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

But if a house rental isn't your speed, don't worry—there are plenty of charming boutique hotels to choose from. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Tobago’s beaches, diving, biodiversity and relatively undisturbed natural environment give it a distinctive proposition for resort developers, boutique hotels, marina projects and other tourism operators. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

At The Aster, a boutique hotel and members club in Hollywood, guests can begin the day with classes in the reformer Pilates studio, where old-world dark wood and ornamental columns are paired with high-tech apparatus. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Her work at the Morgans Hotel in 1984 revolutionized the hospitality industry by introducing what’s considered the world’s first true boutique hotel. — David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 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