The Best Eco Friendly Boutique Hotels in United States in 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

  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