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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And then there’s also a new luxury boutique hotel opening up soon.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Shortly after, Chen submitted a proposal to the city to turn it into a boutique hotel.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
While the building footprint is the same, two back lots will provide additional parking, helping to solve an issue that had stalled a previous boutique hotel plan.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Architect Robert Morris-Nunn and his firm Circa retained much of the original factory’s bones, reportedly replacing only four beams, while transforming the site into an upscale art boutique hotel within one of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
This unfussy boutique hotel is decked out in midcentury modern furnishings and is just steps away from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, and the old monorail at Westlake Center.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
On top of that, Mendocino’s list of boutique hotels is formidable.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
One building, for instance, houses a furniture brand showroom, and the reception for The Audo, a boutique hotel.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The Kensington Hideaway, a boutique hotel a few minutes’ walk from Kensington Palace, is also having a Sloane moment, offering cocktails such as The Sloane Ranger Spritz, Chelsea Crafted and Trust Fund Mule.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Shortly after, Chen submitted a proposal to the city to turn it into a boutique hotel.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
While the building footprint is the same, two back lots will provide additional parking, helping to solve an issue that had stalled a previous boutique hotel plan.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Architect Robert Morris-Nunn and his firm Circa retained much of the original factory’s bones, reportedly replacing only four beams, while transforming the site into an upscale art boutique hotel within one of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
This unfussy boutique hotel is decked out in midcentury modern furnishings and is just steps away from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, and the old monorail at Westlake Center.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
On top of that, Mendocino’s list of boutique hotels is formidable.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
One building, for instance, houses a furniture brand showroom, and the reception for The Audo, a boutique hotel.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The Kensington Hideaway, a boutique hotel a few minutes’ walk from Kensington Palace, is also having a Sloane moment, offering cocktails such as The Sloane Ranger Spritz, Chelsea Crafted and Trust Fund Mule.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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