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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 […] -
Fun in Philly: The Hotel Monaco
By Sara Bliss on November 9, 2014I was in Philly a few weeks back and checked out the Hotel Monaco. It’s a bit like walking through the looking glass when you head inside. The lobby is a trippy riot of candy colors and bold-on-bold pattern. The lobby features a hot pink reception area decorated with Chinese calligraphy brushes flanked by bright yellow patterned wallpaper and Tiffany […] -
The Delano Arrives in Las Vegas
By Sara Bliss on October 25, 2014Vegas has a few big splashy openings this fall. There is the buzzy Philippe Starck designed SLS and the sleek all-suite Delano. The Delano’s all-gold exterior feels so Vegas. Perks include a new Alain Ducasse restaurant and the new 15,000 square-foot BATHHOUSE Spa that I just wrote about for Yahoo Beauty. Check out the pics of the new hotel below–definitely brings a little […] -
Inside The Catskills’ Coolest New Inn: The Arnold House
By Sara Bliss on October 3, 2014Want rolling hills, winding country roads, and turning leaves all within 2 hours of NYC? Looking for a unique boutique hotel that’s under $175 a night? Check out The Arnold House. I fell in love with the 9-room hotel when I stayed there a few weeks back. I was reporting on four Catskills hotels for Yahoo Travel and The Arnold was my […] -
Southern Style at Savannah’s Brice Hotel
By Sara Bliss on September 12, 2014I just wrote a piece for Yahoo Travel on the Hottest New Hotels. Included was the new Kimpton Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, The Brice. Set in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, the c. 1860 landmark building was once a horse livery. The hotel is filled with vintage finds from local shops, one-of-a-kind art, and a hotel library stocked with […] -
Get The Look of Nantucket’s 76 Main
By Sara Bliss on August 31, 2014Groovy patterns, cheery colors, beckoning furniture–the guest rooms at Nantucket’s 76 Main are adorable. Designed byBoston-based interior designer Rachel Reider to feel like preppy chic guest bedrooms in a New England beach house, they also offer amazing inspiration for a fun bedroom anywhere. Here’s how to get the look at home from this cute boutique hotel on Nantucket. Philip Jeffries […]
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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.