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The Ultimate Gallery Wall at the London Edition
By Sara Bliss on January 6, 2014Berners Tavern at the new London Edition is the buzzy it-restaurant of the moment, but beyond Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton’s menu, it’s the art that has people talking. The soaring space features over 180 photographs displayed gallery style. Schrager and his design team collaborated with Trunk Archive to select an amazing array of images. The bonus is that many of the photographs […] -
A New Boutique Escape in Mexico: Hotel Escondido
By Sara Bliss on December 31, 2013I’m working on the Hotel Chic list of places to go in 2014, and Grupo Habita‘s latest, Hotel Escondido definitely makes the cut. The 16 beach bungalows are located between the Pacific and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in the tiny surf town of Puerto Escondido. For the design, Architect Federico Rivera Rio created a contemporary take on a […] -
A Treehouse in Italy
By Sara Bliss on November 24, 2013Vogue’s Holiday Gift Guide featured this lovely gift idea–Suite Bleue, one of two treehouse rooms at La Piantata Bed & Breakfast in Arlena di Castro, Italy. Nestled in a century-old oak tree with views of lavender fields, an olive grove, and the mountains in the distance is probably one of the most romantic hotel rooms ever. The B&B is set in […] -
Touring the Viceroy New York
By Sara Bliss on November 20, 2013Just toured the new Viceroy New York. It’s the first hotel designed from the ground up by Roman & Williams ,the duo behind the Ace Hotel and the Standard New York. The husband and wife design team, Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer, gave each room oversized casement windows that immediately connect you with the city outside. The windows, and the killer city views […] -
A New Edition in London
By Sara Bliss on November 9, 2013The newest Edition hotel just opened in London and it looks amazing. Edition is the hip hotel brand that was born from the genius partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott. In 2011 the brand launched with Edition Waikiki (which broke off with the brand last year) then Istanbul in 2012. This fall they opened the doors to the Edition London. The new global hotel brand definitely […] -
Inside the Weekapaug Inn
By Sara Bliss on October 21, 2013A friend asked me today where she should go to skip town for a couple of babyfree nights this fall. The hotel has to be driving distance from NYC (around 2 hours would be perfect), must feel like an escape (life has been beyond chaotic) and should be a little bit luxe (with a busy job, a toddler in tow, […]
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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.