Boutique hotels have personality. They work hard not to feel like a typical hotel. While each is unique, something they share is an incredible attention to detail. From the lobby to the far corner of your room, decor in a boutique hotel has a personal touch, much like that of a luxury home. You might find a few novels at your bedside, fresh flowers in the bathroom, or a set of binoculars at a seaside window. Small details like these add up and create closeness with guests. Whether hip, modern, romantic, or whimsical, strong themes typically tie these hotels together. There’s a style for everyone.

You’re not just a number at a boutique hotel. Because they’re usually between 50 and 200 rooms, you’ll not only be treated like a human, but experience more pampering. Borrowing a page out of the book written for B&B’s, staff will get to know you on a name basis, come off as personable, and will be attentive to how your stay is going. A stay at London’s Milestone Hotel includes a 24-hour butler. If you stay there with children, expect to be offered chocolate mice and bedtime stories at turndown.

Boutique hotels are also more upscale than the norm, offering high-thread-count sheets, designer/antique furniture, or even minibars stocked with locally-sourced provisions. Lobbies and lounges are decadent, art-filled venues for socializing. Rooftop bars, walled gardens, and cabana-lined pools await guests. The best of dining is something well known of boutique hotels. On-site restaurants source from local farms while staff profess the quality of locally-crafted beer. Free perks abound, like hosted art events, bicycles for exploring, or afternoon ice cream socials. The combination of amenities and perks is hard to beat.

The smaller footprint of boutique hotels allows them to be located in prime locations. You’ll find them situated in the choicest parts of London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and many other major cities. The same goes for those located on the beach or in natural settings. The smaller size of a boutique hotel often equates to closer intimacy with the surrounding area. In most cases, you get the best of both worlds, inside and outside your hotel.

Boutique hotels offer a great value at both ends of the price spectrum. A night at Z NYC Hotel offers views of the Manhattan skyline, a rooftop bar, and free shuttle service into the heart of NYC. It costs as little as $125 per night. At the upper end, the Wentworth Mansion runs north of $300 per night, though you get a lot for that price. The hotel is centrally located in the historic district of Charleston, SC just steps to everything. Guests are greeted with a glass of sherry in the lobby, followed by hors d’oeuvres, house-made chocolates at turndown, and complimentary breakfast. Original in-room gas fireplaces and triple-sheeted European linens keep guests cozy and warm.

Whether it’s a family trip, a reunion with friends, or a romantic getaway, boutique hotels are a great choice. They create a stylish-yet-intimate atmosphere perfect for relaxing together, with amenities and perks that make them a great value.

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