Castle Hill Inn and rocky coast at sunset, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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 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
Aerial view of the pool at The Ryder
This Charleston Hotel Has the Most Instagrammable Pool and Bar in the City
Conestoga® Wagon exterior
Travel Across 25 U.S. States and Stay in a Modern-day Oregon Trail-style Covered Wagon
The library and parlor at The Amelia
How One Woman Is Turning Her New Hudson Valley Hotel Into a Gathering Place for Asian American Writers and Their Fans