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Soho Beach House Summer Playlist
By Sara Bliss on June 4, 2012Every few years or so, South Beach has a new reigning hotel. Right now, the place to stay is Soho Beach House, the sunny outpost of the hip member’s only social club founded in London. If you want to experience perks that otherwise only come with an invitation-only membership, you can check in to any Soho House as a hotel […] -
Design Lessons from the Saguaro
By Sara Bliss on April 29, 2012The vibrantly hued Saguaro in Palm Springs is proof that color can totally transform a space. Formerly a bland Holiday Inn, the 70s motel is now thriving in its reincarnation as a hip hotel (it was the hot place to stay for Coachella). Architects Paul Aferiat and Peter Stamberg chose 12 brilliant hues found in native desert wildflowers for the hotel’s […] -
French Glamour in NYC: The Dior Suite at the St. Regis
By Sara Bliss on February 28, 2012To sample a little bit of Paris in New York, I checked out the revamped Dior Suite at the St. Regis in midtown Manhattan. The Dior Suite is one of two the hotel created in partnership with iconic brands (the other is the pretty Tiffany suite). The sophisticated design of the 12th floor Dior apartment is inspired by the fashion house’s chic ateliers […] -
Vintage Style at the Palihotel in West Hollywood
By Sara Bliss on February 23, 2012Following on the hip heels of Palihouse in West Hollywood, developer and hotelier Avi Brosh has just launched Palihotel on L.A.’s happening Melrose Avenue. The 32 room boutique hotel has a similar cool, laid back and un-hotellike vibe as its predecessor, but amps up the throwback design cues with loads of vintage furniture & art, along with a 70s color […] -
Design Lessons from The Viceroy in Santa Monica
By Sara Bliss on February 8, 2012In terms of boutique hotel design, it is almost impossible to top the Viceroy in Santa Monica. The dramatic details, unique styling, sexy color scheme, and 1940s Hollywood inspiration showcase design star Kelly Wearstler at her best. So many great ideas to make your own here, and many of them can be done on the cheap. FRAME MIRRORS AS ART: […] -
A NYC Native Guest Blogs about The Edgewater in Seattle
By Sara Bliss on February 5, 2012My friend, and fellow New Yorker, Laura L.M. Hill recently launched a very cool website called New York Natives, which chronicles NYC life from a native perspective. Funny, insightful, and unexpected, the site has become a must read for those of us who are in love with the rollercoaster ride of life in this crazy city. Today we’re lucky enough […]
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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.