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L’Hotel Marrakech by Jasper Conran: A Fresh Take on Moroccan Style
By Sara Bliss on August 2, 2017Celebrated British designer Jasper Conran has put his stamp on everything–women’s fashion, Waterford crystal, dinnerware, books, textiles, and now his own glamorous boutique hotel. L’Hotel Marrakech is set in a 19-century Riad with five suites that surround a lush courtyard garden. Inspired by 1930s design, the property features antique furniture, graphic textiles, lighting and art from Jasper’s own collection. With lots […] -
Greydon House: Roman & Williams Design a New Hotel in Nantucket
By Sara Bliss on February 26, 2017There is something moody and magical about the spaces designed by Roman & Williams. The husband and wife design duo Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer are behind some of the world’s coolest hotels including Viceroy Central Park or the Ace hotels in New York and New Orleans, or the Hotel Emma. Even when their spaces are set in new backdrops like the Viceroy, […] -
Exotic Glamour at The Rossi in Palm Springs
By Sara Bliss on February 16, 2017My first book Exotic Style delved into how to incorporate global finds into your home. Thanks to the internet, travel, and even chain retailers like Pier 1 and Target carrying global goods, it’s never been easier to score items from around the world. What’s tricky is making it look current and cool, not themey. The Rossi Hotel in Palm Springs is a gorgeous example […] -
A Cooler Take on Pink at The Quirk Hotel
By Sara Bliss on January 30, 2017At the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia the guest rooms are pink. Not the saccharine sweet pink of a little girl’s room, but a pink that feels a little more grown-up, a little more downtown. If you love the color, but are over the age of 12, it’s a perfect example of how to pull it off as an adult. This pink […] -
Pink & Green at El Fenn in Marrakech
By Sara Bliss on January 9, 2017If you are color-obsessed you will love El Fenn in Marrakech. The hotel was originally a private riad converted into a hotel by Vanessa Branson and Howell James in 2004. It was recently revamped by general manager Willem Smit who oversaw the two-year update which was unveiled in 2014. The hotel features 28 color-saturated rooms. One thread throughout several spaces are […] -
The Grooviest New Hotel in DC
By Sara Bliss on December 28, 2016If you haven’t been to D.C. recently, GO. The city is buzzing. You’ll find cool indie shops like GoodWood filled with well-priced one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry, furniture, and emerging fashion designers. The food scene is blowing up with 12 restaurants earning Michelin stars this year (check out The Dabney in Blagden Alley). Neighborhoods like Shaw and Logan Circle are buzzing with great cocktail bars, amazing […]
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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.