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 island is also home to plenty of intimate boutique hotels and adults-only stays.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Sophy Hyde Park, a 98-room boutique hotel, opened in Hyde Park eight years ago in anticipation of the Obama center, said Director of Sales and Marketing Ivy McQueen.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
His high-end boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta also stood empty in March.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Previously, The Star and several other outlets reported that England’s soccer team would stay at The Inn at Meadowbrook, a 54-room boutique hotel located within Meadowbrook Park.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
This trendy spot sits inside a historic baroque house in the heart of Vienna, tucked within the boutique hotel The Leo Grand.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Maunder opened up his own boutique hotel, the Brecon, to serve as base camp for the four-day escape that included two full drive days.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
The former department store had been vacant for 40 years before the group transformed the space into a boutique hotel with 30 rooms, a lobby, a cooking school and a retail space.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Sophy Hyde Park, a 98-room boutique hotel, opened in Hyde Park eight years ago in anticipation of the Obama center, said Director of Sales and Marketing Ivy McQueen.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
His high-end boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta also stood empty in March.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Previously, The Star and several other outlets reported that England’s soccer team would stay at The Inn at Meadowbrook, a 54-room boutique hotel located within Meadowbrook Park.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
This trendy spot sits inside a historic baroque house in the heart of Vienna, tucked within the boutique hotel The Leo Grand.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Maunder opened up his own boutique hotel, the Brecon, to serve as base camp for the four-day escape that included two full drive days.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
The former department store had been vacant for 40 years before the group transformed the space into a boutique hotel with 30 rooms, a lobby, a cooking school and a retail space.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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