The Best Pet Friendly Boutique Hotels in United States in 2026

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

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

In Boise, the best walking is by the river, and this upscale boutique hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the water. Besides the location, we’re looking at cute, spacious, luxury accommodation. With the red awnings, cute little balconies, and teal accents, it looks a bit like a Playmobil hotel, blown up life-size to appeal to the tiny, round-headed, elbow-less doll inside all of us. Besides a vague sense of plastic-yness, it’s everything you’d want out of a small hotel, pleasant from the ground up in the least pretentious of… > Read Our Full Review

The Lucerne is an old-school, classic boutique hotel on the Upper West Side which offers good value, simple luxury and a little bit of calm. We start with a 1904 red-brick building that just screams old New York formal. The decor respond in kind – sophisticated, though a bit too risk averse maybe. Amenities are what you’d expect from this level of hotel, with a solid attention to detail and nice service. Nothing feels exceptional at the Lucerne, but everything is well done. It makes for a very calming space… > Read Our Full Review

The Townsend offers an unusual mix of Gen-X, modern, and classic luxury in Birmingham, MI, a comfortable, sensible suburb of our beloved Motor City, Detroit. Birmingham feels like the younger sibling of a former child star that just became a real estate agent and found true happiness with two homes and a hot tub. Detroit is trying to stay out of the tabloids, while Birmingham argues with their conservative spouse about inviting them to Thanksgiving. The hotel itself is set on a chichi street in the center of Birmingham in… > Read Our Full Review

Based on the name, you might expect this Paradise Valley, Phoenix boutique hotel to be a fairly straightforward luxury retreat, but we’re happy to report it is far from ordinary. From celebrity guests (give Britney her privacy though, ya hear?) to elegant stone architecture and well-placed greenery, the entire property glows with elegance. It gives ‘desert’ without feeling barren, and well-heeled without any pretension. This subtlety is ideal for a ‘sanctuary,’ and a key element of the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain experience. It’s not overt luxury, it’s the kind that gradually… > Read Our Full Review

Hotel Magnolia is an excellent value, luxury hotel near Omaha’s Old Market District. It’s old-school gorgeous on the outside, and contemporary ease on the inside. The building is a former mixed-use space from 1923, modeled after Florence’s Bargello. We probably don’t have to sell it further than this, but we’re going to anyway. There’s a full ground-floor area simply made for common areas, with columns that don’t look tacky. There’s a giant, airy foyer there that has that perfect Renaissance balance of grandeur and modesty. They could’ve gone harder on… > Read Our Full Review

Palihouse Hyde Park Village: The location is on the edge of odd, but in some ways it might be quite fitting to begin and end your days in Tampa at the mall. It’s, of course, not one of your LensCrafters and Orange Julius types. Hyde Park Village is an upscale open-air type of mall, sorry, ‘mixed-use development.’ Palihouse is an upscale boutique hotel snuggled into the corner, all dark wood and glass doors and tastefully mismatched prints. It’s the same old Palihouse vibe born in California, transplanted to the other… > Read Our Full Review

If you like to be in the thick of the sightseeing, this Old Town Albuquerque boutique hotel is the place. Hotel Chaco might feel a bit out of place, being so obviously new in a supposedly historical district, but the city isn’t so strictly delineated for it not to work. Of course, a lot of credit goes to the historically inspired architecture and the easy, breezy grounds. It’s beyond just a well-situated hotel, more of an eye-catching addition to a revitalizing area. The hotel property is peppered with unique art… > 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

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

Front Street Inn is a historic boutique on the waterfront of Wilmington, North Carolina, and a cozy, homely place to enjoy the city center. The building is a gorgeous 1920s brick number that used to house the Salvation Army. Now, you’ve got to pay to stay, but prices are reasonable, and it’s well worth the cost, in our opinion. This hotel also has a superb location, wonderful staff and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s everything you’d want out of a water-based town like Wilmington, which just calls for you to slow… > Read Our Full Review

Art Ovation is a contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Sarasota, Florida and an energetic, fun place to be. Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Art Ovation Hotel has all the amenities for a luxurious time with a light, creative atmosphere. The building itself isn’t going to blow any minds; it’s large and square with lots of windows. It has some promise, though; it’s not too high, but it does have a rooftop worth seeing. There’s a heavy focus on artwork at here too, with in-house galleries and unique pieces… > 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

The Memphian is a swank boutique hotel that catches the eye near Memphis’ newly revitalized Overton Square. It looms a bit in context, with the rest of the neighborhood a bit smaller in scale. But, this makes it feel grand, and anyone who likes to make an entrance will probably enjoy it. It’s part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio of independent hotels, meaning you can trust their standards of comfort. The atmosphere is of contemporary luxury but with a solid dose of bold quirk. Plush couches in the onsite bar sit… > Read Our Full Review

Those of us outside of The City don’t really hear as much about NoMad as we do the Upper East Side, the Village, or even Williamsburg. Yet, this greenery-filled hotel in the neighborhood north of Madison Square is so charming, and popular with locals as well as guests, we couldn’t leave it off our list. It’s truly not a bad area for exploring Manhattan at all, but the location isn’t the sticking point here. MADE Hotel is a bright, contemporary design hotel, the likes of which are not as easy… > 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

You might have to plan ahead to snag a room here, but the Beach House, on the southernmost tip of Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, is worth the effort. It’s a super-intimate boutique hotel that sits right next to the water, the perfect place for a sand-based St. Augustine stay. It’s nothing super fancy, so if you need an onsite spa and an Aperol Spritz hand-delivered to your beach chair, we’ll send you somewhere else. The general vibe is that of a B&B, with a well-loved breakfast offered daily to guests,… > Read Our Full Review

The Colony is a Palm Beach, Florida, boutique hotel with some of the most retro charm the island has to offer. From the pink stucco exterior to the mint green wallpaper in some of the rooms, it’s an exercise in balancing the quirky and the chic. And they do it well. There’s a history to the place, from its original construction in 1947 to the multi-year restoration project that ended in 2022. Throughout, owners have strived to preserve the original character of the hotel, thus the collection of potentially-odd but-ultimately-charming… > Read Our Full Review

We’re calling all design nerds to convene at this visual masterpiece of a Tribeca boutique hotel. Kit Kemp needs little introduction, with a delightful selection of hotels under her belt. This includes other NYC boutique hotels the Crosby and the Whitby, both known for top-notch design and a certain amount of whimsy. No surprises here, but Warren Street Hotel stands out for its more intense maximalism and more residential Tribeca setting. Patterns meets other patterns through perfectly complementary colors schemes, each room developing a visual language of its own that… > Read Our Full Review

Perfect for anyone in Orlando for a Disney adventure, this luxury boutique hotel sits just minutes from the theme parks. It’s a severe change in vibe from big-gulp-toting crowds full of children either laughing or screaming, or even the constructed fun of one of the nearby behemoth resorts. Indeed, ette can easily be considered the antidote for a day exploring the wonderful, yet often stressful, world of Disney. It’s all clean lines and contemporary style — streamlined for comfort. There are many, many windows, letting in both the sun and… > 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

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

Housed in a lovely 1912 Victorian, Bradford House an independently run Oklahoma City boutique, part of the global hotel group Design Hotels. This means they’ve got some of the unique charisma we love in a hotel, supplemented by a high bar for luxury. It pushes the hotel from the cute more towards the fabulous end of the spectrum. Despite the building, it’s not remotely historical, more like if Wes Anderson was directing an adaptation of Gone With the Wind. So, settle in on the candy-pink couches next to the marble… > Read Our Full Review

You might not expect to find Rockefeller-level opulence in Woodstock, Vermont, but life is nothing if not full of surprises. If you picture Vermont’s Woodstock as a tiny, mellow version of New York’s flower child haven, you’d be wrong. It’s a fairly charming, relaxed little town with just enough bustle to stay interesting. And the hotel — it’s not the quaint Vermont style of mellow, though still decidedly relaxing in many aspects. Having served guests since 1793, it’s had plenty of time to perfect the level of hospitality. You’re looking… > 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 stunning Art Deco hotel in the center of Downtown Omaha is perfect for an old-fashioned, glamorous stay in the Gateway to the West. The aptly-named building hails from 1930, all towering stacks of golden brick and lovely stonework. It’s super-central, a stone’s throw from the Orpheum Theater, where you can see everything from comedy to musicals to local theater greats. The vibe of the hotel is old luxury. They’ve hit a nice balance between the bland elegance of business travel and the bold lines of 20th-century chic. The result… > Read Our Full Review

Only an absurd list of Maine’s boutique hotels would lack post-industrial brick, and we’ve included this Camden gem to honor the Vacationland tradition. 16 Bay View was built in 1905, transformed into a hotel more than a century later. The industrial vibe didn’t survive beyond the iconic waterfront brick, instead replaced with something more upscale. Forget murals, open concepts, or any other ploys used in the warehouse conversion process. 16 Bay View has beautiful decor in a beautiful building with a beautiful view, and really, what more do you need?… > 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

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

Hotel ZaZa is a Texas-based boutique hotel chain, dedicated to creating accommodation that feels like part of the area. Houston Memorial City might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we can’t say that ZaZa hasn’t successfully fit in. It’s a sleek, contemporary, luxury-mall-adjacent spot made for people who want a comfortable stay and aren’t afraid of a car ride. Other nearby accommodations include grand mega-hotels with big names and tall elevators. ZaZa is on the bigger side for a boutique, but it’s one of the few smaller hotels in… > Read Our Full Review

Moonrise is a boutique hotel with personality, and mild space-obsession, in Saint Louis’ vibrant entertainment quarter The Loop. The space-theme inside and giant city-of-the-future neon sign outside are not subtle, but there’s an easy quirkiness and laid back atmosphere here that is refreshing and fun rather than gimmicky. It’s a good base to explore The Loop and the city but we’ll forgive you for just hanging out around the hotel admiring the decor. The glowing rainbow stairway for example is an Instagram-friendly highlight that you won’t find in many places…. > 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 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

This is a Downtown Cleveland boutique hotel from the legendary Kimptons, and a testament to the brand’s enduring legacy. We usually try to prioritize hotels with a little more of an indie vibe, but it would be pretty preposterous to leave this one off our Cleveland lists. We don’t need to say that the amenities are top-notch, but we will anyway. You’ve got your Frette linens, your in-room yoga mats, complimentary rental guitars, and loads more. Of course, the building is a delight, a renovated landmark from famed Cleveland architect… > Read Our Full Review

A historic boutique hotel in Portland’s bustling Downtown, The Clyde has a complex history featuring some of the city’s most iconic properties. A fairly typical hotel in its youth, it was the 2005 acquisition by ACE hotels that established it as a top level boutique hotel. It left ACE in 2024 and rebranded as The Clyde, its original name when it first opened as a hotel over a century ago This involved a few changes: the virtual reception & front desk, for example, are new, tech forward features that we’re… > Read Our Full Review

This lodge on the outskirts of the Park City golf course is a stately, classic option for anyone staying in the heart of Utah’s ski country. As part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the standards of luxury, comfort and service are high and consistent. The building is set on the edge of the slopes, offering either snowy scenery or foresty, rustic charm. Exposed wood beams, stone fireplaces and cushy leather furniture give the cozy ski-lodge warmth we all love. It’s not a place that’s going to blow anyone’s mind, but the… > Read Our Full Review

Brought to us by our hip friends at Lark Hotels, the Bluebird hotel line comprises modern North Eastern properties nicely situated in many of the region’s most charming small towns. Frequently found within the top boutique offerings in Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, they offer modern luxury with a lot of style. This one, Bluebird Lake Placid, is on the newer side, and still finding its legs. Private-entrance rooms and suites stretch around a central parking area, with an angular, light wood lobby building on the far side. In this case,… > Read Our Full Review

For a hotel in the center of Downtown Tulsa, IHG’s funky boutique line is a nice choice. The location is excellent, the building is modern, but has a certain type of elegance. We just like a red brick building in all its forms, to be honest. And it works well in context, in a city with a century-span of notable architecture, it doesn’t compete, but complements. There’s much that fits very well into the city, from the rock-and-roll urbanism of the guestrooms to whispers of Art Deco in the onsite… > 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

If you’re looking for a Vermont vacation, Woodstock is an excellent target, and this boutique hotel can offer a nicely laid-back time in the heart of the state. Many nearby hotels have either dialed the luxury up to an all-inclusive, prix-fixe dinner kind, or offer beds and a shower and not much else. We find Kedron Valley Inn is a nice middle ground, a gorgeous historical property with more focus on the charming grounds than on the extra frills. It features a collection of buildings constructed, damaged, renovated, and added… > Read Our Full Review

The Farnam, from Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is the most Old Market central of all Omaha’s boutique hotels. As millennial aesthetics regained popularity in the early 2020s, some clever hoteliers took over a 1990s landmark skyscraper and turned it into a hotel. Enter The Farnam, a building worthy of a midwestern remake of Fight Club. It’s not hard to imagine baby Edward Norton staring out of the top-floor Billionaire Suite towards the First National Center. Or, maybe that’s just us. You might prefer to envision a full-on, Cranberries-for-the-first-dance kind of wedding… > 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’s a huge amount of historical weight at the Hotel Chelsea aka The Chelsea Hotel, being as it was the center of many an artistic community through the rise of Pop Art, Folk and New York rock and roll. After that kind of traffic, as a hotel, it probably needed a bit of breathing room and a new look. Fast forward to 2022 and, after years of legal wrangling, and various renovations, it entered its new life as a luxury boutique. We certainly do mourn the old grunge of it… > 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

A beautiful old red brick, mixed-use building, this Downtown Spokane boutique hotel has been in the business longer than most. Built in 1899, it started out as a short stay boarding house with single-occupancy rooms and shared washrooms. The current iteration is of course, very different; recently renovated again, it’s clearly an upscale hotel. Tucked on a block of 1st street, there’s a friendly intimacy to the space as well. The large windows next to the entrance have a smidge of contemporary flare, while the wrought-iron doorway and elegant awning… > Read Our Full Review

We love Culver City for its historic charm and, these days, unassuming proximity to every other place you’ve heard of in LA. We love Palisociety, a US-based hotel chain that knows what a confident LA boutique hotel should be all about. Put them together, and you get a full wall painted deep turquoise with clusters of wildflowers and a vintage neon hotel sign perched on top. The lobby tastefully combines stripes, checkered tile, Turkish carpets and floral patterns. It would be easy to overdo this mix-and-match approach to luxury decor,… > Read Our Full Review

A bit on the larger side for a boutique hotel, we’re putting this Omaha Kimpton in on the strength of its amenities, the beauty of its building, and its good value pricing. It’s in these smaller cities where the Kimpton standard of luxury makes a real mark. Many hotels will be happy to skate by due to the lack of competition, but Kimptons have a name to live up to, and the Omaha branch lives up to it. It has been a purpose-built hotel since 1916 and it still packs… > 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

In a place so famous for gray weather as Eugene, OR, a cozy place to stay is a must. As such, we’re happy to introduce the Campbell House Inn. Campbell House was built in 1892, a house that basically feels like a giant cottage. You’ve got a lovely curved facade with a bay window, and little nooks throughout the house. The property includes the Carriage House, a more private option tucked into the trees of a garden-y area that could be a lawn or grounds. It has the grandeur of… > Read Our Full Review

TL;DR • Mountain escape – Just outside Stowe, with serene Green Mountain surroundings • Longstanding resort – Operating since 1959 with a strong reputation • Award-winning – Recognized for its service and amenities • Luxury focus – Tennis Academy, spa, and full resort facilities • Check prices here   Many of Stowe’s hotel options hang out near the center of town, which is lovely, but if you like a serene Green Mountains getaway, it’s not always what you’re looking for. Enter Topnotch Resort, a quick drive from the center of… > 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

There’s nothing like it, in historic, waterfront Fell’s Point or in the rest of Baltimore. A dream boutique hotel a long time in the making, the 5 Star Sagamore Pendry hit the Baltimore hospitality scene running. Set on a lively pier in a great neighborhood that boasts both nightlife and residents, you’ll enjoy a neighbor-y vibe that many travelers dream of. If all your neighbors loved great food and parties that is. Once you’re done then you can retreat back to upscale luxury. The Sagamore Pendry is a haven of… > Read Our Full Review

So much luxury hoteliery, in South Beach, Miami, is plush curtains, gilded bed frames, antique furniture, and the like. We think it’s nice to get a break sometimes, and this Asian-Deco, South Beach facing, boutique hotel might just be it. The black granite, wooden slats, and geometric lights contrast beautifully with the usual yawn, so opulent, yawn of typical Miami luxury hotels. Authentic Far-East artifacts then, amplify a museum-quality reverence that permeates the Setai but amid all the exotic, Asian-inspired glamor The Setai’s real pampering lies in the essentials.   What… > 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

This pastel paradise by the Seawall is a super-charming place to experience the laid-back city of Galveston. It’s a renovated 1963 motel with a shiny white set of rooms with colored accent walls, and all matches nicely the easy-going island atmosphere. The whole effect is a bit hipster Barbie on vacation, which we really can’t hate. Common areas are peppered with local art, filled with unassuming yet beautiful furniture. Everything’s just a tiny bit muted, but still colorful. It’s decidedly contemporary, so head to the Historic District if you want… > Read Our Full Review

Not the only Wanderstay in the city, this boutique hotel in Downtown Houston has both the relaxed vibes and the creature comforts to make it one of the city’s best. The first of the Wanderstay properties, a hostel, sits a bit further out of town. It’s a decent budget option but doesn’t have quite the charm of this chic boutique that opened in 2023. The building is a one-story, post-industrial vibe that could easily be a hip bike café if they ever decide to leave the hotel business. For now, however,… > Read Our Full Review

The stately Jefferson Hotel, guarding a corner of Downtown DC, is a standout among the larger corporate hotels in the area. One of the few sub-100 room luxury boutique hotels in the city, the Jefferson is a beautifully designed space, heavily renovated in 2009. The result is the best of both modern luxury and historical vibes. Contemporary insides sport shining tile, glowing white marbles and barrel vaulted skylights. A gorgeously designed wooden awning and clean-lined and handsome facade fit DC’s quintessential old-world charm.   What are the rooms like? Number… > 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

When in the Pacific Northwest, such as Bend, a trip to McMenamins is always a go-to. You don’t always need to spend the night, indeed, Portland and Seattle have so many other hotel options a beer at the bar can be enough. Maybe you want a bit more luxury, or even a unique style that doesn’t seem lifted from the cover of Anthem of the Sun. In the right location, though, it’s a great choice. Like most of the Oregon-based franchise, it’s housed in a gorgeous old building, being built… > Read Our Full Review

This central Tacoma boutique hotel is one in a long line of brainchildren of the McMenamins, a local hospitality group started in 1983 by two brothers. The M.O. is to find incredible buildings, renovate them, and turn them into hotels, brewpubs, restaurants, and/or bars. In Tacoma, the incredible building in question is a 1916 number that originally served as an Elks Temple. The brothers scooped it up in 2019 to turn the 7-floor beaux-arts gem into a multi-level shrine to fun, fellowship, beer and cocktails. It’s a radical glow up… > 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

Originally the Fenway Motor Hotel, the cadre of refitted Airstream trailers and spotless leather couches are presumably new, but the atmosphere of this 1959 era Boston boutique hotel has been nicely preserved. It helps to know that the rock and roll theme is entirely authentic, this being a popular spot throughout the years for musicians playing at the House of Blues. The lobby is decked out like a movie-set recording studio and there’s a giant record collection for guests to play with. Let’s be honest: Fenway is not the place… > Read Our Full Review

We’re in the mountains now, and this Outbound boutique hotel, right outside Stowe, Vermont, will help you make the most of it. In more rural parts of New England, these outdoorsy hotel chains get their time in the spotlight. The Outbound chain has only a few other locations, over in the sprawling west around some of the country’s most famous national parks. This newest, East Coast iteration is sure to catch the eye of many a traveler before the year is out. It’s a high-quality, low-fanfare kind of establishment, with… > Read Our Full Review

This mall/boutique hotel mashup in Downtown Eugene has an almost Twilight Zone-esque combination of genuine luxury, Y2K kitsch and beige upper class twit. In the best of ways. Nothing makes a millennial feel old like the retro charm of the 90s (except maybe Twilight Zone references), but here we are. Generational angst notwithstanding, you don’t have to try to enjoy yourself here. Everything comes easily, from the plush rooms to the courtyard-style mall next door. It’s a bit corporate-chic, but in an old-fashioned way that makes it somehow charming. The… > Read Our Full Review

This Victorian-era hotel in the heart of Galveston’s Historic District is your best bet for some classic Southern luxury. Part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, The Tremont House occupies a 1879 building formerly concerned with dry goods, transformed into a hotel in the 1980s. Before that, however, the Tremont House was an established hotel with horrible luck. Two former buildings succumbed to a fire and a hurricane each. In the new location, you can relax on the Mascioni linens under gorgeous molding in the historic annex of the hotel. Other spaces… > Read Our Full Review

We’ll be honest, Times Square isn’t exactly where we expected to find one of our top Manhattan boutique hotels. And we doubt we’re alone in this. We invite you to join us for humble pie at the Public House bar. Goes down great with a pint of Guinness on draft. From the stone facade to the marble-topped bar and hardwood floors, everything feels more classic boutique hotel than Midtown tourist hub. Indeed, finding a boutique this intimate, with such classic charm, in Manhattan isn’t easy. This is no hyper-contemporary skyscraper;… > 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

Any place that lists stargazing as one of its main activities is good in our books, making this Flagstaff AZ boutique hotel, on the western outskirts of town, an instant favorite. Besides the night sky, High Country Motor Lodge is a clever, contemporary take on the roadside motel. Unlike many others, it is not a renovation job, giving you this decade’s best in facilities and accommodation. We’re talking stylish, tiny-home-style cottages, matching motel buildings, and a gorgeous courtyard pool. It’s one of the lesser of all charming roadsides, essentially a… > Read Our Full Review

This boutique addition to Ash Hotels’ cadre of design-forward renovations encapsulates the hotelier’s uncanny ability to make history feel alive, and somehow exquisite. Comparisons to Wes Anderson are overused, we know, but the “Catholic boarding school with upscale bar menus” aesthetic feels like that kind of hipster theatrical. This movie-set church school experience is a treasure of meticulous detail to make your vacation auteur film-worthy. A historic Rectory, Convent, and School House make up the property, having gone through extensive renovations. Today, each building offers luxury accommodation. Charming common areas,… > 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

On the border of Williamstown and North Adams, in a countryside that is a dream to drive around in, a roadside stop has a special type of appeal. Tourists Hotel is a newly-built, contemporary boutique hotel take on the theme, and it works beautifully. A lodge-style lobby and rooms that use wood grain as a decorative element strike a perfect balance of natural and design. With the Hoosic River in the backyard, you’ll enjoy Western Massachusetts’ gorgeous nature throughout your stay. The hotel property includes a suspension bridge that leads into… > Read Our Full Review

This Lake Placid property is an excellent new addition to the Adirondacks’, and Upstate NY’s, boutique hotel collection. It’s a chic, nature-forward accommodation from a trio of visionary friends that formed Eastwind Hotels. The owners are frequently there to greet guests on arrival, either in Lake Placid or at one of their gorgeous Catskills hotels. All locations share the same dark blue clapboard siding and simple roadside signage. It’s a cute touch that solidifies the branding while making the group feel like a collection of homes rather than a hotel… > Read Our Full Review

It’s not like you’ll miss the lovely River Walk neighborhood during a San Antonio vacation, but this luxury boutique hotel is hidden away on a small island-like formation that connects the north and east River Walk. Something about having a waterfront stroll on all sides makes it extra charming, and a tad more exclusive. The building is a lovely restored property that stands out a bit but is surrounded by enough noteworthy architecture to make walking around the area decidedly pleasant. The Mokara is very much on the international standard… > Read Our Full Review

ARRIVE from Palisociety is a super-cute boutique hotel in the center of Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Palisociety has a good track record of hip, elegant hotels in locations that deserve a little extra love on the boutique hotel front, and Wilmington is no exception. ARRIVE occupies an impeccably curated building of whitewashed brick that feels like it was designed to show up all the other hotels around. We’re not huge fans of painted brick (give it to us exposed, please), but we can’t deny that the building very nicely catches… > 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 Vermont boutique hotel is a gorgeous historical property and a recent darling of Conde Nast’s top New England hotels list. A bit out of the way for Green Mountains tourism maybe but this 200-year old inn is still definitely worth the drive. The entire town knows how beautiful the surrounding area is, and is leaning into a reputation for natural beauty. You’ll be surrounded by gorgeous arable land, famed country roads, deep forest and all the friendly Southern Vermont mountains. You’ll also enjoy the long-lived and top-class hospitality of… > 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

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

It is universally acknowledged that a North Eastern hotelier in possession of investment capital must be in want of an 18th-19th century building requiring extensive renovation. This 4-building Kingston NY boutique hotel is further proof. The factory-lined Hudson River is, of course, an absolute playground for renovation-happy hospitality experts, but Hotel Kinsley is special in that its buildings are not exclusively red-brick factory types. The residence comprises four different buildings offering a lively collection of comfortable and charming spaces. The main house was originally a bank, now a stately tan… > Read Our Full Review

After extensive renovations, this 1965 boutique hotel tucked by the exit into Downtown Albuquerque is slated to reopen as ARRIVE Albuquerque in 2025. ARRIVE Hotels are a subsidiary of Palisociety, a supremely hip boutique hotel brand slowly taking over the Southwest (they’ve fingers in a couple other pies as well). The brand indicates an eclectic, super-contemporary approach to design, all Instagram-friendly surroundings with hand-picked luxuries. What we like most about ARRIVE, however, is the casual, locally-entrenched style of accommodation. Each property has local spots researched and accessible for guests, the… > 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

This inside-out boutique hotel beauty is one of Downtown Des Moines’ most eye-catching places to stay. The 1913 Beaux-Arts building alone is a head-turner, but once you get inside, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to stay. Originally an office building for insurance companies, the interior has been converted into a mid-century but modern gem. It’s a gorgeous blend of contemporary luxury and classic comfort, all buttery leather and white coffered ceilings. Anyone who likes historical charm and elegance, but modern luxury, won’t find a better place in Des Moines. And,… > Read Our Full Review

Hotel Donaldson is a Downtown Fargo boutique that offers a pretty unique stay near all the city’s best attractions. The low-level, brick building has served as a guesthouse for over a century, and still sports a lovely selection of suites. The last renovation went more or less all-in on the contemporary appeal without losing the building’s charm. Colors are bright and common areas are chic, and they’re all beautifully complemented with exposed brick and lovely wooden beams. We especially love that the decor is decidedly local. Many contemporary-style hotels feature… > Read Our Full Review

It’s not hard to see why this Downtown Oklahoma City hotel is an attractive option. The building alone is worth the price tag, which is fairly reasonable, all things considered. Comfort, revelry and more are housed in the city’s old Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, a phenomenal mix of red brick, giant windows and gorgeous stonework. In general, the decor is a mix of southern charm and whitewashed post-industrial hip. It gives uncohesive more than eclectic, in our opinion, but it’s still cute and welcoming. There’s also plenty to do,… > Read Our Full Review

The Oregon Trail, both the journey and the computer game, may be history, but this Colorado Springs boutique gem is keeping the pioneer spirit alive. With all the modern charm of a 21st-century hotel, the chic atmosphere takes more than just the building from the area’s Gold Rush legacy. Hardwood flooring, exposed brick, brass fittings, all the little details make a place feel authentic, like it has a history. And of course, this one does. Established in 1902 as a spot for mining bigwigs to store gold, it also served… > Read Our Full Review

Forget what you know about brownstones, small boutique hotels and human-sized architecture. This eye-catcher of a high-rise will expand your notions of what modern Brooklyn’s all about. Normally, we’d find a building this big in a place like Williamsburg to be more than a little cringe. Even as a hotel, it’s a bit bigger than we’d like. We can’t promise the same level of intimate care that smaller hotel would provide. Yet, this star-destroyer of a hotel still has great appeal. It’s post-industrial from the outside, almost a Centre Pompidou… > Read Our Full Review

Off the central streets of Astoria, Oregon, tucked along the riverside, there’s a little white box of a boutique hotel called the Bowline. If you’re looking for something hip, unique, and by the water, this is your chance. The hotel bar is a local favorite for a fancy drink, the amenities unique and super-cool. The building was a fish-processing plant, and the hotel does a good job of toning down the horrifying aspects of this and talking up the interesting ones. You’ve got moody but subtle photography, quick references in… > Read Our Full Review

This boutique hotel is bright, modern, it’s got traces of industrial chic and a stunner of an art collection. And what can be more Downtown Detroit, Michigan than a post-industrial art cavern cobbled together from of a former department store, and former factory? Charmingly, the factory that makes up Shinola’s small campus used to make Singer sewing machines, and the creative spirit of fashion never left. As big-name hotel chains all scramble to perfect the boutique hotel in Detroit, we find this impeccable local success story makes for a more… > Read Our Full Review

Tucked off a Portsmouth, NH side street among a small collection of cute clapboard houses, this hotel has a seriously residential vibe. The building was constructed in 1809, recently renovated into a 10-room boutique apart-hotel. It’s a super-charming federal-style work with an arched passageway through the center. We can easily imagine driving a little horse-drawn cart through it to the tiny green shared courtyard behind the hotel. The decor is modern but relaxed, full of crisp greens and soft, welcoming textiles. We’d say The Inn Downtown is more suited for… > Read Our Full Review

With its motel-y superstar of a sister hotel just down the street, you may wonder why NEXT is the Eastside hotel of choice. Here’s our take on the oldest vs. youngest debate, Portland Boutique Hotel-style. We like a bit of grunge as much as (more than?) your average nontraditional hotel aficionado, but we’re also suckers for when grunge and our inner diva get together. We’re talking eating a strand of spaghetti from each end, slicked-back hair with choreographed bleacher numbers, Taylor Swift at a football game, that kind of vibe…. > Read Our Full Review

This Midtown Greensboro hotel sits in the middle of Friendly Center Shopping Village, a slightly odd spot for a pretty cool hotel. It’s a 1990 remake of a 1919 hotel that lived in Downtown Greensboro before its demolition in 1979. This gives the space a historical vibe with plenty of modern amenities. It’s all bright red awnings and brick, and stunning woodwork interiors, both stately and fresh. The atmosphere carries through to the amenities and services. There’s an afternoon tea, a small pool, and a super charming cloister garden (available… > Read Our Full Review

The Standard East Village is a modern high-rise hotel that stands out in a neighborhood dominated by lower-rise buildings. Some will love the fresh, youthful take on accommodation. Others might find the tall tower a bit too out of place in a typically few-story neighborhood. We ourselves are fans of the low-level, and while we appreciate a bit of quirk, their lip-shaped throw pillows on the beds are not it. Though it’s tempting, we’d be fools to disparage a great hotel just because we think the pillows look daft. If… > Read Our Full Review

When we say ‘hidden gem,’ you might roll your eyes at the cliché, but it remains the best way to describe this Weston, Vermont boutique hotel. We didn’t make the rules, we just know that this place is a) in the middle of nowhere and b) totally worth the drive. The entire experience is a perfect combination of small rural town, surrounding forests and the absolute charm of the hotel. It occupies a gleaming white house off of Main Street, both unassuming and elegant at the same time. Once inside,… > Read Our Full Review

This apart-hotel in Downtown Cleveland is best suited for long stays, sure, but it’s worth looking at no matter how long you plan to stay. It takes a good amount of thoughtful design for us to feature an apart-hotel, though we admit ROOST properties always have a bit of an advantage. The Philadelphia-based brand has properties from Cleveland eastward, mostly concentrated in Pennsylvania. They have a nice vibe of upscale yet hip, a modern East Coasty-take on luxury. Beyond this, ROOST properties have an uncanny ability to occupy super-cool buildings…. > Read Our Full Review

This Hollywood boutique hotel is the absolute height of refined luxury. It’s a place for pampering, with an entire floor devoted to wellness and exclusive access to some of the best spaces in the city. You’ll have access to all the amenities you can think of, and some you can’t. Where else can you find a hotel with a recording studio? With a cozy yet central location, you can step out of the chic slate building into the California sun and have the whole of LA at your fingertips.  … > 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 ever wanted to go to New York to experience Paris, get to this boutique hotel in Tribeca. We won’t pretend not to roll our eyes at a hotel designed to look like it belongs somewhere else. But, when all is said and done, the design here is gorgeous, whatever they want to call it. The overseers, a worldwide hospitality group dedicated to selling Parisian fantasies, have done quite a nice job of it. This version of France is pastels and Petit fours, plush luxury done up like confectionery…. > 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

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