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Inside the Coolest New Hotel in NYC-The Edition
By Sara Bliss on July 11, 2015I just wrote about the newest Edition hotel (the third following London and Miami) for Yahoo Travel. I spent the night just after the opening last month to see if it lived up to to all the hype. It has all the ingredients of a buzzy hotel, the great location off of Madison Square Park, the cool destination bar, and […] -
Lindsey Adelman’s Incredible Branch Lights At NYC’s Peninsula Hotel
By Sara Bliss on May 14, 2014A few weeks back I went to a press dinner heralding The Peninsula Paris which opens this August (it is going to be really fabulous). The incredibly delicious dinner by chef Brandon Kida was held at Clement in at the Peninsula New York. Yabu Pushelberg designed Clement, and commissioned star lighting designer Lindsey Adelman to custom design a Branching Disc […] -
The Awesome New Rooftop Bar at the Viceroy New York
By Sara Bliss on May 9, 2014When summer hits in NYC, nothing beats a rooftop bar with a view. The Roof bar at the Viceroy boasts killer cocktails, swoon-worthy views, and an indoor/outdoor bar run by the Gerber Group. I checked it out last week and there something so magical about catching the city from that vantage point. Looking out at Central Park from above the […] -
Sneak Peek: Checking out The Ludlow on the Lower East Side
By Sara Bliss on April 25, 2014The NYC hotel opening I’m most anticipating is the Ludlow Hotel on the Lower East Side in June. I interviewed owner/designer/hotelier Sean McPherson yesterday for a magazine assignment and got a sneak peek of the still in-construction hotel. His projects, like The Marlton, The Jane, and the Bowery hotel all manage to be reflective of the neighborhood they are in and incredibly […] -
Montauk in Manhattan: Gilligan’s at the Soho Grand
By Sara Bliss on July 6, 2013I love a great hotel bar. The ones are where even the locals want to hang out at. This summer Gilligan’s at the Soho Grand is that spot in NYC. I checked out the beach-themed alfresco pop-up for Refinery29 and decided it was going to my summer night go-to. The vibe is very laid-back with picnic tables, deck chairs, and kitschy […] -
New Sponsor Jamie Herzlinger Checks Into The Mark Hotel
By Sara Bliss on May 3, 2013So happy to welcome Hotel Chic’s newest sponsor Jamie Herzlinger. It is amazing how many new discoveries you make through blogging and that is how Jamie’s chic interiors came on my radar. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jamie helms a thriving design business and has been featured in Traditional Home and lonny. On her Jamieshop site you can score to-the trade furniture and […]
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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.