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Inside Gurney’s Montauk
By Sara Bliss on August 26, 2014Before Montauk was filled with hipsters, there was Gurney’s. The hotel opened in the 70s with a prime stretch of beachfront, rooms with sweeping ocean views, and the only seawater spa in North America. The hotel had its heyday in the 80s, but had seen better days 20 years later. A new multi-million dollar renovation is reviving Gurney’s for a […] -
A New Lighthouse Inn in Maine
By Sara Bliss on August 9, 2014There is something about staying in a lighthouse that feels so adventurous and romantic. A new hotel in Maine set in a restored lighthouse that dates back to 1836 also adds luxe to the mix with sumptuously designed rooms. The Inn at Cuckhold’s Lighthouse is set on a teeny windswept barrier island, ½ mile from bustling Boothbay Harbor Maine. As a guest, […] -
Beachy & Budget-Friendly in Provincetown
By Sara Bliss on August 2, 2014Granted the rooms are teeny–but the crisp whitewashed wainscoting, cheery beach house vibe, and starting prices of $150 a night have made The Salt House Inn the coolest hotel in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Just a couple of blocks from the beach, the 15-room inn is the vision of David Bowd (the COO of André Balazs’ hip hotels) and Kevin O’Shea interior designer […] -
A New Loft Hotel in Nantucket
By Sara Bliss on July 19, 2014If you’re visiting Nantucket and wanting the whole classic island experience-grey shingles, traditional preppy interiors, men wearing technicolor pants–the waterfront White Elephant Hotel is the perfect spot. But if you’re looking for something a little more contemporary, for a bigger group possibly, take a look at the White Elephant’s new Loft at 32 Main Street. It looks more like a sleek city […] -
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 […]
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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.