You’re probably familiar with the concept of a boutique hotel, but do you really know what it means? What does it represent? We explain everything!
1. What is a boutique hotel?
To qualify as a boutique hotel, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- No more than 100 rooms
- Being an independent hotel
- Be located in the city center or in the trendiest district
- Design and the latest technology are the order of the day
- An integral part of the city, offering local…
- To be both a hotel, i.e. a room, and also a cool, trendy gathering place
The aim of this type of hotel is to offer a personal touch to each guest. It’s a hotel category in its own right, born in 1980 in London and New York.
The concept is so successful that there’s even a ceremony to select the best: the boutique hotel awards.
2. Some well-known examples
One of the main characteristics of boutique hotels is their design, their special atmosphere.
Among the best-known are
- Le Platine Hôtel dedicated to Marylin Monroe in the 15th arrondissement of Paris
- L’
Hôtel Particulier
in Montmartre
Astarte Suites
in Greece
The Royal Mansour
in Morocco
And many more that we won’t mention here!
So how would you like to spend your vacations in this type of hotel? For those of you who have already done so, do you have any feedback?
If you’re looking for a new hotel experience, here’s an article on Life hotels that should please you.