here are typically three different boutique "types."

The traditionally decorated, elegant small hotel;

The whimsical or contempory decor by a specific designer;

The property that is created from a building meant for another purpose.

The Gorham Hotel in New York City,

The Alexis Hotel in Seattle,

The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City,

The Kensington Park in San Francisco,

The St. Louis in New Orleans,

The Hotel Wales in New York City.

Bedroom of Alexis Hotel
Courtesy Kimpton Group

he second type is a bit harder to characterize, but would include the following examples:

On the Ave in New York City,

Hotel Monaco all locations,

The Hotel, South Beach, Miami,

The Pier 5 Hotel in Baltimore,

The Hotel Metro in Milwaukee,

The Time Hotel in New York City.

Queen Room, On the Ave
Photo by Author

he last category is easiest, and would include:

The Ambassador New Orleans, in three old warehouse buildings;

Dylan in New York, in the old Chemist Club building;

The Harbor Court in San Francisco, in an old YMCA building,

International House Hotel in New Orleans, once a large bank building,

The Napa River Inn in Napa, California, in an old industrial building,

The Archbishop's Mansion in San Francisco, built for the Archbishop in 1904.

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