Best Boutique Hotel 2026
From spa weekends to city escapes, boutique hotels can turn a girls' trip into an experience. Vote now for the properties that make your getaway unforgettable by clicking below. Voting ends October 7, 2026. Winners will be announced October 21, 2026.
Bottleworks Hotel
Bottleworks Hotel occupies a former Coca-Cola bottling plant in downtown Indianapolis, part of the Bottleworks District. The property is near Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Mass Ave. Its rooms reflect the building's industrial history, while the district includes restaurants, shops, entertainment and The Garage food hall.
Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa
Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa is in Calistoga, California, in Napa Valley. The property has guest rooms, suites, cabins, pools and spa facilities centered on a retro motor-lodge design. It is near downtown Calistoga, Napa Valley wineries, hot springs and outdoor activities, including hiking around Robert Louis Stevenson State Park.
Castle Hill Inn
Castle Hill Inn is on Ocean Drive in Newport, Rhode Island, overlooking Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The property occupies 40 acres and includes rooms in the historic Agassiz Mansion, beach cottages, beach houses and Harbor Houses. It is close to Newport's waterfront, beaches, scenic drives and historic attractions.
The Dive Motel & Swim Club
The Dive Motel & Swim Club is in East Nashville, Tennessee, on Dickerson Pike. The retro motel includes guest rooms, a swimming pool, bar and social spaces. Its location provides access to Nashville's restaurants, music venues and nightlife, while downtown Nashville and attractions such as Broadway are a short drive away.
The Goodtime Hotel
The Goodtime Hotel is in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, near Ocean Drive and the Art Deco Historic District. The property has 266 rooms, a pool, fitness center, restaurant and social spaces. It is close to the beach, shopping, dining and nightlife along South Beach and Washington Avenue today.
The Graylyn Estate
The Graylyn Estate is a historic estate and boutique hotel in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Built in 1928, the property occupies 86 acres and includes guest rooms, dining, event spaces and recreational amenities. It is near Reynolda Village, Reynolda Gardens and Wake Forest University, with downtown Winston-Salem a short drive away.
Hotel Emma
Hotel Emma occupies a former Pearl Brewery building in San Antonio, Texas, along the River Walk. The hotel combines historic industrial architecture with guest rooms, suites, a library, restaurants and bars. It is near the Pearl district's shops and dining, with downtown San Antonio and the Alamo accessible nearby today.
Hotel Ketchum
Hotel Ketchum is in downtown Ketchum, Idaho, within the Wood River Valley near Sun Valley. The boutique property offers modern rooms, an outdoor heated pool, hot tub and fitness center. It provides access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor recreation, with Sun Valley Resort and Bald Mountain nearby.
Hotel Peter and Paul
Hotel Peter and Paul occupies a former church, school, rectory and convent complex in New Orleans' Marigny neighborhood. The property preserves elements of the historic buildings while providing guest rooms and communal spaces. It is near Frenchmen Street, the French Quarter, live music venues, restaurants and the Mississippi River nearby.
Hotel San José
Hotel San José is a bungalow-style boutique hotel on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. The property has rooms arranged around courtyards and offers an outdoor pool and garden areas. It is near South Congress shops, restaurants and music venues, with downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake nearby for outdoor recreation.
Hotel Valley Ho
Hotel Valley Ho is a mid-century modern hotel in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The property has guest rooms, suites, pools, a spa, fitness center and restaurants. Its downtown location places it near Scottsdale's shopping, dining and nightlife, while attractions including Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Camelback Mountain are nearby.
The Ludlow Hotel
The Ludlow Hotel is a boutique property on Ludlow Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side. It offers guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar and lounge spaces. The hotel is near Orchard Street shops, galleries and restaurants, with the East Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Brooklyn Bridge accessible from the neighborhood.
Perry Lane Hotel
Perry Lane Hotel is in Savannah's Historic District, near Broughton Street, Forsyth Park and the Savannah Riverwalk. The hotel has 167 rooms, including 12 suites, along with restaurants, bars and event spaces. Its downtown location provides access to historic squares, museums, galleries, shopping and Savannah College of Art and Design.
The Siren Hotel
The Siren Hotel occupies the former Wurlitzer Building in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The property includes guest rooms, restaurants, bars and entertainment spaces within a historic Art Deco-era building. It is near Comerica Park, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Campus Martius Park as well as shops and restaurants in downtown Detroit.
Wentworth Mansion
Wentworth Mansion is a 21-room historic hotel in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1886, the property retains original architectural details and includes a restaurant, rooftop cupola and common areas. It is near Charleston's historic district, King Street, Colonial Lake, the Battery, museums, restaurants and other downtown attractions nearby downtown.
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