boutique hotel
noun
plural boutique hotels
: a usually small upscale hotel that is often independently owned and that has distinctive decor that may reflect the culture of its location or be themed in another way
A new boutique hotel inspired by the Titanic is hoping to dock in Columbus. Unsinkable Hotels … is advancing plans to replicate the iconic ship on land in central Ohio, featuring period-inspired guest suites, fine dining and luxury amenities.—
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The Hazelton Hotel In the heart of Toronto’s glamorous Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel is one of the finest boutique hotels in the city.
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Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The 18-room boutique hotel overlooks Penny Pond and has a pool.
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Nancy Kane,
Curbed,
25 June 2026
There is a smattering of mid-tier or boutique hotels in central Colima or the nearby village of Comala, and a few resort hotels in Manzanillo.
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Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Centered around a unique office building and boutique hotel, a large development district near Dunwoody’s MARTA station and Perimeter Mall is missing something, according to its designers.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
The terminal is just minutes away from fantastic dim sum, a new boutique hotel, and 50 miles of bike trails surrounded by wildlife.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The Metcalfe This stylish boutique hotel is perfectly located—just a short walk from Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The Casita towel perfectly captures the effortless elegance of a boutique hotel getaway.
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Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Situated high on Beacon Hill, XV Beacon is a luxurious jewel box of a boutique hotel.
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
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Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The 18-room boutique hotel overlooks Penny Pond and has a pool.
—
Nancy Kane,
Curbed,
25 June 2026
There is a smattering of mid-tier or boutique hotels in central Colima or the nearby village of Comala, and a few resort hotels in Manzanillo.
—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Centered around a unique office building and boutique hotel, a large development district near Dunwoody’s MARTA station and Perimeter Mall is missing something, according to its designers.
—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
The terminal is just minutes away from fantastic dim sum, a new boutique hotel, and 50 miles of bike trails surrounded by wildlife.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The Metcalfe This stylish boutique hotel is perfectly located—just a short walk from Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The Casita towel perfectly captures the effortless elegance of a boutique hotel getaway.
—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Situated high on Beacon Hill, XV Beacon is a luxurious jewel box of a boutique hotel.
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
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“Boutique hotel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutique%20hotel. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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