The Best Eco Friendly Boutique Hotels in 2026
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One of the hippest hotels in the center of Delray Beach, Florida, The Ray is definitely a place to see and be seen. We’ll take the locale of “Pineapple Grove Arts District” with a grain of gentrifying salt, but there are a good selection of artsy spots nearby, and the hotel fits right in. The facade is all glass and glitz; a pretty lovely contemporary building that fits in well with the Delray Beach’s beachy vibes. It’s not the most intimate space, but it’s definitely got character, and plenty of… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel Le Germain in Downtown Montreal is a bright modern take on boutique hotels that we’re happy to see growing. The Quebecois Germain Hotel chain have been introducing Canada to sophisticated, contemporary accommodation since the 90s. And this, their third hotel, remains one of their most eye-catching. A building coated in colour and stripes welcomes guests to a super-chic, modern interior. The crisp, minimalist-adjacent elegance of the lobby is the perfect foil to the on-the-edge-of-taste facade. It adds maturity that might feel boring if you hadn’t entered from a doorway… > Read Our Full Review
BRACH Madrid on Gran Via, is an iconic building on an iconic street. It’s all sweeping white stone covered in carvings and filled with luxury antiques. BRACH, of course, is a French brand, born in Paris, but slowly pushing rhizomes through the streets of Western Europe’s favourite capitals (next up: Rome). But, that’s not the only connection. This 1922 building was built over the house where Victor Hugo spent a brief spell as a child. BRACH Madrid is rich yet homey, as unpretentious as a 5-star hotel with a fabulous… > Read Our Full Review
A lot of Downtown San Antonio’s charm is stucco buildings and ageless architecture, but that’s not all of it. Take this gleaming glass tower of a hotel, taller and more reflective than any of its counterparts. The Thompson, from Hyatt, is on bigger side of how we like our boutiques, but its sleek modern zhuzh is undeniable. The building itself has plenty of little hints at Art Deco, and the interiors lean in. Light fixtures are grand and the walls geometric. Nothing is pastiche, however, the entire establishment is undeniably… > Read Our Full Review
This culture-forward site in Downtown Durham,North Carolina is yet another iteration of 21c Museum’s boutique hotel concept. The museum/hotel/chic dining spot concept isn’t super unique, but the Louisville, Kentucky-originated 21c is definitely the leader of the pack. Buildings are typically sleek, stylish and contemporary, and their Durham branch is no exception. It feels almost like an iconic skyscraper, despite, or perhaps because of, the brand’s brightly-colored penguins perched on the sides like a bunch of adorable gargoyles. There’s definitely a sense of being wrapped up in Downtown, with the bustle… > Read Our Full Review
This intimate boutique hotel in Lisbon’s upscale Amoreiras neighbourhood lives right up to its name. Sublime Lisboa is tucked on a corner of a bright, tree-lined street, and the 20th-century townhouse it occupies has a timeless appeal. Normally, antique buildings like this come with very ‘cosy’ (read: small) rooms, and there’s a very small bit of that here. In general, however, every option is comfortable. Even the smaller options benefit from excellent design work. As with many Lisbon boutique hotels, Sublime balances hip design and elegant sophistication beautifully. Common areas… > Read Our Full Review
Part of Ameron, a prestigious European boutique hotel chain, AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac brings dependable luxury to a dependable lakeside setting. We probably wouldn’t term this 1928 building an Art Deco masterpiece, but it’s definitely got historic charm. A prime location, right next to Zürichsee, sure doesn’t hurt either. Under the building facade’s slightly severe modern lines is some geometric carving that works nicely with a beautifully decorated interior. And it’s here that the style takes off. Rugs over parquet flooring are bold and eye-catching. A black, white, and… > Read Our Full Review
You’ll find Boutique Hotel F6 on one of Helsinki’s very orderly streets near the harbour, an orderly building with perfectly arranged striped awnings over each window. The interior is equally put-together, with an additional feeling of squishy welcome courtesy of an inner courtyard that looks like it belongs to Emma Mackey in Barbie. There’s a retro charm to the situation, paired with the surreal quality of the floor-lamp-esque outdoor lights and the orangey ‘ground’. It sounds like it could be weird, and it is, but just a little, and weird… > Read Our Full Review
A Downtown Tulsa icon, Tulsa Club is one of the city’s most prominent historic hotels. Built in 1927 to house a high society social club, this Art Deco gem has a lot of stories in its walls. Taken over by Hilton in the 2010s, it is now part of the brand’s exclusive Curio Collection. Thus, we’re looking at luxury. The common areas are breathtaking, the accommodation full of modern comforts. It all plays with the geometric elegance, deftly merging the past and present, very much hitting the futuristic side of… > Read Our Full Review
The StateView Hotel sits in a gorgeous green area of Southwest Raleigh and offers peace and relaxation but with easy access to lots of nearby activities. The location is one of the best parts, actually, the proximity to green spaces a nice way to experience how Raleigh is far more in touch with nature than most cities. The StateView itself is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, and so has more than a tinge of corporate. It’s also a bit bigger than most of our favorite hotels. If you want an… > Read Our Full Review
The Manes is old on the outside, new on the inside, housed in a 1891 Neo-Renaissance building stood imposingly on a street near the Vltava. It makes quite a statement as you disembark from your taxi. Inside it’s shiny surfaces and black and white, whimsical contemporary takes on classic artwork on the walls. It’s past meets sleek present, in a way, but there’s not much effort to blend the two. There are plenty of hotels in Prague that show more ingenuity in the pairing, but that’s not really the point… > Read Our Full Review
This Downtown Grand Rapids Michigan hotel might be part of a large chain, but it’s a lovely balance of comfort, luxury and easygoing style all the same. The building is not our favorite, one of those boxy contemporary types, but it does have a good showing of windows, and the interiors make up for any lack of exterior charm. Inside, we’re talking a relaxing base of grays and whites studded with colorful accents. There are plenty of local touches, too, for anyone who gets a bit spooked by the Hilton… > Read Our Full Review
This Memphis, Tennessee hotel jumps straight on the new trend of boutique hotels in renovated train stations. Like some others, the station in question still runs daily, though in a limited capacity. You might think the noise would be an issue, but actual train traffic is very limited, and tramways aren’t known for their noise pollution. Guests don’t seem to have many issues with this element, so sensitive sleepers can breathe easy. And the renovation is a clear success. The building itself, a 1914 Roman Revival number, is a gorgeous… > Read Our Full Review
New Haven, Connecticut, isn’t exactly a hotspot for boutique hotels, which makes it even more exciting to find this unique place right on the edge of the Quinnipiac in the Long Wharf district. Hotel Marcel occupies a 1960’s Brutalist masterpiece, originally the headquarters of the Armstrong Rubber Company. It’s a building like none other in the city, and stands out in the best of ways. Currently owned by Becker+Becker and part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection, it has hardly shed its corporate roots. However, the intent on purchasing the property… > Read Our Full Review
Bairro Alto Hotel, in the Lisbon neighbourhood of the same name, is a nicely old fashioned, upscale option in the City of Seven Hills. But, at Bairro Alto Hotel, you don’t really have to deal with the hills unless you want to. You’re at the top of a hill here for starters, hence the name, and it’s a pretty much self contained, touristic neighbourhood. The hotel is pretty self contained too. It is the kind of place that you could probably spend a week in, if you brought a nice… > Read Our Full Review
Nobis Copenhagen, like its sister boutique hotels, is a reliable source of comfort and indulgence for any Nordic travels. It’s nicely situated on the edge of one of Copenhagen’s most popular neighbourhoods, plus super close to much sightseeing. Being next door to the famous Tivoli Gardens is an extra plus. The hotel itself occupies a renovated 1903 building, a lovely construction with a deftly designed interior. The atmosphere is one of quiet but cheery sophistication. Spaces are large and windows are set to let in plenty of precious Nordic sun…. > Read Our Full Review
It’s a lot bigger than we like and the Hoxton, Williamsburg might not be the most homey of NYC boutique hotels, but they seem to have cracked the code for cool. With a vibrant lobby café, rooftop restaurant and a natural vibe that belies the severe exterior, the Hoxton fits all the hippest parts of boutique hoteliery into one aggressively rectangular package. A bit space age in appearance externally, be ready for all the windows, plenty of stone, and that classic Brooklyn post-industrial vibe inside. and the UK chain aspect… > Read Our Full Review
In an emerging destination like Asheville, it can be difficult to find a boutique hotel that feels established but not out-of-touch, but this Downtown fixture has it all. As one of the hotels that set Asheville’s popularity in stone, it’s cool without feeling trendy, paying loving tribute to the old factory building’s past. You’ll feel the palpable romance of old brick and unique stairways that gleam with some kind of post-industrial elegance. It’s not just a lot of references to steel production, however. This boutique hotel does an impeccable job… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel Lilla Roberts, in Kaartinkaupunki is on the large side for a boutique hotel, something surprisingly common in Helsinki. It’s a vaguely brutalist number that does, we’ll admit, contrast nicely with the more ornamental, government type buildings around it. Once inside though, we’re back in Boutique Hotel World. The interiors of Hotel Lilla Roberts are full of Art Deco inspiration – plenty of glass, geometric motifs, and opulent touches. To us, it feels a bit international derivative, not so Helsinki-born and bred. We generally like the idea of something a… > Read Our Full Review
This Brooklyn Heights boutique hotel is a large-scale eco-designed building integrated into Brooklyn Bridge Park. We’re talking green roofs, of course, repurposed Coney Island boardwalk, extensive sunshades, and more. The building is designed to meld with the location, with a publicly accessible walkthrough that lets you out onto the park. Nobody’s ever said Brooklyn had bad views, but your average hotel rooftop will feel a bit bland after a stay here. The park allows for some green space, while the Manhattan skyline stretches out in the distance. The hotel is… > Read Our Full Review
The name The Thief is a nod to the area’s history; the now artsy Tjuvholmen district once had a reputation for unsavoury characters. We’ll assume the hotel is a force of a happier kind of gentrification, because it’s hard to imagine now. Most of the characters you’ll encounter here will be super sweet. The staff are super friendly and professional, and your fellow guests just lazy in the throes of top-class hospitality. The Thief Hotel feels effortlessly hip, and it has some impeccably executed contemporary design. A rooftop bar/restaurant and… > Read Our Full Review
Maybe it’s the name, the mood, the imposing architecture, but we imagine Hotel Gotham is where Lestat de Lioncourt stays when in town for a City match. Interiors are as commanding as the tall arches and tiered levels of the converted 1920s bank building. Black and white tiling and red velvet are definitely worthy of a dramatic immortal on a UK tour. The bellboys look particularly biteable in mint-green or clean black, fully buttoned up in a classic formality that few boutique hotels go for these days. The entire hotel… > Read Our Full Review
This Midtown Manhattan boutique hotel gives moody, contemporary in the heart of NYC. The exterior, a tower of metal and glass, is sleek and shiny. The interior maintains the same, glowing with light through pane upon pane of glass dividers. The prominent clock walks the line between train station and steampunk, and part of us wishes they had explored further the dystopian Victorian vibe. Yet, they chose a more standard, sophisticated path, and in fairness, many guests might appreciate that more. So it’s all pretty carefully put-together, but with hints… > Read Our Full Review
This Downtown Cincinnati hotel is a sleek contemporary space perfect for anyone with an eye for design. Like a pair of well-connected siblings who live in different cities, the Kinley brand seems pretty determined to make its mark on the US boutique hotel scene. It’s backed by Marriott and (shocker!) part of its Autograph Collection, so if you want a mom-and-pop authentic Cincy experience, you’ll want to keep looking. It’s a total Skarsgård brother of a hotel, however. The Kinley Cincinnati might not be pulling itself up by its bootstraps,… > Read Our Full Review
A hyper-contemporary box of tiles in Malaga Centro, H10 Croma is a unique hotel worthy of the attention. H10 is a collection of European, typically Spanish, hotels, each with something just a bit special. This one is a series of impressive design choices, from the geometric tiles surrounding each balcony to the sustainability-friendly heat pumps. The outside could read too minimalist, but the rest of the hotel doesn’t hold to it. The walls are mostly white, sure, but other design elements have the texture, colour, and life of a renovated… > Read Our Full Review
Palacio Solecio is a meticulously renovated 18th century palace in the heart of Malaga’s Old Town One for amateur historians, for sure, but we don’t think anyone else will have much in the way of complaints. The building’s legacy is absolutely worth diving into, but so are the marble bathrooms and signature cocktails. Buttery stone and gorgeous wrought iron welcome you into a cluster of romantic brick walls. These surround a breathtaking courtyard surrounded by elegant arcades where you can eat and drink to your heart’s content. Follow stairs up… > Read Our Full Review
This central boutique hotel sits near Quinconces, in the heart of Bordeaux’s elegant city centre. Tucked on a tree-lined avenue, surrounded by grand Neoclassical architecture, Villas Foch really does fit right in. There’s plenty of grandeur to be admired at Villas Foch, and we love the bespoke artwork in the common areas designed to fit perfectly inside the 19th-century sandstone walls. There’s a pretty perfect blend of historical and modern in the space, classic architecture tempered by bold yet sophisticated colour. We’re talking chequerboard marble tile meets wrought iron railings… > Read Our Full Review
First opening in 1927, Rosewood Hotel Georgia provides some old-time glamour to central Vancouver’s generally modern hotel scene. Not that it’s really a throwback to a former age, it has been much modernized, but with a clear respect for its roots. The original, twenties era, Hotel Georgia was a stately stone number with those glowing blade signs that make old hotels so charming. And there’s still gorgeous wrought iron and carved stone all around. Generally a boutique hotel shouldn’t be this big, but with the surprising lack of historical hotels… > Read Our Full Review
We’d almost give our firstborn to change the name of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha. It’s part of the CoolRooms, Spain-wide, chain of excellent, eco-friendly hotels, none of which are done justice by having crap names. And this Palacio Real-adjacent boutique hotel in the centre of Madrid, in particular. We’ll grudgingly admit, though, that its orange neon sign looks, well, cool. All that aside, CoolRooms’s ethos is infusing gorgeous landmark buildings with lush contemporary design. It’s done beautifully in most cases, but Palacio de Atocha is exemplary. The 1852 palace has… > Read Our Full Review
Across from the Titanic Experience and those Belfast icons, the Harland & Wolff cranes, the Titanic Hotel gets close to gimmicky in a few places but swerves at the last minute. The ship itself was built there just there, in the Harland & Wolff shipyards, so it’s hard to accuse the hotel of gimmickry, to be fair. And wisely, it doesn’t try to compete with the Titanic Museum’s eye-catching architecture. It’s a straightforward red brick, old industrial box-type building. Though Kate Winslet isn’t running around the halls with a giant… > Read Our Full Review
Eco Boutique Hostal Grau is a unique, upscale, private room hostel right off La Rambla, and by Plaça Catalunya – pretty much the heart of downtown Barcelona. It’s a fun, relaxed place, but not at all a typical party/youth hostel. We mean, like, actually relaxed, with plenty of adult, and family-friendly vibes. There’s a post-industrial chic to the whole thing. We’re talking enough pastel paint, butcher block and monstera to open an Anthropologie. Yet, touches of grunge, sneaky floral tiles and plants everywhere, tone down the too-clean vibes. It all… > Read Our Full Review
The highly respected Firmdale boutique hotel company’s first non-U.K. venture was the 11-floor, 86-room Crosby Street Hotel. Smack bang in the middle of SoHo, Manhattan but on a surprisingly quiet street, we find the location very hard to beat. It has a cozy, homely feel throughout, though artistic flair also abounds – most of the common areas and their individually designed rooms display a dazzling array of bold colors, quirky patterns, and interesting art. The industrial-style floor-to-ceiling windows allow for impressive views, particularly from the upper floors (they cost… > Read Our Full Review
If you’re in LA to enjoy Southern California’s natural beauty, this Malibu Hills boutique retreat is for you. Owned by the same family for 80 years, Calamigos Guest Ranch is a 200-acre property offering privacy and relaxation in a stunning natural setting. Sure, it takes a drive to see the Hollywood Stars or the Venice Boardwalk, but when you’re far away from the hubbub of the city, the hubbub is far away from you. If you do it right, that drive might be one of the most scenic of your… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel Malleberg is an eco-conscious, (Green Key Certification) Bruges boutique hotel run by a friendly local couple. The building is a historic Flemish townhouse, once home to the Surrealist painter Rachel Baes. The interiors are now of course modernised, the decor is pretty contemporary but the atmosphere and the aesthetic still feel suitably olde. The food is entirely plant-based at Hotel Malleberg, which may be, well, we’d hope not, but, off-putting to some. Regardless, their vegan breakfasts are so good we’d rate it as a very good place for the… > Read Our Full Review
Bask by the waterfront for this iconic Riveira boutique, which boasts modern luxury, historic beauty and central convenience. Pestana Vintage Porto occupies a set of 18th century buildings deemed culturally significant by UNESCO, so you know you’re in good hands. And they are uniformly charming from the outside, walls a warm range of ochres, brick reds, and soft stone. It sparks the imagination, visions of riverboat merchants just an easy daydream away. The hotel, in our humble opinion, got a bit carried away trying to contemporize the interior though. Rather… > Read Our Full Review
The eye-catching Edwardian building in Covent Garden feels very Dorian Gray. There’s glamour here, beauty, and the promise of indulgence. And at the end you check out and go on your merry way instead of killing anyone, which we prefer. It’s a squeaky-clean, shiny take on the centre of the city. Top class amenities and facilities supported by impeccable service. It’s inviting in the way that your rich aunt’s house is inviting – make yourself at home, but don’t forget it’s a very fancy home. It lacks any, even little,… > Read Our Full Review
This sleek boutique hotel sits on the top of Lyon’s most lovely hill, Fourvière. It’s contemporary at its finest, yet it actually fits into the fabric of this old city surprisingly well. We suspect it’s all the windows. Created by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte and designer Jacques Grange, the architecture takes a delicately considered modern approach. It does err on the side of beige, with a neutral colour palette that might benefit from a little zhuzh. Those views, though… Lyon’s beauty is on full display from Villa Maïa, particularly at… > Read Our Full Review
This is a beautifully situated hotel in the artsy district of Downtown Dallas. And a sleek modern testament to the good taste of Hilton’s Curio Collection. This well-curated collection of gems from over the world has a soft spot for the unique, just like us. There are plenty of fairly conventional luxuries in the HALL Arts Hotel: brand-name sheets, all of the windows, a rooftop pool, etc. The real novelty lies in a local-meets-global collection of fine art distributed throughout. Its main strength is photography, but an additional set of… > Read Our Full Review
This Downtown Cincinnati hotel is the perfect combination of contemporary glamour and old-school chic. A standalone building in the old Tudor style perched on a corner by one of the city’s many cute little parks, entering Lytle Park Hotel feels like discovering another world. The interior is dripping in luxury, the exterior giving full-on mansion vibes. Part of the Marriott’s Autograph collection, this isn’t entirely surprising, but some Marriotts lack a bit in the personality department. Not so here. It’s definitely eclectic, with an Orientalist undercurrent in the fountains and… > Read Our Full Review
If you like a little drama to spice up your travel, this Central Oslo boutique hotel is undoubtedly the place to be. Like many a Nordic boutique hotel, Hotel Christiania Teater is on the large side. The rule of thumb is that the larger the hotel, the less personable it is, and the less unique. But we’re presenting this one as a strong exception. In renovating this 1918 theatre, hotel owners opted for a small menagerie of luxury spaces rather than the traditional 100+ identical rooms and suites. It’s a… > Read Our Full Review
The Redmont Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama, opened in 1925, as a 200-key luxury guesthouse. At that time, its ensuite bathrooms were the height of opulence. Of course, as the years have progressed the hotel has undergone plenty of work, but it’s maintained a definite air of prestige. We love the eye-catching exterior, a grand sandy brick number with wrought iron awnings. Inside, well. We usually feel like the Hilton Curio partnership makes it easy to recommend a hotel, but we’re not convinced the chain has done the upkeep the place deserves…. > Read Our Full Review
This Old Port hotel, set as it is in the Portland Press Herald’s former Gannett Building, is the perfect boutique hotel for admirers of the written word. Sadly, you’ll no longer find hordes of camera-wielding Jimmy Olsens, though it’s not out of the question that you’ll see a Ron Burgundy type. The hotel still attracts its fair share of high-profile writers and performers; it’s a lovely place for anyone to spend a night. With a stash of vintage typewriters, letterforms and homages to Maine literaries on the walls, some might… > Read Our Full Review
This contemporary Short North, Columbus boutique is a put-together place perfect for a stylish vacation in a stylish part of town. If you were heading to an Arts District for grungy creative charm, we’ll have to disappoint you. Short North is on the other end of an upscale development project. This shows in the hotel. It’s fully branded, as are many hotels in the area. The building is unique, window-coated and sleek. They’ve made it to fit into the clean lines and wide streets of the area, with plenty of… > Read Our Full Review
There are some words that always look nice next to each other, and we’d like to add ‘luxury wine spa hotel’ to any list. Porto’s the Yeatman Hotel offers all of it in one beautiful package, tied up with cheerful yellow chiffon or stuffed in an oversized barrel. No, really, they have barrel beds. More on that later. The Yeatman is a bit bigger than most of Porto’s top boutique hotels, lacking slightly in the intimacy you’ll find elsewhere. If you can handle a bit more of a business-chic vibe,… > Read Our Full Review
Andersen Boutique Hotel Copenhagen clearly has the Danish capacity for design, but stepping inside this lovely corner of East Vesterbro, it’s clear it’s not the minimalist haven you might expect. It’s a hotel with plenty of personality, and it’s not just the lovely brick exterior. We think the bright colours, mainly pinks, and patterning inside feel on the edge of aggressive. They don’t seem to make a lot of sense with the building they occupy. Anyone who enjoyed the Barbie movie or remains all-in on the Lisa Frank nostalgia might… > Read Our Full Review
The g (yes, lower case – more silly branding decisions for us to admire) is a mildly ostentatious Galway City boutique hotel, which gives a sandwich of first impressions. The building is modern, sure, but nothing gives away too much from the outside. The little circular roof bits are cute, and even the colourful nighttime lighting is more cool than flamboyant. Once you enter The g Hotel, however, the party starts. Solidly in the camp of somewhat camp, design-forward, boutique hotels, the lobby, restaurants, and meeting areas shine with sumptuous… > Read Our Full Review
This small boutique hotel pairs contemporary comfort with the historic character of Carnot-Gailleton in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement. At the heart of Hotel De Verdun 1882 is a beautiful stone staircase, from which guests access their rooms. It allows the generally clean-lined, contemporary interiors to blend into the building’s historic character. Hotel De Verdun 1882 respects tradition but isn’t afraid of thoughtful, subtle contemporary design. Things are crisp, but eclectic collections of artwork and vintage trinkets spread throughout the hotel add homeliness to the mix. And the vibe is homely and… > Read Our Full Review
Between the crooked streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the open avenues of its New, The Balmoral nicely reflects the city’s particular blend of historic and contemporary. Anyone who has so much as peeped at Edinburgh before will know this landmark Victorian building, originally built as a railway hotel. It’s bigger than we usually like our boutique hotels. But The Balmoral an Edinburgh icon, and the size of the building belies the size of the hotel. Much of the space is devoted to top-notch facilities, and hospitality is so on… > Read Our Full Review
Beacon Hill is one of the most classic of all New England neighborhoods, and the Whitney boutique hotel matches its surroundings in class and elegance. The red-brick façade and orderly rows of windows reflect classic Boston architecture, but there’s some more contemporary flair here too. The decor is sophisticated and unobtrusive, grays and whites in stylish fabrics and soft leather. There’s substance here too though and the final result is a quietly polished hotel supported by strong service and an excellent concierge team. What are the rooms like? Room… > Read Our Full Review
There’s an almost endless source of culture in Stockholm’s Hotel Frantz. The 1647 building was commissioned by a local tailor, with seemingly excellent taste. It’s a gorgeous red brick situation in cool, very central Södermalm. It sits beside a landmark building, Stockholms sjömanshem, and across from the City Museum. Inside, you’ll find plenty of style, traces of whimsy, some tiny but lovely rooms, a stunner of a breakfast, and a cosy bar. Hotel Frantz also has a retro-y kind of minimalism and hints of Art Deco. Nothing even comes close… > Read Our Full Review
This Old Naples boutique homage to corporate and commercial chic is where you want to be for an earnestly Florida vacation. A glowing mall entrance gives way to a bright white entryway studded with giant chandeliers and all of the orchids. Staying right on 5th Ave is a nice catch; the neighborhood is perfect for a deep dive into the glossier parts of Naples city life. Think white, in every sense. Sparkling cleanliness yields not much personality, but it’s great for that luxurious vibe. The pool is a sea of… > Read Our Full Review
In the grand tradition of European boutique hotels, Vinnci Larios Diez, Malaga, offers shiny new accommodation in a historic building. The exterior is stately and handsome, warm brick and stone only slightly undermined by the commercial spaces on either side of the entrance. This is what you get, though, in the heart of a tourist town. Marqués de Larios is a lively street lined with commercial space, perfect for downtown-lovers. If you’re looking for something more retreat-like, we’ve got other options. If you want to be at the heart of… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel St. George has the style and the substance. It’s an expanse of design luxury in a stunner of a historic building. It’s a tad too large, we’ll admit, for a boutique hotel, but that’s Helsinki for ya. Since the size comes hand-in-hand with the type of architecture, though, we’re more than happy to accept. The building in question has a long and storied history. Finished in 1890, it was used as a publishing house and as headquarters for many cultural societies before its transformation into a hotel. It’s all… > Read Our Full Review
The Mont, by Merrion Square, offers comfort and sophistication, at very reasonable rates for a central Dublin boutique hotel. The building itself isn’t much to write home about, though we do like the cast-iron detailing surrounding the doors. Inside has large windows and sleek, design hotel, decor: muted neutrals, peppered with colourful geometrics. Though decor may err on the generic side, it’s a very comfortable hotel with top quality amenities, good service and reasonable pricing. What are the rooms like? 96 rooms: Modern, well-equipped rooms with plenty of natural… > Read Our Full Review
A landmark that’s eye-catching from literally every angle, URSO’s building in Madrid alone is enough to warrant a stay. Get ready to wander grand staircases, then, and admire the exquisite stained-glass. You’ll even find some wall paintings that look like they could feature in the opening credits of White Lotus. And the So Fancy You Could Make Biting Social Satire About It vibes extend throughout URSO. There’s a lot of white and gold, contemporary opulence designed to complement the grand neoclassical architecture. It does it beautifully, if a bit predictably…. > Read Our Full Review
This famed Upper East Side, NYC boutique hotel is a shoo-in for any New York hotel list, a real celebrity in hospitality circles. It sometimes gets criticized as overrated, but how could it not be? There’s hype around The Carlyle. We’re talking A-list guests, particularly in the field of music, Met Gala fashion, etc.; it’s a scene all unto itself. We can see how this might not appeal to all boutique hotel enjoyers, though. With just shy of 200 rooms, it’s much larger than we usually like, and has a… > Read Our Full Review
You won’t get any more central SoHo than the sleek, contemporary tower building of the ModernHaus hotel. Snuggled in a little triangular area by 6th Ave and Canal Street, the hotel rises above a lower wood-clad base, creating a unique profile in a neighborhood better known for historic cast-iron buildings The tower is a smidge disconnected from the lateral panels of the all-wood facade. Yet, the resulting views more than make up for a momentary ‘huh.’ Snag a top-floor room, and you’re doing great, looking out over Manhattan from an… > Read Our Full Review
This eco-friendly hotel in Midtown Greensboro, North Carolina is a shining example of alternative takes on luxury accommodation. A fully independent offering made from recycled materials, there’s an old-meets-new vibe here that pretty much sums up the hotel’s entire thing. We’re talking old-school hospitality standards in a new space strapped into the latest in sustainable design. The building’s facade would look elegant in any century, featuring large, square windows with bold frames. It’s post-industrial without any actual industry. In many ways it’s the Greek art student from Common People of… > Read Our Full Review
The Kaarti, Helsinki branch of, Pan-European apart-hotel chain, Bob W is a slick, well-executed example of what makes them so popular. Bob Ws are designed to be as welcoming and charming as apart-hotels can be, and in the most basic, surprisingly overlooked, ways. Common areas are friendly and inviting, and the rooms act like they really want you to feel at home. Spend most of your time then in the beautifully decorated lounges with your fellow guests, or in your homely suite. In many apart-hotels, the latter is pretty much… > Read Our Full Review
For wellness, healthy food and a regenerative taste of Québécois history, try this unique boutique hotel in Old Port. Le Monastère des Augustines, a zhuzhed up former nun’s residence, allows some gentle historic immersion, alongside its main focus: holistic wellness. You can choose what they refer to as an Authentic, or a Contemporary experience, but all the whitewashed rooms have undergone serious renovations regardless. Yet, the hotel’s money and mouth seem to be in the same place. Both the historical white and the contemporary white speak in the language of… > Read Our Full Review
If you’ve grown sick of the more contemporary Belfast boutique hotel, this classic beauty in the Cathedral Quarter is just what the doctor ordered. The Merchant is basically just historic B&B meets luxury hotel, boutique in size and intimacy rather than style. Originally the Ulster Bank headquarters, the mid-1800s building is a sight to behold. An Italianate facade features rust-coloured stone carved to perfection, the domed entrance surrounded by allegorical columns. The interiors feel like an ode to the architecture. Furnishings are vaguely period-specific, if not legitimately from the 19th… > Read Our Full Review
From the fantastic signage to the friendly smiles of reception, this Hyde Park, Chicago boutique hotel will pamper your body and tickle your brain. Located near the University of Chicago, you’ll share the space with prospective geniuses checking out the campus and professors enjoying a post-lecture martini. Beyond the location, you’ll find bold design and comfortable luxury that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Colors are bold and varied, in rich fabrics and plenty of art. We especially loved the gallery walls in the Mesler Kitchen and the mural-style headboards. … > Read Our Full Review
If you’re looking for the ultimate Geneva boutique hotel experience, and therefore one with much grand history thrown in, this 1865 era landmark is hard to beat. Though it rose to fame as the Beau Rivage brand’s very first hotel, Geneva’s Beau-Rivage is, confusingly maybe, but long story short, currently independent, which we love. Though it’s really not like we’re looking at an underdog here. This is a hotel that’s devoted over 150 years to perfecting the art of hospitality, and they’re not afraid to show it. We’re talking real… > Read Our Full Review
Between the iconic Mount Royal and Downtown Montreal, Le Mount Stephen cycles between the historical and the modern. The building is an 1883 Italian Renaissance gem, officially listed as a historic monument, and with plenty of original elements to admire. Though much of the interior has been fully remodeled, the exterior remain full on vintage glory. Le Mount Stephen is essentially divided into new and old. A separate historical entrance and old-world restaurant sit somewhat curious next to a super-chic, contemporary lobby and hotel. We’re talking moulded wood and hand-painted… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel Le Germain Quebec was one of the first of the Germain hotel chain’s Canadian boutiques, a 1997 renovation of a 1912 era building. Thus, you’ve got old-style architectural glamour outside Le Germain Hotels’ contemporary interiors. This includes clean lines and subtle colours, more connected to the stone of the building than any heritage. And it’s fine; they both have charm. We’re not of the philosophy that all historical buildings need the complications of period furniture, but if you are, this won’t be for you. Though for the contemporary style,… > Read Our Full Review
Hip designs can be nice, and sometimes we want something a little whimsical, but good old-fashioned indulgence is classic for a reason. The Rittenhouse is a Philadelphia Center City boutique hotel that offers just that kind of timeless luxury. Its par excellence is mainly backed by years of top-notch service, meaning a stay at The Rittenhouse places you among a pantheon of discerning Philly hotel-goers. Seriously, find us another hotel here that will chauffeur you around town in a Jaguar for free. The current hotel building encompasses the original Beaux-Arts… > Read Our Full Review
Yurbban is a now-global boutique hotel brand, but it was born right here in Barcelona. Yurbban Trafalgar offers contemporary, minimalist chic at the intersection of Eixample, El Born, and Gothic Quarter. There are many well-loved Yurbban Hotels throughout the city and plenty to recommend at any of them. We love Trafalgar most though specifically for its location and its more forward-thinking approach, and social atmosphere. It’s one of just two Yurbbans with a sustainability certification. We like its bold, modern architecture, that gets noticed among the older Modernisme of L’Eixample…. > Read Our Full Review
This gorgeous hotel in Minneapolis’ Mill District pairs a little historical flair with post industrial-chic luxury. It’s a Hilton, so you can expect stress-free comfort of course. Canopy is an easy choice for anyone who isn’t a hardliner for independent hoteliery. We’re happy ourselves to look past the chain branding on this one. The real star of this Canopy is the irreproducible early-1900s architecture. The hotel occupies the former headquarters of a thresher and plow manufacturer. It’s two buildings, technically, cleverly built to look like one, with a covered courtyard-kind-of-space…. > Read Our Full Review
For a small neighbourhood, Quebec City’s Vieux-Port has an impressive selection of boutique hotels. Auberge Saint-Antoine though may just lead the crowded market with a strong sense of local identity, good design, and some top-notch amenities. We love the way the red brick nestles in with the surrounding buildings, like it just couldn’t exist anywhere else. Indeed, the renovation that took the buildings that make up the property from “old wharf” to “chic hotel” unearthed a veritable treasure trove of historical artifacts. Many of these are on display throughout the… > Read Our Full Review
This handsome offering in Quebec City’s Old Port is a stately, refined option for those who like their hospitality simple and high-quality. We think it might be the neoclassical architecture, but there is something a hair impersonal to the converted headquarters of Canada’s first French-speaking bank. It’s the kind of impersonal that waits for you to add meaning, though, more pre-furnished luxury flat than cookie-cutter hotel. Decor is homey, if nondescript, and common areas have high ceilings and plenty of comfortable furnishings. Additionally, Hotel 71 belongs to the Preferred Hotels… > Read Our Full Review
Just moments from Saint Mark’s Square, Nolinski Venezia offers an even more polished than average take on the luxury Venice city break It’s part of the French hospitality group Evok, whose boutique hotels have quietly established themselves in some of Europe’s most charming cities. Style-wise, it goes for neither the truly historic nor the contemporary. It sits somewhere mid-20th-century, and is never less than elegant. Classic dark woods and brass are woven throughout, and though it isn’t exactly big, and you’d never accuse it of being extravagant, Nolinski Venezia has… > Read Our Full Review
St. James Paris, in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, is, to our minds, the grandest boutique hotel in Paris. It’s a neoclassical chateau, built in 1892, with grand hallways, soaring ceilings, imperial staircases, walled gardens, the works. It started out as a private residence, before becoming student housing for the elites, then a gentlemen’s club, before its current incarnation as a terribly fancy hotel. The whole experience is like staying at a Loire Valley chateau, but in the middle of Paris. It has among its facilities one of the best hotel spas… > Read Our Full Review
At Victory Hotel in Gamla Stan/Old Town Stockholm, you sometimes feel like you’ve stepped into a weird, other world. There’s a persistent nautical theme, then there’s pure kitsch, and then you have these gorgeous, classically elegant-looking elements too. The building looks like it’s seen a thing or two in its time. It’s a 17th-century era number where, as it happens, Sweden’s largest silver treasure, known as the Lohe Treasure, was discovered in 1937. Not much silver left over now; decor is all sorts of ships’ interior type, shining wood coated… > Read Our Full Review
Corte Di Gabriela is an adults-only, boutique hotel in a classic-Venice, rosy-hued building amongst the canals. It’s another renovated palazzo, of course, maybe not so special in itself, but this hotel has perfected every other aspect. The contemporary decor gives the space a fresh, modern feel, avoiding the sometimes stuffy opulence of historic hotels in Venice. Instead, the design leans toward elegant simplicity. If you want to feel completely catered to, Corte Di Gabriela might not be the place, as the atmosphere here is more homey and laid back than… > Read Our Full Review
At first glance, this boutique hotel, in Homewood, Birmingham, might not have the boutique vibe you’d expect. Once you take in the surroundings, the outside spaces, and the super-cute lobby, however, we think you’ll understand where we’re coming from. Sure, it’s part of Hilton’s Curio Collection and you can definitely expect that little bit of cookie-cutter panache. This is nicely undercut by some quirky buildings across the street and a sort of apartment building atmosphere to the whole complex. This will shock virtually no one, but the staff has all… > Read Our Full Review
Dallas is a big place, and this 1925 mansion out in the Turtle Creek neighborhood is the perfect tribute to its smaller side. The area in question is quiet and residential, and this boutique hotel makes its own little oasis of opulence. The property was originally a mission revival manor, which burned in 1923 to be replaced by an opulent, Renaissance-style structure. The interiors are as extravagant as the exterior – fireplaces important from Germany, century-old marble columns from Rome. If you find obvious riches offputting, this place isn’t for… > Read Our Full Review
This super central Milan boutique hotel, about two minutes walk from the Duomo, shows Room Mate’s Collection at its very best. Room Mate is a European hotel chain that has two levels of hospitality, one fun, the other sophisticated. Room Mate Collection Giulia leans more sophisticated; it’s Milan, after all, but also fun. It took a very charming, classic historic building and filled it with bold, cheerful colours. It’s cutting edge design, and we particulary like what they’ve done with the bathrooms. It draws a cool crowd too. Dress your… > Read Our Full Review
This central boutique in the center of Downtown Cincinnati is the perfect place for an art-focused vacation. We feel a bit like the 21c Museum Hotel chain, started in Louisville, KY, is at its best in the Midwest. And this is definitely proof positive. The building itself is a winner, formerly the Metropole Hotel, a gorgeous stone and brick number with a little happy trail of eye-catching wrought-iron balconies down the middle. Inside, everything is fully updated, a contemporary chic so complete you could be in a new Brooklyn loft… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel Altstadt is an intimate, art-filled boutique hotel, decidedly modern despite the quintessentially Viennese exterior. It’s in a very trendy part of town, just outside the tourist centre, which gives it more of that local connection that we feel any good boutique hotel should have. The spaces are bold and attractive, studded with superb contemporary artwork sourced from the owner’s own collection and his art world contacts. We love that each space is hand-designed by a darling of the various design industries, including clever architects, fashion visionaries, local gallerists, and… > Read Our Full Review
Century old buildings scattered with antiques and a romantic elegance in the heart of Downtown? Sometimes there’s really nothing more we’d want in a boutique hotel in San Francisco. Taj Campton Place is one of a group of hotels dedicated to creating luxury accommodation out of buildings with character and history. Surrounded by chain-run glass giants like the Grand Hyatt or the Hilton, this more subtle luxury stands out. Focused more on comfort than on eye-catching design, the timeless simplicity of the rooms, the lobby, and the dining areas promises… > Read Our Full Review
Horrific squashed typography notwithstanding, this Downtown Grand Rapids eco hotel is a nice example of creative hospitality. It’s not the first nice hotel undermined by branding choices, but we’re more disappointed here – CityFlatsHotel, as one of the more authentic sustainability-focused hotels out there, deserves better. It’s an old building converted into a sustainable space, recently welcomed into the Ascend Hotel Collection. Some cool decisions related to sustainability include cork flooring, bamboo linens, and a shop devoted to eco-friendly products used at the hotel. The vibe is definitely contemporary, despite… > Read Our Full Review
In a city like Helsinki where boutique hotels mostly house over 100 rooms, Hotel Fabian is a rare find. It’s a small place with a small crew, and offers the kind of warm and attentive service that larger hotels can’t match. We’re not talking cosy, family-run guesthouse vibes, though. Hotel Fabian is a chic, modern (and eco-friendly) boutique hotel. The lobby is full of bright colours and curvy furniture. Some of the other spaces have an Art Deco-esque commitment to good geometrics, with black and white colourscapes being popular. … > Read Our Full Review
Born from Canada’s first and foremost boutique hotel chain, Le Germain, the name, is a promise of contemporary luxury. Le Germain Toronto Mercer combines classic dark wood luxury and squishy armchairs with some straight-edged contemporary chic. It’s on the edge of mismatched, but there’s a clear division between the cosy dining rooms and stylish living areas. As such, you get the best of both worlds. Combine this with a superb staff, and one of the most popular Downtown Toronto locations, and this iteration of Le Germain more than lives up… > Read Our Full Review
The Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair has its own version of Art Deco-y chic that’s part posh London part early 20th century LA. The luxury goes without saying, and there’s that glam magic of the ’20s still casting its spell. As a hotel it’s a little more polished than distinctive maybe, particularly the rooms, but everything is cohesive and quietly confident. The city takes over in a way; small and self-contained, The Beaumont blends neatly into Mayfair, central London’s most exclusive enclave. What are the rooms like? Rooms: 101 in… > Read Our Full Review
Hotel Sanders Copenhagen is a beautifully varied space, with a strong focus on service, and love for a natural look. It occupies a charming 1869 home in the central, historic district of Gammelholm. The space is done up in a chic yet down-to-earth style, which reads upscale without feeling snobby. Glimmers of minimalism with plenty of natural texture make for a space that feels comfortable, but never too casual. There are multiple restaurants, a lively bar, plenty of common areas, and a nice variety of accommodations. Proximity to the centre… > Read Our Full Review