-
Paradise Beach: A New Escape in Nevis
By Sara Bliss on November 29, 2015If you’re looking for a glamorous escape that’s a hybrid of house and hotel, check out Paradise Beach in Nevis. The boutique resort features seven two to four-bedroom beachfront villas. With the benefits of a hotel, a butler and concierge arrange meals, water sports, spa treatments, or local adventures. However, the roomy villas boast kitchens, lap pools, grills, and outdoor […] -
Checking Into The Chequit: Shelter Island’s Charming Retreat
By Sara Bliss on October 2, 2015Looking for a charming, yet totally mellow escape that’s only two hours from NYC? Check out the recently revamped Chequit Hotel in idyllic Shelter Island, New York. To find out what it’s like to spend the night, check out my review of the Victorian-era hideaway for Yahoo Travel. The hotel was just reopened this summer. Gone is the Victorian-era property’s chintz […] -
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 […] -
AnguillaBahia VikBotswanaChicagoExpediafloridaFrench PolynesiaHotel UrsoItalyLas VegasMalliouhanaMexicoNira MontanaPalm Beachsandibe okavango safari lodgeSLS Las VegasSpainThailandThe BrandoUncategorizedUruguayVirgin ChicagoWhere to Go 2015
By Sara Bliss on January 4, 2015Rounding up the coolest new design hotels. Here’s the ultimate travel wishlist with 12 dream destinations. Malliouhana, Anguilla It’s impossible not to fall in love with the colorful, preppy-meets-glamorous revamp of this island favorite. Auberge Resorts spent 18-months on the renovation with Todd-Avery Lenahan of TAL Studios (who also did the amazing Hotel Jerome in Aspen). Between the stunning design […] -
The Grooviest New Hotel in South Beach: Thompson Miami Beach
By Sara Bliss on November 28, 2014Heading to South Beach this winter? The buzziest new hotel is the just-opened Thompson Miami Beach. The oceanfront property is now the Thompson brand’s flagship and features two pools, a rooftop indoor/outdoor spa, and a restaurant from James Beard award winning chef Michelle Bernstein. With 380 rooms it’s not the pick if you’re looking for a cozy, boutique hotel experience–but […] -
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
Expedia
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.