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The Ritz Paris Revamp: What’s Old Is New Again
By Sara Bliss on August 20, 2016I’m all for cool hotels with innovative design ideas, but there is something so transporting about stepping into a classic grand hotel. Take the unrivaled Ritz Paris. Originally a private palace, it opened as a hotel in 1898 and became one of the world’s most legendary hotels. A celebration of French 18th century design with lots of Louis furniture, silk […] -
Paradise Beach: A New Escape in Nevis
By Sara Bliss on November 29, 2015If you’re looking for a glamorous escape that’s a hybrid of house and hotel, check out Paradise Beach in Nevis. The boutique resort features seven two to four-bedroom beachfront villas. With the benefits of a hotel, a butler and concierge arrange meals, water sports, spa treatments, or local adventures. However, the roomy villas boast kitchens, lap pools, grills, and outdoor […] -
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 […] -
Inside Spain’s Dreamy Mas De Torrent Hotel
By Sara Bliss on November 19, 2014Our new contributor Jackie Bryant reports from Hotel Mas de Torrent in Spain: Spain is no stranger to rustic chic, as many hotels in the countryside are repurposed feudal manors and farmhouses. In the northeastern region of Catalonia, these old homes called mas or masia dot the rolling hills. Some are more updated than others, and the most successful are those that have been able to […] -
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 […]
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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.