1. Best Features of Boutique Hotels Boutique hotels are mostly characterized by its intimate atmosphere as well as the idiosyncratic style. Boutique hotels are known to distinguish themselves from the larger chain of hotels by offering certain personalized attention. it is known to provide its guests with a personalized feeling of accommodation as well as service. But apart from this, there are certain unique set of characteristics that tend to give a unique kind of feeling to boutique hotels. Let’s have a look at few of the key features of a boutique hotel and what makes them so unique and distinguishing than the other chain of hotels. Size: As the name says it, boutique hotels which means that they are mostly small having around 10 to 100 rooms. They are very much intimate in scale, the ambience is created in such a way that it tends to provide a personalized feeling to the guests as if they are in their home itself instead of making them feel like a hotel occupant. Few of the boutique hotels are also known to have a living space wherein the guests can interact with each other as well. Bigger is not necessarily better since boutique hotels though small in size have their uniqueness through the atmosphere, a degree of personalized service and through aesthetics. Design: The interior décor and the architecture of the boutique hotels are very much unique as same as their operations. Boutique hotels are known to combine historic detailing along with chic elegance. The lines are said to be picturesque and very much comfortable or sleek and present-day as well. It can be an artistic mixture. Boutique hotels are known to convey a very much forward style wherein each of the guest’s rooms are decorated individually using upscale linens and providing exclusive amenities to the guests. Boutique hotels are known to use high quality materials along with designer furnishings so as to add that quirky touch as well as create a memorable visual experience for the guests. Distinct: Boutique hotels are known to provide a distinct vibe to each of its guests. Most of these hotels are often operated individually and do not fall into any of the major chain of hotels. One of the largest independent boutique hotel is The Kimpton Hotel which is owned by the Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts. They may be independently owned but can belong to an association of luxury hotel. Location: There are no hard and fast rule as to where a boutique hotel should be located but most of the boutique hotels are known to be located in a fashionable urban area. Many a times one would find such hotels in a lively place and upcoming sections of the city. They can be one of the reason for turning the area lively. They can also be situated in locations which has high end residential neighborhood and which is away from crowd and traffic. But at the same time they are also in the area which is the highlight of the city. The trendy type of boutique hotels is known to be found in resort locations which is very well hidden from the throng of main tourist. Service: Boutique hotels are also known to provide personalized service, basically the high end service itself is the hallmark of these hotels. The staff knows your name very well on the first day of the visit itself. These hotels are also known to provide bespoke luxury amenities which can include extensive pillow menu along with custom toiletries, spa service so as to create a very high end individualized experience. Clientele: The types of travelers or guests who are attracted to boutique hotels are basically normal individuals as similar to the hotel itself. Those guests who tend to enjoy some time for themselves at a place which is creative, has a quirky feeling, has an amazing décor and also provides luxurious service would be the right choice of boutique hotels since it would make them feel as home, away from home.

2. Culture: Boutique hotels are known to also celebrate the sense of local flavor having a strong sense of place by incorporating in their hotel all the materials which are sourced locally and tend to reflect the heritage of the current location through its varied art and color work. There are themed boutique hotels which are basically build in such a way as to provide an entire experience from its décor to its service around a particular theme or subject which can include, fashion, sports or arts hence the name themed hotel. Character: Boutique hotels are known to have a unique sense of personality as same as each individual. They are fun, trendy as well as offbeat. The quirky sense of humor of these hotels would be shown or exhibited through some creative offering to the guests or by some décor. The unique character of the hotel is exhibited in each of its space inside the hotels which the guests can make out easily. Boutique hotels are known to provide attention to detail in each of the area. A case of true boutique hotel would be wherein it would always time some time out choose the best of the linens as well as the freshest of the ingredients for food, or how each room should be styled individually. Each and everything thing is minutely thought and then prepared so as to offer the best to the guest and make an experience which is unforgettable.