boutique hotel
noun
plural boutique hotels
: a usually small upscale hotel that is often independently owned and that has distinctive decor that may reflect the culture of its location or be themed in another way
A new boutique hotel inspired by the Titanic is hoping to dock in Columbus. Unsinkable Hotels … is advancing plans to replicate the iconic ship on land in central Ohio, featuring period-inspired guest suites, fine dining and luxury amenities.—
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One building, for instance, houses a furniture brand showroom, and the reception for The Audo, a boutique hotel.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Nearby, the former Sunset Montauk has been reimagined as Hotel Corduroy, a 29-room boutique hotel designed to reflect the area’s surf scene.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Airbnb will introduce boutique hotels across its platform this summer, allowing guests to book stays in cities around the world as part of a slate of new updates for the home sharing company.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Guests can also book boutique hotels on Airbnb, and the company is incentivizing users with up to 15% back in platform credits.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2026
East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The 1927 tower became this fashionable boutique hotel—with a soaring lobby—90 years later.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
In addition to the Planters Inn, The Spectator (another boutique hotel in the historic district) is a top spot for a quality Planter’s Punch.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Nearby, the former Sunset Montauk has been reimagined as Hotel Corduroy, a 29-room boutique hotel designed to reflect the area’s surf scene.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Airbnb will introduce boutique hotels across its platform this summer, allowing guests to book stays in cities around the world as part of a slate of new updates for the home sharing company.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Guests can also book boutique hotels on Airbnb, and the company is incentivizing users with up to 15% back in platform credits.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2026
East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The 1927 tower became this fashionable boutique hotel—with a soaring lobby—90 years later.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
In addition to the Planters Inn, The Spectator (another boutique hotel in the historic district) is a top spot for a quality Planter’s Punch.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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“Boutique hotel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutique%20hotel. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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