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.

—David Rees

Examples of boutique hotel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Petit Ermitage is an intimate boutique hotel on a quiet residential street in West Hollywood. — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and choosing one is always the hardest part. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Renderings show a larger hotel building fronted along Northeast 23rd Street while a smaller boutique hotel lines the property along North Main Street. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

This stunning Amalfi Coast boutique hotel overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, and guests can enjoy their complimentary meal on a serene terrace. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boutique hotel

• antiparallel
• antipersonnel
• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel