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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Like the boutique hotel concept that forever changed Florence’s hospitality landscape, the new residential concept marks a new era for the brand.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Today, the hotel is one of the few truly independent boutique hotels in its class in the city.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Developer Eustice Mita — the owner of Icona Resorts, a collection of luxury and boutique hotels primarily located along the New Jersey Shore — has proposed a large 252-room property for the site.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The Hazelton Hotel In the heart of Toronto’s glamorous Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel is one of the finest boutique hotels in the city.
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Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The 18-room boutique hotel overlooks Penny Pond and has a pool.
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Nancy Kane,
Curbed,
25 June 2026
There is a smattering of mid-tier or boutique hotels in central Colima or the nearby village of Comala, and a few resort hotels in Manzanillo.
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Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Centered around a unique office building and boutique hotel, a large development district near Dunwoody’s MARTA station and Perimeter Mall is missing something, according to its designers.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Today, the hotel is one of the few truly independent boutique hotels in its class in the city.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Developer Eustice Mita — the owner of Icona Resorts, a collection of luxury and boutique hotels primarily located along the New Jersey Shore — has proposed a large 252-room property for the site.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The Hazelton Hotel In the heart of Toronto’s glamorous Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel is one of the finest boutique hotels in the city.
—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The 18-room boutique hotel overlooks Penny Pond and has a pool.
—
Nancy Kane,
Curbed,
25 June 2026
There is a smattering of mid-tier or boutique hotels in central Colima or the nearby village of Comala, and a few resort hotels in Manzanillo.
—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Centered around a unique office building and boutique hotel, a large development district near Dunwoody’s MARTA station and Perimeter Mall is missing something, according to its designers.
—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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“Boutique hotel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutique%20hotel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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