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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For those of us who haven’t managed to snag a weekend invitation, there’s Greydon House, a 20-room boutique hotel right in the center of town (and just a 2 minute walk from the ferry dock).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
And so Sublime was born in 2014 as a boutique hotel with just 14 rooms, eventually turning into a five-star mainstay that took Comporta from an under-the-radar destination to a tony Portuguese hot spot for the international jet-set.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Riva Beach Club Sip an Aperol spritz or a glass of Swiss merlot after a leisurely lake swim at Riva Beach Club, a boutique hotel whose beachside access in Vira—the historical center of Gambarogno—is hard to beat.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The company also operates an outdoor boutique hotel in Escalante, Utah.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Amenities like high thread-count bedding, organic toiletries, and blackout curtains mimic the experience of a private boutique hotel stay.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
This comes shortly after Airbnb launched pilots in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Madrid, allowing users to book rooms in boutique hotels rather than its usual fare of private residences.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Located in the heart of downtown, the Colonial Inn has been around since 1838 and is now one of the oldest buildings to operate as a boutique hotel in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
For years, Asheville, North Carolina, marketed itself as a mountain escape known for breweries, boutique hotels and Blue Ridge views.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
And so Sublime was born in 2014 as a boutique hotel with just 14 rooms, eventually turning into a five-star mainstay that took Comporta from an under-the-radar destination to a tony Portuguese hot spot for the international jet-set.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Riva Beach Club Sip an Aperol spritz or a glass of Swiss merlot after a leisurely lake swim at Riva Beach Club, a boutique hotel whose beachside access in Vira—the historical center of Gambarogno—is hard to beat.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The company also operates an outdoor boutique hotel in Escalante, Utah.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Amenities like high thread-count bedding, organic toiletries, and blackout curtains mimic the experience of a private boutique hotel stay.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
This comes shortly after Airbnb launched pilots in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Madrid, allowing users to book rooms in boutique hotels rather than its usual fare of private residences.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Located in the heart of downtown, the Colonial Inn has been around since 1838 and is now one of the oldest buildings to operate as a boutique hotel in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
For years, Asheville, North Carolina, marketed itself as a mountain escape known for breweries, boutique hotels and Blue Ridge views.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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