The Best Pet Friendly Boutique Hotels in 2026
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This gem in the center of Dallas has that certain je ne sais quoi that makes a great boutique hotel. Sure, it’s obvious we like the long list of attractive amenities, and the stunning building, a former bank built in the 1920s. The incredible art collection is also a big plus, the spa is huge, there’s a pool and award-winning restaurants, and all the good things a good hotel should have. Yet still, The Joule still feels a bit more than the sum of its parts. The atmosphere has a… > Read Our Full Review
This boutique hotel in Downtown Richmond, Virginia is excellent for anyone who wants to really be in the thick of things. Richmond has many lovely neighborhoods, but anyone with business downtown will appreciate being this close. The Berkeley’s historical vibes and easy hospitality mean you don’t have to compromise much for the prime location either. The crisp, red brick architecture is a lovely addition to the cityscape, all classic style with just a taste of streamlined modernity. We should note that they’re currently keeping the hotel open while undergoing renovations…. > Read Our Full Review
As Lark Hotels continues its takeover of the New England boutique hotel scene in Falmouth, MA, their strategies for regional domination gain sophistication and delicacy. We submit as evidence this inn on the southwest corner of Cape Cod. Cute inns and hotels are nothing new for the area, but this renovated farmhouse has just the balance of upscale flair, modern simplicity and subtle nautical touch to stand out among the rest. It’s very much rich aunt, or your mom’s single friend who makes it look like her entire life was… > Read Our Full Review
If you want a boutique, intimate hotel experience on the Las Vegas Strip, you’re not exactly going to be spoiled for choice. Hotels here are big, luxurious beasts filled with slot machines and drag queens and magicians with names you remember when you hear them but otherwise couldn’t pick out if your life depended on it. No Sin City hotel is going to give you the secret, live-like-a-local, tastefully minimalist experience. There might, however, be a meeting point roughly halfway, and we like that NoMad is giving it a try…. > Read Our Full Review
This sweet Paradise City boutique hotel, tucked in the Camelback foothills is a place with effortless tranquility, and plenty of local authenticity thrown in. Located in a 1930s estate built by famed cowboy artist Alonzo “Lon” Megargee, the Hermosa Inn could easily have followed the path of gimmicky amenities and derivative decor, like many adobe hotels before it. It instead gracefully honors the former owner’s desire to provide lodging for friends and colleagues. The superb property features an array of bright flowers and century-old cactuses sure to impress. Guests can… > Read Our Full Review
We love a unique motel, and this spot in Downtown Eugene demonstrates the reasons why. We’re talking a giant illuminated sign and contemporary-casual chic marrying stone walls and mini-hedges with steely siding. We’re talking an office that serves beer and super-friendly service. It’s on the corner in the southern side of the central city, accommodation surrounding a spacious parking lot. Timbers manages to marry laid-back practicality with a kind of nature-forward elegance, taking the elements of post-industrial minimalism and sneaking them into a decidedly non-industrial space. It works well. While… > 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 Grady Hotel represents Louisville, Kentucky perfectly well. It’s a stately 1883 building full of whiskey and velvet, and leather. The bones of the place are at least a century old, but a lot of it is cool and contemporary. The luxury you’ll find here too, is second to none. There’s a spectacular attention to detail, nothing is matchy-matchy, but everything speaks the same sexy language. The wood on the staircases and floors is dark and rich, windows tall and sunny. What are the rooms like? Rooms: 51 rooms… > Read Our Full Review
Lauded as ‘Aspen’s only 5-star boutique hotel,’ Little Nell has been a fixture in Colorado’s most chic ski hotspot for over 40 years. It’s got the accolades, and they’re well-deserved. It’s the detail-oriented, customized sort of hospitality you associate with super-luxurious hotels. Bellboys are snagging your luggage on arrival, the concierge is sorting all of your slopes access and dinner reservations, there are even warmers for your ski boots. It’s definitely a haven for the more affluent powder hounds, but we wouldn’t say you must be a skier to enjoy… > Read Our Full Review
While it might not be the spot for every boutique hotel lover, this Cape Cod collection of airstream trailers, tents and tiny houses is a place for those who like a little adventure. Outside Falmouth, between the Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area, Little Sippewissett Marsh, and Woodneck Beach, the property is well-suited for any number of outdoor activities. If you like the ruggedness of camping, be forewarned, this is glamping at its best. Airstreams are absolutely set up, with plenty of seating, lots of natural light, and bathrooms made… > Read Our Full Review
This absolute gem of a boutique hotel is one of the most eye-catching in all of Palm Beach. Some luxury hotels value subtlety, a kind of refined elegance that shouts of old money and twice-a-year church and the aunt we don’t talk about because it wouldn’t be proper. But not Palm House. This is a feather boa of a hotel, and the only thing Easter about it is the small army of pastel pinks (they call it coral…), oranges and teals. It’s shockingly tasteful for what it is; being full… > Read Our Full Review
This multi-century boutique guesthouse in Athens, NY is the perfect spot for anyone with an appreciation of the area’s history and nature. Athens, Hudson’s across-the-river sister, isn’t nearly as developed, and as such offers a calm alternative for those exploring the Hudson Valley. The centuries-old tavern is a must-see even for those Hudson-based visitors, a piece of history that undermines that new-ness of the town across the river, which really took off as an NYC escape during and post-pandemic. Stewart House Hotel has the space for a party or two,… > Read Our Full Review
The Tennesseean Hotel is a mood-lit, velvety, glowing golden space right from the jump. The vibe is contemporary, with gold accents and clean lines that give a little whisper of art deco elegance. Most of the luxury boxes are checked, from tea service to turndown service. Almost every inch of the hotel is coated in sunlight and offers more than enough room. There are also a number of transportation options that make exploring Knoxville, Tennessee super simple. There’s no spa or pool, unfortunately, but we’re pretty sure the concierge would… > Read Our Full Review
In May 2021, Covent Garden greeted this loving tribute to the iconic Manhattan boutique hotel & Michelin-starred restaurant. The NYC original, like many other hotels, closed its doors in 2021. Since then, the Hilton-backed NoMad London has rapidly risen to the top tier of the city’s hotels. Of course, we wish all the independent boutiques closed during the pandemic had the means to up off to another city for a fresh start. But, this doesn’t take away from the fact that NoMad having had the chance, did so with real… > 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
Breezy, sunny, laid back: between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, this charming Fairfax boutique hotel exemplifies the Southern Californian spirit we came to LA for. In the daytime, the courtyard and restaurant area are airy and inviting, with extensive greenery, sky-blue seating and a gorgeous checkerboard floor. At night the atmosphere is fairy-like, with soft lights hanging from the trees. The hotel is in an ideal location for great LA exploration, but you may never want to leave this little oasis. What are the rooms like? Number of rooms: 66…. > Read Our Full Review
TL;DR • Luxury boutique hotel off the coast of Cancun – a real rarity • No holds barred high-end service with small-scale privacy • Catamaran arrival sets the indulgent tone • Not for authenticity but for full-on pampering • Exclusive Impressions line of upscale Hyatt hotels • Check prices here We’ve got to hand it to Hyatt, they found an untapped niche in Cancun and grabbed it with both hands. While not super-small for a boutique hotel, Impression Isla Mujeres’s combination of indulgent hospitality and small footprint is a… > Read Our Full Review
While we’d never miss out on a good stroll around NYC, it’s hard to leave this Midtown Manhattan boutique hotel. It’s the kind of place you’ll never stop looking at, and its upscale facilities and gorgeous views fit perfectly into a neighborhood studded with luxury hotels and high-end retail. The aesthetic is fabulous, balancing the threat of a clash with all the satisfaction of visual harmony. You’ll walk through a metal-and-glass exterior into a sea of colorful patterns and one-of-a-kind artworks. The Whitby is another of interior designer Kit Kemp’s… > Read Our Full Review
The Francis Hotel is an 1881 era mansion-turned-boutique-hotel in Portland’s West End. From the outside, the house fits perfectly into the collection of grand brick buildings lining Congress Street. Inside, nobody’s trying to pretend Billy the Kid is still at large. There’s gorgeous parquet flooring, sure, and carved-wood fireplaces in the common areas, but the walls gleam with fresh paint and the furniture is decidedly modern. What are the rooms like? Number of rooms: 15 Room types: Suites, Kings, and Queens ranging from 300–600 sq ft. Style: Roomy, simple,… > Read Our Full Review
Helvetia Hotel’s bar, Helvti Bar, is an institution in District 4, Zurich. The hotel’s reputation followed on from that, a common enough story in hospitality. This was in the 1980s, though, before boutique hotels were even a thing. and so Helvita Zurich likely referred to itself as a design hotel, one of the very first, back in the day. It’s definitely still a design hotel today, and indeed has added Art Hotel to its schema. And its confidently trend-free decor is a step above the usual. The extensive art collection… > Read Our Full Review
ARRIVE Memphis is an outpost of Palisociety in the lovely arts district of South Main, Memphis,Tennessee, The boutique hotel brand is known for hip design, a bit on the maximalist side but with a deft hand for glamour. They’re dedicated for melding the hotel with its environment, favoring renovated buildings, and this is an excellent example. It’s a cozy version of post-industrial, an old brick number without much historical clout, but with a great location and a lovely facade. Everything inside is set up for the ultimate Memphis-inspired comfort. Much… > 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
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
A notably spacious West Hollywood boutique hotel, the Chamberlain is a haven for the effortlessly stylish. Tucked in between streets in a quiet corner of a bustling neighborhood, it feels like a discovery. Once inside, it has exceptional views, a sunny on-site restaurant, and a lovely rooftop pool. Long-term stays are easy to arrange and often discounted, giving the hotel a homey air without skimping on service. What are the rooms like? Suites: All 115 rooms have separate living areas, private balconies, and fireplaces in some. Tech & comfort: LED… > Read Our Full Review
The Bowery’s 17 floor tower over New York’s buzzy East Village allowing its rooms some of the very best views around. This boutique hotel has a buzz all of its own too and is something of an A-list hangout. Photos are strictly prohibited in the lobby bar for example and its upper level suites are not available to be booked online, just to give you an idea. We’ll admit it’s not cheap by any means, and some guests do complain about the size of the rooms, but The Bowery has… > Read Our Full Review
With over one hundred acres of land and sweeping Hudson Valley views, Wildflower Farms is a boutique retreat with a tremendous location. Accommodation is modern and down-to-earth, and with many natural touches that make it feel warm and inviting. Beautiful wood beams, one-of-a-kind textiles and handmade soaps make everything feel like your well-traveled aunt’s drawing room, if your well-traveled aunt employed a full staff of servers and concierge services. It’s designed as an immersive experience with nature, where you bask in the beauty around you and then return to your… > Read Our Full Review
Texas has no shortage of gorgeous old architecture, but not all have the charismatic appeal of Downtown San Antonio’s Hotel Havana. The building is a gem from 1914, originally designed as (this may shock you) short-term high-end residences. The property bopped around a few different hands until 2010, when it was bought by Austin-based Bunkhouse Hotels, a small, community-focused hotel group. So, we know it’s in good company, we know it’s a great building for a hotel. What makes it special is more of an attitude than a history. With… > Read Our Full Review
One of our favorite cities, Charleston, South Carolina, is lucky enough to have two of the USA’s very best boutique hotels – the smaller, more intimate, Spectator Hotel, and this one here, the very grand, also award-winning, Hotel Bennett. On the large side for a boutique hotel, it has 179 luxurious rooms and suites, and lots of lovely common space including a rooftop terrace with swimming pool, four drinking and dining venues, and a small spa and gym. What are the rooms like? 179 rooms & suites: from 355… > 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 iconic boutique hotel in Santa Monica couldn’t be closer to the beach, and that’s only the start of what makes it a terrific hotel. You’ll be greeted by bellboys in uniforms that match the bold aqua exterior of a building that has been welcoming guests since the 1920’s. The Georgian was specifically designed to catch the eye while providing an intimate, comfortable experience. It’s been refurbished a few times since then, hosting a range of guests from movie stars to factory workers during WWII. What are the rooms… > Read Our Full Review
A renovated 1930s building, Casa Cuenca sports pale brick and plenty of gleaming tile in CDMX’s boho-chic Condesa neighborhood. It’s a delightful collection of textures that speaks in both high design and local aesthetics. Interiors are designed in tribute to 1950s Mexican designers and artists, and it’s exciting to see historical references beyond the Neocolonial. There’s a casual beauty here that nicely pays tribute to both Mexico City’s sleek modern design sense, and its rich artisanal traditions. Casa Cuenca is an expertly designed boutique hotel, that feels neither snobby or… > Read Our Full Review
If you happen to be on hospital business in Orlando, Florida, you can’t do better. Just book it now. The location is good in general, though, and while we personally have thoughts about a Florida hotel with no pool, this won’t bother everyone. The aesthetic of the Delaney is a rather forgettable contemporary chic with a minimalist base. It’s fine, but it’s definitely not going to blow any minds. The most notable perk here is the service, which says a lot. We’d take a friendly, knowledgeable reception over floral bathroom wallpaper… > Read Our Full Review
Have you ever wanted to stop off a stretch of desert road, swagger up to an office, and slink into bed in your own little stucco hut? But then, like, not had bedbugs or Javier Bardem murdering anyone in the next room? This remodeled boutique roadside motel off the old 66 in Southwest Santa Fe is your opportunity. Even those who have not watched too much Twin Peaks and developed odd road trip fantasies will enjoy El Rey, which has topped its renovation with an utterly charming swath of greenery… > Read Our Full Review
It’s modern, it’s classy, it’s emblematic, it’s one of the most lauded of Mount Vernon’s many hotel offerings. Hotel Revival gracefully slid onto Baltimore’s boutique hotel scene in 2018, expertly restoring a historic mansion into a charming hotel. It’s a fine tapestry of 1920s architecture, high-end luxury, stylish decor and art-deco nostalgia. The historic nature maintained by fine wooden flooring, art-deco inspired branding. The contemporary feel comes with bold floral and botanical patterns, shining white walls and striking, dynamic light fixtures. They lean into the local, with Baltimore-sourced coffee &… > Read Our Full Review
Alma Hotel is a calming little boutique hotel in Zurich’s upscale Seefeld neighborhood. Women are the target audience, due to the ladies-only wellness space, but Alma is open to everyone. Toxic masculinity dies here, though, we’re sure. The colour choices alone will tai chi it tooth and nail. It has a classically feminine set of pastels, bright yet soft. And pale woods that give the feeling of a film set if Meredith Hayden went vegan. There is something on the edge of twee about it all, but it stays on… > Read Our Full Review
Though it’s on the larger side of the LA boutique hotel spectrum, Hotel Bel-Air nonetheless embodies all the novelty, beauty and elegance that defines a good hotel experience. Though they’ve welcomed guests from Marilyn Monroe to Ronald Reagan, the appeal goes far beyond a history of star clientele. Established in 1946, the architecture is remarkable and the landscaping genuinely breathtaking. Tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, this pink-walled hotel offers dreamy Mediterranean accommodation for those wanting to explore LA from private comfort and luxury. What are the rooms like?… > Read Our Full Review
This sprawling hotel on Mule Alley in the Stockyards of Fort Worth is cowboy-flavored indulgence at its finest. Hotel Drover is a bit big for our standards, but the location is perfection and the property unique enough that we didn’t want to leave it out. We, it must be admitted, are real suckers for neons, especially in cool shapes. And there’s something, isn’t there, about a neon cowboy that makes the grand romance of the American West feel like it might just be real. It’s big, Texas luxury, with a… > 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
Hotel Ivy, from Marriott’s Luxury Collection on the edge of Downtown and Loring Park, Minneapolis, is a glamorous, modern moment in the city’s hotel scene. It doesn’t give boutique hotel vibes from the outside, being part of a fairly typical skyscraper, though we like the building it’s built around. Those who like Very Tall Things can enjoy it from the street, but others should pop inside to see its other side. The interior really shows off the glam of a towering building covered in windows. It’s an airy space filled with… > Read Our Full Review
This dramatic looking, Lake Geneva-side boutique hotel is one of many stunning buildings on Geneva’s most prestigious street, Quai Wilson. Some of them give magical frou-frou palace, others king’s quarters vibes, while The Woodward swings, more simply; 20th century classic. We’re talking clean lines in white and beige, something that might feel boring somewhere else, but here complements the architecture beautifully. There are enough little touches of design to keep things more or less interesting. It’s also an all-suite establishment, with a small number of rooms in a pretty huge… > Read Our Full Review
On the north side of San Antonio, TX, near the gorgeous Brackenridge Park, we’ve got yet another remodeled vintage motel. Unlike the many glam or minimalist renovations, this one goes all-in on the retro. It’s done, however, with a soft touch. They’ve retained the original neon sign, but this is more like Hitchcock on a sunny day than the bright pinks and oranges we often associate with retro. The property feels a bit like you wandered into someone’s house party, and they invited you to stay for the summer. It’s… > 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
Snuggled next to the canal, right in the centre of Manchester, this old red-brick warehouse-turned-hotel is a lovely blend of classic and modern design. It was originally built as a cotton warehouse, and it remains a part of local history, despite the new function. Once inside, we lose the classic post-industrial for a sleek, modern take on the loft style. It’s got a strong sense of design, with simple interiors that bring attention to art-filled walls. It’s a cooler, more minimalist take on Manchester than the lively energy you’ll find… > 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 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
Retro classic set along Seacoast New Hampshire’s favorite seaside cruisin’ route? What more can we ask for? This roadside inn was originally built in the 1950s – fully authentic from the outside, and going to authenticity on the inside. A 2021 full, but historically-sensitive, renovation ramped up the luxury. From the same local owner as Portsmouth’s Inn Downtown, it’s a nice balance between chic, retro, old, new and everything beachy. You’re across the road from the wild Atlantic, minutes from lazy beach walks, and in the perfect spot to truly… > Read Our Full Review
The Kimpton Journeyman is a Third Ward favorite that raises the bar for luxury boutique hotels in Milwaukee. It doesn’t tie the space much to Milwaukee, though. It’s a bit like someone 3D printed it you could say. It’s an IHG hotel and, as with a lot of the chains, there’s more of the feeling that you’re in a Kimpton/IHG hotel, rather than in a (insert city here) hotel. Well, that’s the point, some might say, and anyway, there are far worse places you could find yourself, in Milwaukee or… > Read Our Full Review
This Richmond boutique hotel occupies a 1912 Classical Revival building with a beautifully preserved facade and an interior that serves as a testament to local artistry. You’ve got your wrought iron, your century-old friezes and, of course, wall murals designed by local tattoo artists. They’ve shown real respect to the building and a nice understanding of how to delicately apply street style to an upscale space. Inside the rooms, you’re mostly looking at lovely, framed prints and paintings. Big, eye-catching pieces are used sparingly. The rest of the decor could… > Read Our Full Review
Political history nerds, rejoice! This Washington DC boutique hotel sits in literal view of the White House, by the National Mall, and has seen a long list of politically heavyweight guests. The Hay-Adams is a gorgeous 1920s building made in the Italian Renaissance style, with an entrance set back from the road for privacy. It’s also got just the kind of grandeur you’d expect from a hotel where Obama stayed before his inauguration. The site is where the former homes of Henry Adams and John Hay stood, rumored to be… > Read Our Full Review
If you’re trying to picture ‘the most Santa Fe of all hotels in Santa Fe,’ this Downtown boutique hotel beauty should be what comes to your mind. Pair that with Rosewood brand luxury, and we’ve got a winner. The stucco and wood-beam architecture speaks the language of the city, with beautifully crafted woodwork welcoming you into a space that you wouldn’t find anywhere else. References to the region’s original caretakers, the Anasazi tribe, are woven throughout the hotel. They’re presented as an integral part of the area’s character, alongside vestiges… > Read Our Full Review
Situated within a relatively conservative tourism scene, this boutique hotel, right where Scottsdale meets Paradise City and Phoenix, holds space for something a little bit offbeat. Park of Hyatt’s regionally-focused boutique brand, Andaz Scottsdale is built to reflect the unique character of the Arizona scene. It thrives, therefore, on artists and the landscapes that influence them. The result is a creatively designed and open-minded space to relax and enjoy beauty in all its forms. Andaz is a bit on the larger side for a boutique hotel, but with very little… > Read Our Full Review
This traveler’s daydream is literally inside Denver’s Union Station. You enter through the train station lobby in one of the easiest arrivals imaginable. From then until you leave, all comings and goings will pass between Beaux-Arts archways, under gorgeous high ceilings and through the lively bustle of this 1914 station. Tucked away beyond the madding crowd, this Denver boutique hotel is a sanctuary of style and comfort. What are the rooms like? Plenty of choice: 112 rooms and suites in multiple categories. Historic charm: Layouts shaped by the station’s… > Read Our Full Review
With windows for days and views to die for, both the Fourth Ward and Downtown Houston have best foot forward at Hyatt’s Thompson Houston. With a decidedly contemporary hotel vibe, the glass-covered building is one of the tallest in the neighborhood. It’s easy to see both the city and the supremely charming Buffalo Bayou Park at their very best. Houston’s not the place you’d think of for nature walks, but this hotel will give you easy access to a charming spread of plants, animals, and walking trails. If you’d rather… > Read Our Full Review
There are few things more hip than a converted factory we sometimes think, and this Williamsburg, Brooklyn boutique hotel is more proof. Wythe is stylish, well situated and offers some incredible views. The unique interior gives a distinctly contemporary New York experience. From the glowing letters on the corner of the building to the East River just a few minutes away, we find The Wythe doesn’t shy away from its urbanity. One of NYC’s last few masonry-timber buildings, it is as architecturally fascinating as it is historically. Formerly used to… > Read Our Full Review
Variety is said to be the spice of life, and the collection of buildings that is the Faraway Hotel in Nantucket’s Downtown is another good example. The hotel’s buildings hail from the 1800s to the 20-teens, and all are connected by a central courtyard. They have varying levels of historical prestige, and a pretty consistent charm. The architectural flavor of New England is so strong on Nantucket, the five work together well. It’s clapboard, shingles, and breezy porches everywhere you look. The interiors also do a fantastic job of melding… > Read Our Full Review
Baltazár Boutique Hotel, Budapest is in some ways reminiscent of a good old-fashioned inn; the downstairs reserved for food, drink and merriment, the upstairs for sleeping it off. It makes for a lively atmosphere built for socialising, and for people watching, where guests too become part of the picture. But it’s still all quite sophisticated – design-led rooms meet excellent restaurant is a formula that mainly the more mature appreciate. Though this, the Buda side, is generally quieter, staying in a small hotel with a super popular restaurant downstairs (though… > Read Our Full Review
This Downtown Grand Rapids hotel might not be the most imaginative spot in the city, but it’s a solid choice with good amenities. We’ll be honest, the name ‘Residence Inn’ doesn’t really fill our hearts with love, today or any other day. The building lit up at night though gives it a certain romance. It’s a wedge-shaped number reminiscent of Manhattan’s Flatiron, but the art deco vibes are reserved for the evenings, courtesy of some clever outdoor lighting decisions. For flair, that’s about it. If you’re looking for oodles of… > Read Our Full Review
The Burgess Hotel is Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood’s only independent boutique hotel. It has a pleasantly refined atmosphere and, by all accounts, one of the city’s very best restaurants. We think it also has a bold, modern, international feel, with more than a touch of Asia – from its Hong Kong origin owners – the large dragon sculpture in the lobby for example, along with many oriental prints on the walls. What are the rooms like? Simple choice: 102 rooms with one king bed or two queen beds. Style:… > Read Our Full Review
In a land of 19th-century mansion inn hotels, a beautiful modern building with clusters of potted palms in the center of New Orleans’, Garden District is a breath of fresh air. Hotel Henrietta is the sister hotel to the very classic, historical mansion of the nearby Columns Hotel. In a way, Hotel Henrietta is the Skipper to Column’s Reconstruction Barbie, if Skipper ended up studying at the Bauhaus. It’s a gorgeous yet unique addition to the set of Mansions lining Charles Avenue, which you can admire daily from the rounded… > Read Our Full Review
Along the waters of Siesta Key, this collection of cottage accommodation access to the idyllic Turtle Beach. The combination of waterfront and cozy privacy makes this a popular destination for many vacation types. Water sports enthusiasts, in general, couldn’t do better here of course. The more spacious cottages are perfect for families, and we don’t have to convince you that coziness and the setting can be super romantic for couples. As a ‘resort’ goes, it’s limited. You won’t find a spa or fine dining for example, but that’s really not… > Read Our Full Review
Anyone with a penchant for medieval fantasy will understand the allure of a cozy boutique hotel and tavern, but will be rightfully wary at the thought of medieval facilities. Luckily, this Hudson, NY inn has nailed the updated version. Equal parts Prancing Pony and ROOST apart hotel, Wm. Farmer and Sons comprises three sweet side-by-side residences. Guest rooms and suites are available for long and short-term rental. The main building is connected to the Tavern, a lovely spot for locals and guests alike to congregate. In a situation like this… > Read Our Full Review
This spot on the Granary side of Salt Lake City is all about the common areas. Sure, the rooms are cute and stylish, we’ve got no problem with them, but you might imagine that a brand built around adventure isn’t going to make sleep the most exciting part of the hotel. It’s part of the Granary Campus, an area of renovated warehouses dedicated to the new breed of business bro, the startup employee, the Millennial bigwig, the cool dude CEO. In all seriousness, the hotel is really a gorgeous old… > 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
Concepció by Nobis occupies a renovated 16th century soap factory on the edge of Palma’s Old Town. It’s classic Balearic on the outside, classic pan-European boutique on the inside. As a member of Design Hotels, you can be confident that the levels of taste and luxury are high. And they also bring a bit of that universal contemporary cool that unites so many boutique hotels. Makes sense, considering the Swedish design firm that headed the project. This means sacrificing more than a bit of the historical charm and local feel… > Read Our Full Review
A Palihouse location until 2022, this now-independent boutique hotel in Miami’s Mid-Beach touts cheery colors and a playful atmosphere. The Art Deco building, set along the Indian Creek Waterway, has been a hotel since inception, and suits the practice perfectly. Hotel Trouvail is bright and flirty on first impression, with clean, many-windowed white walls nestled within palm landscaping that gives the street-corner location a nice touch of privacy. One step inside the nicely decorated lobby and you can forget you’re in the heart of Miami tourism. At Hotel Trouvail you’ll… > Read Our Full Review
Just blocks from Hudson’s main drag, the Wick is a contemporary boutique hotel and one more example of the Northeast’s unswerving devotion to converting old factories. You’ll likely do a double take, as the building doesn’t have the antique fixtures or lush reclaimed wood of many others. What it does have, however, is worth that second glance. The brick has been retained and whitewashed. Inside and out, you’ll find black window frames and shiny new wooden furniture. The exterior is a sleek set of wide windows that let sunlight pour… > Read Our Full Review
The Leo Grand is a gorgeous boutique hotel in Vienna’s Old Town that really likes to please. Irrelevant sidetrack but the hotel’s website marketing is kind of a hoot. We’re suspecting some aging millennials are involved. They say things like ‘The First District in Vienna has never looked this sexy’ (yes, it has) and ‘WHO THE F*** IS LEO?’ in there. So, that doesn’t please, but anyway, now that that’s out of the way, Leo Grand seems fond of pink and gives some big diva energy (yaas kween? Did we… > Read Our Full Review
Lydmar is a luxury Stockholm boutique hotel with a more relaxed take on things than you may be used to. Lydmar embodies luxury lifestyle more than luxury hotel. You have the utmost in quality and comfort here, but it deliberately drops many hallmarks. No uniformed bellboys, marble hallways or stiff professionalism. That’s not to say the hotel doesn’t feel rich. It certainly does. They simply favour the vibes that go with sleek leather and black and white photography; recording studio vibes we might say. At Lydmar, guests wander around casually,… > Read Our Full Review
The Emblem Hotel Prague, right in the centre of Old Town/Stare Město, is where we go for long soaks in copper bathtubs, post-spa lounging on the rooftop terrace, and great food. Style-wise, it’s a historic building restored into an Art Deco, early 20th-century design, inspired space fully keyed in on comfort. The design isn’t groundbreaking, but it seems well-suited to the building. Colours are muted; designers clearly opted for warm neutrals to set off the modern metalwork and clean lines. Woven throughout are some wonderful, one-of-a-kind art pieces commissioned just… > Read Our Full Review
It’s not super hard to find a cute, homey inn in the Whites, but we put Bethlehem’s Adair Country Inn on the top tier. Off a long country road off another long country road, we’re looking at the perfect image of a secluded New England getaway. Add in supremely cozy rooms, gourmet home cooking, and adventures all around, and you’ve got an idyllic vacation. It’s nothing mind-blowing, but there’s consistent quality all around and a restaurant open to the public that has both guests and locals coming back again and… > Read Our Full Review
The Angad was a bright and bold new addition to the boutique hotel scene in St. Louis when it opened in 2018, and it remains bright and bold today. It has, as the name suggests, a very strong emphasis on art and is a veritable showcase for local talent. Throughout the building, curated sculpture pieces, paintings, video art, and photographs from local artists are there for us to admire, and most are also available to buy. We find color is a strong theme at Angad with most of its 146… > Read Our Full Review
Bonzoe Suites & Villas offers all the bright white walls and beachy vibes you’d ever want from Mykonos. You’ll be in close proximity to both the parties and the beach, but here there’s a sense of elite seclusion, and these intimate and exclusive villas are the height of it. Here you lounge in luxury all day, gazing out to the Mykonos windmills. Top-quality concierge and other services add to Bonzoe’s 5-star flair. It’s not overly unique – we’ve all seen the whitewashed walls, infinity pools and VIP services that Mykonos… > Read Our Full Review
We love a refurbished motel – and this ex-Travelodge in the center of Boise, Idaho is another nice example why. Owned by a long-running Boise family, the now-independent hotel shows the creativity that arises when turning one kind of building into another. We won’t lie, it’s definitely still a roadside establishment. If you want to walk out the door onto gorgeous streets to the next-door boutique, this will not do. Yet, any ho-hum interiors and cookie-cutter motel atmosphere have gone, leaving a sleek building with a serious sense of style…. > Read Our Full Review
This cozy, modern hotel on the outskirts of Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina is a friendly, stylish place to spend an evening or two. Another one for the mid-century motor inn crowd, The Longleaf Hotel has been refurbished a number of times, and brought to its current evolution by a local property management firm. Loden Properties is the firm in question, and the mastermind behind The Longleaf, the Guest House, and even the Aloft in Downtown Durham, NC. This, we might argue, is their best work to date. It’s a veritable… > Read Our Full Review
New York has as many faces as it does boroughs, and The Lowell Hotel is as good a face as any for the Upper East Side and its heritage of grandeur. Built in 1927, much of the old school elegance has been kept around, with sumptuous woodwork, original art pieces and plush furniture at every turn. The Lowell regularly appears on lists of NYC’s best hotels. Here it is taking the number one spot on Travel & Leisure’s list back in 2021, for example. What are the rooms like?… > Read Our Full Review
Vivid blade signs with cute typography? Check. Refurbished motor lodge in the heart Downtown Boise? Check. Part of a regional chain where each location has a different bird name? *swoon* It’s hard not to be charmed by this supremely cute boutique hotel, a new addition to Boise’s growing scene. The Nest group, out of Bozeman, Montana, prides itself in taking derelict buildings and completely revamping them into colorful, welcoming hotels. The SPARROW is one of three, a super-contemporary space built on the bones of an old hotel that had gone… > Read Our Full Review
Tucked into a corner in one of Tbilisi’s more lively, non-central neighbourhoods, Communal Hotel Plekhanovi is all chic, charm, and novelty. As you enter the eye-catching navy townhouse, be sure to check out the paintings and prints that line the stairwell. The lively collection of oddities makes each trip to your room feel like a walk through a quirky gallery. Communal is a small Georgian chain, where the Plekhanovi location feels perhaps most like their hidden gem. Each hotel is a beautiful mix of unique decor and undeniable taste. This… > 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
In our opinion, Manhattan’s Upper West Side doesn’t get the attention it deserves. If you’re not sure what we mean, The Wallace can help you with that. If you are sure, then you’ll know this hotel is worth a look. It’s nothing mind-blowing in terms of ambiance. We’ve got a lot of dark wood in the common areas, and a lot of white with bold accents in the rooms. But who wants a reinvented wheel, anyway? The Wallace has all the hallmarks of classic luxury, beautifully executed. The exterior oozes… > Read Our Full Review
A repurposed villa with a fascinating history, this boutique hotel in the perfect place, slightly outside Downtown Santa Fe, for a quiet, intimate, yet invigorating stay. Indeed, the original owner, poet Witter Bynner, was a famed partier who hosted the likes of D.H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams, Igor Stravinsky, Willa Cather, and, of course, Santa Fe’s queen Georgia O’Keefe. Their spirit is palpable at the Inn, still a lively and creative place to be. The 1886 house was transformed into an inn 110 years later, but each owner has been dedicated… > Read Our Full Review
Yes, those Vanderbilts. Newport is still a hotspot, but The Haves have changed, and the Vanderbilt Hotel changed with them. It is rich, luxurious and eye-catching, but with a modern sensibility that dials down the gold trimmings, champagne fountains and feathers of the Gilded Age. Instead of jewels, you get jewel tones: deep greens and silky blues grace the walls with sophisticated opulence. The Vanderbilt has maintained the grandeur of the building though, but without sacrificing an iota of comfort. Luxury hotel amenities aren’t spared either. Unusually for a Newport… > Read Our Full Review
The IHG Indigo hotel brand once again rears its generally upscale-hip head here in Downtown Omaha. You’ll find it a decidedly comfortable spot with a charming, art deco-flavored aesthetic. The building itself fits well into the nearby Old Market district, leaning on the glamour of the city’s prohibition-era history. It’s one of the few times the city’s been glamorous, so we get it, though the design & decor can also feel a bit like a top-down understanding of what might make an Omaha hotel attractive. Even if the parts might… > Read Our Full Review
A bit of a city in flux, Jax, as it’s known to locals, is often overshadowed by the miles of beaches to its east. Riverdale Inn, however, offers a chance to see Jacksonville at some of its other, lesser-known, best. A 1901 build in a neighborhood that has lost most of its historic mansions, Riverdale Inn is a rare find. The Inn celebrates the gorgeous, breezy architecture favored by turn-of-the-century Florida bigwigs. And there’s lots of antique charm indoors; dark wood, plush curtains and plenty of fireplaces. To serious antiquarians,… > Read Our Full Review
This unique building on the outskirts of Downtown Albuquerque is a lovely place for anyone passionate about historical healthcare facilities. You’ve got a multi-decade history as an infirmary, grand views of nearby hospitals and a mint-green color scheme that just screams ‘scrubs.’ In all seriousness, we think a 1920s hospital-turned-hotel is actually quite cool. The building is gorgeous, the courtyard garden relaxing, and the renovated rooftop bar is just what the doctor ordered (insert eye roll here). Set as it is, between Downtown Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico,… > Read Our Full Review
Vegas is a world of its own, in many ways, and some visitors prefer to stay in the slightly less chaotic Henderson, Nevada. Aloft Henderson is your chance to live the Vegas dream without the 24/7 barrage of Vegas nightlife and Vegas billboards and Vegas people. It’s especially cozy in comparison with the Vegas giants that you’ll find both in Henderson and further into Vegas proper. It’s one of the top sub-200 key hotels in the area, ideal for anyone who likes the intimacy of a smaller hotel, and it… > Read Our Full Review
This boutique hotel in Bordeaux’s central area of Quinconces fits right into its lavish surroundings. Vintage from the streets, voguish in the sheets, Hotel Cardinal is a gorgeous 16th century-era mansion house, with sleek, modern interiors. Once inside the stone and wrought-iron exterior, it’s all in on the shiny marble and brass. It’s a nice combination, and a common standard for a European design hotel. It’s not a hotel with much personality of its own, though, we could say, but it’s in the lineage of chic design, and the boutique… > 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
It’s a clean-lined, super-hip hotel in Downtown Fargo that’s long been lauded by hotel reviewers. It’s a hub of a certain type of lifestyle, a building shared with luxury apartments and plenty of posh shops. We’re not always huge fans of the hotels attached to luxury apartments, but there seems to be enough distinction here to make everyone feel comfortable. The layout does an excellent job of threading the needle between old-fashioned Midwestern and contemporary. It’s buttery leather next to fairy lights, bright and airy yet still velvety-soft. Service is… > Read Our Full Review
Delray Beach is a smallish Florida beach city that offers a surprising variety of hotels, and The Seagate here represents the super-posh. We’re looking at a private beach club, a golf club, a full-service spa, and plenty of other small touches made for you to sit back and just enjoy. It’s all done up with an almost aggressive level of nautical charm, all blues and whites and the odd bit of warm leather. It wouldn’t feel out of place on a small New England beach hotel, even. Not a lot… > 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
While we tend to skirt around chains if possible, the MOXY in Downtown Memphis is an excellent boutique option. It’s in the center of a small cadre of hotels, and very much has a hotel’s hotel look about it. Once you’re inside, though, the appeal gets a bit more obvious. The lobby bar is cute and fun, and the interior is a lovely set of neutral colors that give it an easy, modern, style. It’s got a youthful feel, but not in an aggressively bold sense, though you’ll find pinball machines… > Read Our Full Review
This one-of-a-kind Greenwich Village boutique hotel has some stories to tell. Once a haunt of such degenerates as Jack Kerouac, Valerie Solanas and Lenny Bruce, it could be an easy chance for you to raise some standards. Putting aside substance abuse, assassination attempts, and other vintage frolics, we now see a space deeply influenced by an on-the-edge kind of creativity. In our opinion, this is the perfect starting place for a hotel. Swank New York hotel master Sean MacPherson apparently agreed. Under his expert eye, the 1900 building has grown… > Read Our Full Review
Ever wished you could take a nice Route 66 stop in Old Town, Albuquerque to shop for local art and sip cocktails in a restored 1937 boutique motel? What if we told you it’s also possible to spend the night? Easily one of the coolest experiments in hospitality in the area, El Vado Motel is the perfect place for anyone who likes to mix retro history and local flavor into their road trip. So, most people we’d hope. They’ve maintained the pueblo revival architecture from the outsides, everything else sporting… > Read Our Full Review
This historic St. Augustine boutique hotel is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Florida architecture requires a bit of a ‘when in Rome’ perspective, and once you get over the Playmobile-esque take on luxury accommodation, it’s very charming. This hotel in particular is one of the stalwarts of the area. An 1888-built courthouse-turned-hotel, Casa Monica has been welcoming guests to Matanzas Bay for over a century. It’s one of the reasons the area is bustling with tourist activity the way it is, with a long history of exceptional service and new-money… > 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
For the utmost in Florida boutique luxury, take a look at this Palm Beach beauty. A courtyard-studded 1920s era Colonial mansion, The Brazilian Court beautifully balances authenticity and personality with branded luxury splendor. There’s an ageless kind of calm elegance here and the courtyards particularly seem to brim with natural beauty, peace, and quiet. It also has a litany of creature comforts that will keep even the most discriminating guests happy. We’re talking BMWs, yachts, onsite salons, the works. The beach isn’t as close as it could be, but it’s… > 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
No, not that Greenwich; this gorgeous boutique hotel is named after the street, not the neighborhood, and is firmly in quieter, more residential, Tribeca. You’re not going to have a crazy New York City adventure on your doorstep here, but it is a refreshingly calm quarter of Manhattan, and the type of neighborhood you can quickly feel at home in. If you want to stumble directly home from a night out without a cab ride, it’s worth booking closer to nightlife. But, in our opinion, a 4 am cab ride… > Read Our Full Review
There’s not much we love more than a hotel in an old building that wasn’t originally a hotel, and this Downtown Tampa boutique gem is no exception. There are endless elements of this renovated courthouse, however, that will have us snacking on humble pie in the courtyard café. The facade is stunning, the 1905 courthouse on full display, all Corinthian columns and marble hallways and an old judge’s desk for the concierge. They haven’t gone for historical accuracy, so history buffs shouldn’t get too excited. We’re not sure who would… > 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