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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 […] -
A Peek Behind the Hedges in Palm Beach
By Sara Bliss on March 24, 2011A few weeks back I was in Palm Beach for a wedding and I couldn’t get over how idyllic the town is–the architecture especially. My favorite spot to see some of the prettiest houses in PB was Lake Trail, a beautiful 5-mile path with Lake Worth on one side and candy-colored mansions on the other. The trail was designed by Palm […] -
Design Lessons from the Postcard Inn on the Beach
By Sara Bliss on March 16, 2011I am really loving the boutique motel trend. Hoteliers are finally realizing that savvy travelers want cool design and great rates too. Today I’m featuring Florida’s fab Postcard Inn on the Beach (with rates starting at $149), hot on the heels of another motel chic property, LA’s Avalon hotel–both great examples of how absolutely any space can be cool given […]
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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.