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If I lived downtown, I would hang out at The Marlton Hotel everyday. It’s the type of place that looks like it’s been there forever when in actuality, the hotel used to be the former flophouse of Jack Kerouac and Lenny Bruce. The space has had a top to bottom make over by the keen […]

One of the places I was most excited to stay while I was recently in London was the new London Edition Hotel. It’s a collaboration between Marriott hotels and hotelier and Studio 54 founder, Ian Schrager. There are bits of it that remind me of the Public Hotel in Chicago that Mr. Schrager also designed […]

Not sure if you all know but Domino magazine is back.  The New York Times referred to this newest incarnation as Domino 3.0 and it looks like the third time is the charm.  It’s no wonder though with Michelle Adams, the founder of Lonny, at the helm. I loved the new holiday issue on newsstands […]

I thought about titling this post The Deyrolle Hotel but thought it might be a little confusing.  The Château de la Bourdaisière hotel is however owned by Prince Louis Albert de Broglie, the man who resuscitated Deyrolle in Paris twice. Once in 2001, when he bought it and again in 2008 after a fire ravaged most of the shop […]

Unplugged

04 . 01 . 13

I spent this weekend unplugged, well mostly unplugged, and it was wonderful.  I feel like I need more weekends like this to recharge my batteries and preferably outside of the city.  I found the beautiful image above on Pinterest and after a little research found out it’s from Locusts-on-Hudson, a fabulous property owned by André Balazs with […]

After a brief reprieve of warmer temps on Saturday, we’re back to feeling the winter chill in New York.  Perfect time to revisit my trip to Morocco and luxurious stay at the Four Season Marrakech.  The hotel had only been open for a few short months when we arrived and we were the very first […]

One of the reasons I always wanted to move to New York was Studio 54.  Growing up, I would hear stories of this magical place where like in New York itself, anything was possible including seeing Bianca Jagger riding a white horse.  So when I was recently asked if I would like to attend the grand […]

When Stefan and I were in Miami, we stayed at the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach.  It is the perfect place for those who want to stay in a quieter and less over the top hotel.  It felt like we were staying in a friend’s home. Before I show you the hotel itself, I […]

Vacancy at Versailles

12 . 16 . 10

Visiting Château de Versailles is a magical yet exhausting experience.  You can’t possibly see it all in one day, as much as you may try.  While there are lovely hotels in the town to extend your visit, there is none that will be as conveniently located as the proposed Hôtel du Grand Contrôle which is […]

I was sent another fabulous photo of one of the rooms that Diane von Furstenberg designed for Claridge’s today. I love that sofa! It’s very Chic!

DVF for Claridges’s

07 . 13 . 10

I’ve been dying to see one of the 20 rooms at Claridge’s hotel in London designed by Diane von Furstenberg and finally I found one online at the Times magazine. I love the double headboard effect and the patterned fabric. It’s pretty chic and stylish but then again, I didn’t doubt that Diane would create […]

Checking In

04 . 14 . 10

Most hotels are owned and run by men. And what do men know about hospitality and housekeeping? Considering that they usually stock their rooms with only five hangers, I’d say not much. So I’m happy to report that some chic ladies are throwing their hats, or maybe I should say hard hats, into the hotel […]

If The Beverly Hills Hotel is like Doris Day, then the Chateau Marmont is more like The Doors. Instead of shiny and happy, it’s dark and brooding and beyond cool. It was modeled after a royal chateau in the Loire Valley of France and since it opened in 1929, it has been the hot spot […]

One of the highlights of my time in LA was brunch with Christian of Maison21 and Becca of Rebecca June Interior Design at The Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel. As you can see from my photos, the weather was gorgeous and we were so happy to have a fabulous table outside. On our […]

As I’ve mentioned a million times, I had an amazing time in LA! I didn’t think anything could top my trip to Paris but LA came very close! Paris was all about the architecture and beauty of the city while LA was all about the people and design stores. I definitely could not have experienced […]

Yes Please!

12 . 28 . 09

The clock hasn’t even struck 2010 yet and I’m already thinking about where I want to go in the new year. I just ran across photos of the Uxua Casa Hotel in Brazil that are quickly pushing it to the top of the list. The property was developed by Wilbert Das, the creative director of […]

A couple of readers who are planning trips to Paris themselves asked me about our hotel so here’s a look at the Hotel Prince de Conti. We actually stayed in two hotels so I’ll review them separately since they are located in different areas. I had a lot of suggestions from friends on where to […]