy the […] -
Library Wallpaper at The Pig Hotel in England
By Sara Bliss on May 21, 2012Loving the library wallpaper at the Pig Country House Hotel in Brockenhurst, England, a cozy little inn 2 hours away from London. Hung on either side of a fireplace, the wallpaper adds so much character and cool to the room. As more people download their bestsellers (like Jill Kargman’s new The Rockstar in Seat 3A), I’m not surprised that library […] -
Prints Charming: The Hotel Thoumieux
By Sara Bliss on April 7, 2012No place beats Paris when it comes to hotel design. While the glamorous city has arguably some of the most famous and elegant hotels in the world, it’s the boutique hotels that are the ones setting design trends. Every year there are a few hotels that have design junkies buzzing–whether it’s the Recamier’s fresh take on canopy beds, or the […] -
Guest Post: Wanderlust Women Travel’s Lisa Fantino Checks into the Grand Bretagne in Athens
By Sara Bliss on March 18, 2012Without a doubt, one of the greatest architectural marvels in history is the Parthenon which sits atop the heavenly Acropolis in Greece. Since it had long been a dream of mine to visit this marvel of the ancient world, I had to book a room with a view. Now, there are many such hotels in central Athens which can provide […] -
Julie Brosterman Checks into La Posta Vecchia in Italy
By Sara Bliss on March 7, 2012Julie Brosterman is the dynamic founder of Women & Wine, an interactive business that pairs social media, events, and promotional campaigns to celebrate wine. Her terrific site features the latest in wine news, profiles on women in the wine business, winery recipes with parings, as well as terrific ideas for undiscovered wines to try. Women & Wine aims to bring […]
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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.