Travelers from all over the world are increasingly tired of spending their vacations in classic hotel rooms while traveling. The “Boutique Hotel” concept has emerged as a response to the customer’s demands and its popularity has spread over the last few years. Based on creating a more intimate space for guests, providing luxury services and spaces with personality, boutique hotels’ trend continues to satisfy more and more customers looking for something different, unique and up-to-the-minute.

Here is our list with 9 of the coolest boutique hotels in the world:

Astarte Boutique Hotel - Santorini, Greece

Astarte is a luxurious 9-room complex, each with its own personal style and vision, built in one of the island’s most beautiful areas, opposite to the endless Aegean blue. Every detail in Astarte was made especially for you who know how to enjoy what is really worth it. Magic is in the details at Astarte, beginning with the twinkling Swarovski stones that adorn the ceiling above each suite’s Jacuzzi pool, and ending with the personalized service each guest enjoys. 

Upton House - Fowey, Cornwall, UK

A unique air of 1920’s vintage glamour greets you, the discerning traveler of all, and will make your stay the most romantic, sumptuous and decadent in Cornwall. Indulge in pure 5 star luxury bed and breakfast accommodation with fine bespoke furnishings, handmade pocket sprung beds, roll top baths, rain showers and Penhaligon’s Toiletries, just to mention a few benefits of Upton House.

Hotel Jardins Secrets - Nimes, France

Hotel Jardins Secrets is a hideaway boutique hotel just a 5 minutes’ walk from the roman city where you will find the famous amphitheater (les Arènes) and one of the most beautiful roman temples in the world (la Maison Carrée). Behind the wall in an ordinary street, you will discover the “secret garden” and swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and the smell of fresh roses.

EME Catredal Hotel - Seville, Spain

EME Catedral Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the historical centre of Seville, in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, right in front of the Cathedral and the Giralda, just some steps away from the shopping area. As a result of the restoration of fourteen typical sevillian listed houses from the XVI century, the urban resort has 60 rooms and an excellent gastronomic and leisure complex with 7 restaurants, cocktail bars, wellness spa, outdoor swimming pool and outstanding panoramic terraces.

The Seven Hotel - Paris, France

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Seven Hotel is a genuine boutique hotel. From the reception to the rooms, the extremely design decoration takes you to a luxurious universe, where an intimist and warm atmosphere reigns. Amongst the 7 suites of the hotel, you’ll certainly find one that seduces you, whatever your tastes are. Dive into a design and boutique world, where details and perfectionism are the key words.

Hotel Americano - New York, NY, USA

Hotel Americano reflects the spirit of Latin culture while encompassing a variety of international influences. The 10-story building, designed by award-winning Mexican architect Enrique Norten, is a glass structure encased in a metal mesh façade that captures the industrial feel of the surrounding neighborhood. The rooms, designed by French designer Arnaud Montigny known for his work at Parisian boutique Colette, suggest an urban ryokan with wooden platform beds, warm lighting and natural materials.

Fazenda São Francisco do Corumbau - Bahia, Brazil

Corumbau means “distant place” in the Pataxó native language and owes its name to a wide sand point that stretches out into the sea, where the horizon seems to fade away and one can almost touch the infinite. Fazenda São Francisco do Corumbau is a small boutique hotel that offers total privacy, with rooms and bungalows on the seaside and quality service totally devoted to your comfort and tranquility. This is the closest you have ever come to paradise.

Hansar Bangkok Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand

Endless and enchanting views of Bangkok greenery, unrivaled architectural elegance and timeless style, amenities to please the most discerning traveler, this is the Hansar Bangkok way of life. Expansive spaces that seem to mould to your every need. Contemporary design with a hint of surprise and whimsical delight.

Cavo Tagoo - Mykonos, Greece

Cavo Tagoo in Mykonos island of Greece strives to be a canvas upon which visitors can color their island dreams and has succeeded in being a cosmopolitan luxury suites hotel and a destination for seekers of unique and relaxing experiences from all over the world.

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