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Design Lessons from Hotel Ormelune in the French Alps
By Sara Bliss on December 28, 2011Two years ago the owners of the Hotel Ormelune decided to shake off predictable Alpine design cliches and use bright color, whimsy, and a pervading sense of fun, to guide their makeover. Enviably located at the foot of the slopes of the renowned Val d’Isere ski resort in the French Alps, the 46-room hotel now exudes a funky and fabulous vibe. […] -
Mod Style at 6 Columbus
By Sara Bliss on November 14, 2011Located on West 58th Street, just across the street from the bustling Time Warner Center and just 2 blocks from Central Park, 6 Columbus boasts an enviable location in the heart of Manhattan. Even better are the swank 60’s interiors designed by Steven Sclaroff. Those of you who love mod style (or are fans of the new show Pan Am), […] -
Groovy Style at The Tides Beach Club in Maine
By Sara Bliss on October 18, 2011The Tides Beach Club in Kennebunkport, Maine reopened this summer with a fresh new look for the century-old inn on the ocean. The owners teamed up with design guru Jonathan Adler to design 2 suites in his signature cheery style. The rest of the spaces are designed the way your dream beachhouse would be–relaxed and cozy with plenty of upbeat […] -
Serene Chic at Amagansett’s Reform Club Inn
By Sara Bliss on October 10, 2011Come September and October, the New Yorkers who give New Yorkers a bad name have cleared out and the gorgeous resort towns of Long Island become idyllic once again. Without the club hopping crowds, the fall is definitely the time to head out East. Amagansett’s Reform Club Inn offers a retreat designed with serenity in mind. The main inn, shown above, has […] -
Design Lessons from the Condesa DF Mexico City
By Sara Bliss on September 1, 2011Tucked away on a leafy street in the hip Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City is the Condesa DF hotel. Located in a charming French neoclassical building , the contemporary interiors have been beautifully renovated by architect Javier Sanchez. The pitch perfect interiors were the vision of Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, whose work you might recognize from the glam Connaught Bar […] -
Tilton Fenwick checks into Hotel du Petit Moulin in Paris
By Sara Bliss on August 19, 2011It’s been less than a year since they’ve launched their design firm Tilton Fenwick, but Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham have quickly become the designers to watch. With a sophisticated eye, an affinity for gorgeous color, and a fresh aesthetic, its no wonder that the design duo are turning heads. But it’s the fact that Anne and Suysel […]
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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.