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GET THE LOOK: SPOOL BEDS AT BABINGTON HOUSE
By Sara Bliss on December 13, 2013Designer Ilse Crawford gave the country house outpost of London’s Soho House, classic British country house style. The rooms have that very Brit pairing of floral, and plaid, along with beckoning, cozy furniture. What stands out are these spool poster beds. While spool/spindle beds date back to the 16th-century, the sculptural element makes them feel very current. If you love […] -
A Treehouse in Italy
By Sara Bliss on November 24, 2013Vogue’s Holiday Gift Guide featured this lovely gift idea–Suite Bleue, one of two treehouse rooms at La Piantata Bed & Breakfast in Arlena di Castro, Italy. Nestled in a century-old oak tree with views of lavender fields, an olive grove, and the mountains in the distance is probably one of the most romantic hotel rooms ever. The B&B is set in […] -
Inside the Weekapaug Inn
By Sara Bliss on October 21, 2013A friend asked me today where she should go to skip town for a couple of babyfree nights this fall. The hotel has to be driving distance from NYC (around 2 hours would be perfect), must feel like an escape (life has been beyond chaotic) and should be a little bit luxe (with a busy job, a toddler in tow, […] -
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. […] -
Inside Topping Rose House
By Sara Bliss on August 27, 2013Given that NYC is the center of the media universe, any hotel that is within driving distance always gets a ton of press. Throw in a top chef (Tom Colicchio), a talented and well-respected interior designer (Alexandra Champalimaud), and an amazing holistic spa brand (Naturopathica) and you have a surefire recipe for serious press coverage. This summer the golden hotel that has […] -
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 […]
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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.