The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in the US for Families

Mamula Island by Banyan Tree: A Fortress Reborn on the Adriatic

Discover Mamula Island by Banyan Tree, a transformed 19th-century fortress in Montenegro’s Boka Bay featuring 32 luxury suites, world-class wellness, and sea views.

What If Your Luxury Hotel Were Also a Hospitality School?

Inside NIHI Rote, a luxury Indonesian retreat where a community hospitality academy came years before the resort, and guests learn the island directly from its students.

The Ritz Paris Just Brought Back Its Legendary Five O'Clock Tea

Salon Proust's revived Tea Time À La Française pairs savory courses, inventive pastry, champagne, and a new generation of Ritz tradition.

Boutique Hotels You’d Never Expect Are Family-Friendly

These premium properties go the extra mile for travelers of all ages

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore: Luxury Camping With a Presidential View

Experience glamping at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore. Enjoy safari-style tents, wood stoves, and views near Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.

Ambassador Zürich: Where Heritage Meets Contemporary Design

It's the kind of hotel that rewards a slow look.

The Carlton Cannes: A Riviera Icon Reborn

After a sweeping restoration, the Carlton keeps its Belle Époque theater while adding the ease expected of a modern Riviera icon.

Kimpton Miralina Paradise Valley Review: A Fresh Take on Desert Living in Scottsdale

A review of Kimpton Miralina in Paradise Valley, Arizona, featuring Baja-Sonoran dining, expansive Canyon Pools, spa treatments, stargazing installations, and renovated desert-inspired rooms near Old Town Scottsdale.

Wildlife Hotels Where Nature Is the Main Attraction

From Costa Rica to Kenya, these wildlife-focused hotels and lodges immerse travelers in nature with rainforest bungalows, safari tents, and unforgettable animal encounters.

At METT Barcelona, a Century-Old Icon Reclaims Its Place Above the City

Perched atop Tibidabo, METT Barcelona redefines a historic 1925 landmark with panoramic views, design-forward interiors, a Valmont spa, and standout Catalan dining.

At INNESS, Scandinavian Design Meets Catskills Countryside Living

Where the line between wild landscape and thoughtful design feels intentionally blurred.

Silica Hotel – Silica Hotel: The Quiet Side of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

A private geothermal lagoon, lava-field silence, and Northern Lights wake-up calls make Iceland’s busiest attraction feel worlds away.

Iceland Parliament Hotel – The Iceland Parliament Hotel Blends Old Reykjavik With a New Nordic Sanctuary

Hjá Jóni, the hotel’s restaurant, does simple exceptionally well.

Te Arai Links: Coastal Beauty, Hidden in Plain Sight

Escape Auckland for the wild coastal beauty of Te Arai Links. This secluded New Zealand hideaway blends world-class golf, luxe accommodations, and untouched dunes with an understated, design-led retreat hidden within the land.

Spicers Hidden Vale: Country Charm and Kangaroo Company

Spicers Hidden Vale, a boutique retreat one hour from Brisbane, offers 12,000 acres of Australian bushland, farmhouse charm, crackling fireplaces, and true outback serenity.

Hotel De L’Europe: Dutch Heritage Meets Amsterdam’s Creative Future

Read our review of Hotel De L’Europe Amsterdam: a storied stay blending Dutch heritage with bold creativity. Dating back to 1896, this landmark hotel now pairs old-world confidence with art, design, and modern flair.

Rancho Valencia – Inside Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa: A Spanish Colonial Haven in Rancho Santa Fe

Tucked in the sprawl of Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Valencia feels more like a private estate than a hotel.

The Beachside Hotel – Nantucket’s Beachside Hotel Finds Style in 1970s Nostalgia

The Beachside Hotel on Nantucket charms in a different way—with popsicles by the pool and toasty marshmallows.

The Fife Arms – This Hotel, Submerged in the Scottish Highlands, Is Where Luxury Meets Legend

Picasso, tartan, folklore, and firelight turn this storied Braemar inn into the Scottish Highlands’ most theatrical stay.

Relais Christine (Paris, France)

A review of The Relais Christine Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.