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.

—David Rees

Examples of boutique hotel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even as Portland, Maine, has continued to welcome new boutique hotels, ‘The Press’ is still one of the most personal and consistently high in quality. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

The new zoning for the space is as a boutique hotel, which Jankowski said includes tight parameters such as no more than 12 rooms and a location on an arterial street. — Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The project will also include a 25-suite boutique hotel, a restaurant, a spa, a creative studio, a café, a pool, and sports courts. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Heart of America Group owns properties ranging from boutique hotels to car washes from Kansas to Wisconsin. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boutique hotel

• antiparallel
• antipersonnel
• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel