Hotels + Resorts

Boutique Hotels

From design-forward inns to wellness-themed properties, there are chic boutique hotels for all types of travelers, no matter their taste or budget. Travel + Leisure editors and contributors are constantly on the road, vetting small hotels and rating them based on the quality of accommodations, service, location, food, and overall value. From New York to Tokyo, the best boutique hotels offer the kind of bespoke experience that sophisticated travelers expect.

Exterior of Palihouse Santa Barbara

This Funky-cool Hotel Was Named the Best Santa Barbara Newcomer of 2022 — Here's What It's Like

Exterior of The Wildset Hotel

This Quaint Maryland Beach Town Is Home to an Ultra-stylish Boutique Hotel

Mountain Modern in Jackson Hole

This Popular Jackson Hole Motel Just Unveiled New Rooms and Après-ski Amenities — Take a Peek Inside

Exterior view today of George C. Schleier Residence

Denver Is Getting a Beautiful Hotel in an 1880s Mansion — and We Got a Sneak Peek

Two photos from Kochi, India, one showing a hotel room, and one showing a man looking at artwork

How Kochi Became One of India's Contemporary Art Capitals

View from a restaurant at the Grace Hotel in Santorini

The Best Hotel in Greece Just Opened a Cocktail Bar and Restaurant With Unreal Sunset Views — See the Photos

The Twenty Two Restaurant and Hotel, newly opened in London

There's a New, Super Instagrammable Hotel in London — and the Design Revolves Around 5 Stunning Shades of Blue

Interior and exterior view of The Pinch in Charleston

This Brand-new Charleston Hotel Has an Idyllic Patio and Stunning Décor — Here's a Sneak Peek Inside

Casa Polanco interiors

Mexico City Is Getting a Gorgeous New Boutique Hotel — and It's in a Restored 1940s Mansion

Rooftop with colorful dining chairs and tables at Mama Shelter LA

11 Best Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles

Two photos from Casa Mate show a casita exterior, and the interior of a guest room

These Hotels on Mexico's East Coast Range From Tropical Modernist to Boho-chic

An aerial rendering of the Tiny Urban Escapes

There's a New Tiny Home Resort Coming to the U.S. — and Every Room Is a Shipping Container

A large sculpture in the lobby of a hotel on Roosevelt Island

These 5 Boutique Hotel Brands Are Rapidly Expanding Around the Globe

Interior of the Starry Night guestroom at The Beatrice

This 'Starry Night' Hotel Room Is Even More Immersive Than the Viral Van Gogh Experience

Lagoa do Fogo in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal

The Azores Aren't the 'Next Iceland' — and That's Exactly Why You Should Go

Nathalie Jordi in the ornate salon at the Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans

The Future of Hotels Is Female — and These 5 Hoteliers Are Changing the Game

Gangtey Lodge, in Bhutan

16 Incredible Luxury Hotels With Fewer Than 20 Rooms

Bobbie Brown at The George

Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Is Auctioning Off a Wellness Weekend at Her Boutique Hotel

River House at Odette’s on the river in early morning light

Your Next Fall Weekend Retreat Should Be to This Stunning Riverfront Hotel That Just Opened Between NYC and Philly

A courtyard pool at a modern motor lodge

The New Golden Age of the Motor Lodge

Lounge furniture on a patio at Mahali Mzuri

The 14 Best Boutique Hotels Around the World, According to T+L Readers

Terra Glamping Tent

You Haven't Gone Glamping Until You've Gone Glamping in the Hamptons

Scenes from the Catskills in autumn, including the view from an A Frame cabin at Eastwind, and kayakers on the Delaware River

The Catskills Are Still the Perfect Fall Escape — Here's How to Plan Yours

Aerial view of Sebasco Harbor Resort

This Historic Maine Resort Feels Like Its Own Coastal Town — and You Can Sleep in a Lighthouse While Visiting

Turquoise waters of Laguna Bacalar, in Mexico

How One Lagoon Is Becoming a Hub for Sustainable Tourism in Mexico

Piaule Catskill, a minimalist designed serene cabin and spa in the woods

Sometimes True Wellness Means Slowing Down. Way Down.

the library at Beaverbrook Town House

The Newest London Townhouse Hotel Has an Unreal 1920s-inspired Bar — Here's a Sneak Peek Inside

Public Hotel amber-glowing escalators

Everyone Is Welcome to Experience Luxury at Ian Schrager's Newly Reimagined Public Hotel

HOY Hotel in Paris

This Wellness-focused Paris Hotel Doesn't Feel Like Paris — and That's Exactly the Point

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World's Best Boutique Hotels 2015

A woman reads a book on the terrace of a home in Kardamyli, Greece, overlooking the sea

Stay at the Greek Villa of One of History's Most Beloved Travel Writers

Casona Sforza, boutique hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico

This Sleek, Super Instagrammable Resort in Oaxaca Might Be the Most Beautiful in Mexico

Barbecue domes at the Homewood in Freshford, England

A 'Barbecue Butler' Will Grill for You and Serve Champagne in Your Private Dome at This Funky English Countryside Hotel

Exterior of Piaule Catskill

This Hotel and Spa Is a Mountainside Sanctuary of Relaxation — and It's Only a Few Hours From NYC

Outdoor Spatia Club at Spatia Comporta in Portugal

This Boutique Hotel in Portugal Is a Design Lover's Paradise Tucked Away by the Ocean

Loutrel Hotel in Charleston, SC

This Is the No. 1 Hotel in Charleston, According to T+L Readers

Interior space of king bedroom with kitchenette at Azure Sky hotel in Palm Springs

This Midcentury Modern Hotel in Palm Springs Is Perfect for West Coast Road Trippers

Casa Malca Tulum Mexico Hotel Pablo Escobar Estate Entrance Decor Beach

Here's How You Can Stay at Pablo Escobar's Tulum Home

Big Idaho Potato Hotel

You Haven't Visited Idaho Until You've Slept Inside This Giant Potato

The library and parlor at The Amelia

This Renovated, 19th-century House in Hudson, New York, Is the Charming Town's Newest Hotel

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12 Penthouse Perches to Swoon Over

Hotel Vermont Beer Concierge

These Hotel Concierges Will Help You Take a Custom Beer Tour, Track Your Genealogy, Join a Songwriting Session and Much More

White Barn Inn Restaurant

Designer Cottages, a Charming Town, and Mouthwatering Lobster Await at One of America’s Best Inns

Exterior of The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards at night

There's a Gorgeous Hotel Opening on a Working Farm and Vineyard in Virginia — Here's a First Look Inside

The Los Angeles skyline, with palm trees, and a pink sky

Where to Stay in Los Angeles: From the Beach to the Hills and Everywhere in Between

Exterior of the Pelican Inn

This 30-mile Trek Bring Hikers to Some of the Best Restaurants and Hotels in Northern California

The library at Vista Palazzo Verona

A Gorgeous New Hotel Is Coming to Verona, Italy Just in Time for a European Summer Vacation

A restaurant at Hotel Pavilion Faubourg

One of the Trendiest Neighborhoods in Paris Is Getting a Brand-new Luxury Hotel — Take a Sneak Peek Inside

Deluxe Room Villa Balcony at Palazzo Rainis in Croatia

This Brand-new Palace Hotel in Croatia Is Right on the Water — and We Got a Sneak Peek Inside

large living room-like area with plush couches, chairs, and well-stocked bar

Travel Booking Site Kayak Just Opened Its First Hotel — Here’s What It’s Like

h2hotel room full of plants and natural light

This Northern California Hotel Will Fill Your Room With Fresh Flowers and Houseplants — That You Can Take Home

Details of amenities at Huttopia's tented platform glamping experience

This Glamping Company Is Opening It First West Coast Resort at Charlie Chaplin's Favorite Outdoor Spot

Supermodel Nina Agal on a bike in front of The Surf Lodge; products from The Surf Lodge

Rooms at The Surf Lodge in Montauk Have a Beauty Minibar You Need to Know About

View over Central Park from Park Lane NYC

This NYC Hotel Just Got a Major Makeover — and It's Opening a Rooftop With Stunning Central Park Views

La Valise Tulum's suite can have the bed moved to the terrace

This Tulum Hotel Offers a Rollout King Bed so Guests Can Sleep Under the Stars — Literally

Fishing at The Lodge at Blue Sky

I’m Running Away to This Fancy New Resort in Utah and None of You Can Stop Me

Beach Destination Wedding

How to Have Your Dream Destination Wedding for Free

Th Hoxton Paris

This Millennial-focused Hotel Chain Has Some of the World’s Most Instagram-worthy Hotel Rooms — and You Can Actually Afford Them

Giraffe Manor, Kenya

I Fell in Love With Giraffes Over Brunch at Nairobi’s Most Famous Hotel — Then I Fell in Love With the Rest of the City

J.K. Place Paris

J.K. Place Has Opened Its First Property Outside Italy

Wildest, Strangest, and Most Over-the-Top Hotel Amenities

These Hotels Have Nods to the Nineties Like Bunk Beds, Lava Lamps, and Pillow Fight Packages

Hotel Secrets From Insiders

Eight Hotel Secrets From Industry Insiders

Contemporary hotel room with crisp white bedding and airy hallway with art on walls

This Boutique Hotel Chain Is Also a Contemporary Art Museum