If you are a savvy traveller you might have noticed that the term Boutique Hotel and Hostel is popping up here and there. It used to be a word favourised by Americans, especially in New York and Miami, but has now more than a decade later reached Europe. But what does it mean? Can I buy clothes there too?
The Boutique Hotel trend started in England and the US as a way to describe extra luxurious and unique hotel environment. These hotels could also be called Design Hotels and Lifestyle Hotels and the phenomena started in the 80’s mainly in the major cities, London, New York, and San Francisco. The point was to distinguish oneself against the boring homogeneous hotel chains and offer accommodation with more personality and style, perhaps with a specific theme. Another characteristic of the Boutique Hotel is that it’s usually small, with perhaps no more than 50 rooms, so they focus on quality vs. quantity.
Now the Boutique trend covers even hostels, with so called Boutique Hostels, with special features and services to the low budget traveller. Hostelsclub has several interesting alternatives to offer in the U.S.
If you are coming to the Big Apple and want to live well, but on a budget, then L Hostel is the place for you. The Harlem area is filled with jazz bars and a great place to hear true Gospel at the local churches. With a rooftop deck overlooking Harlem’s panorama, a game room, European styled bathrooms, a trendy café and beautiful spacious private and dorm rooms, L Hostel leaves little to want. They strive to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and great service to all travellers in this 700-bed hostel.
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How about Broadway Hotel & Hostel which supposedly was the first real boutique hostel in New York City. Complimentary amenities from well known brand name toiletries on your arrival, a cinema that shows the latest films, housekeeping and change of bedlinens every day, and a library with a fireplace. It’s easy to make new friends with travellers like yourself in this super designed, cool, lounge.
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In New York there is also another exciting Boutique alternative, The Jane situated in the popular neighborhood, West Village, bordering the Meatpacking District, which is well known for it’s excellent bars and restaurants. The Jane’s guest rooms are innovatively designed as train cabins, with an Ipod dock/ clock radio, flat screen TV, dvd player, daily housekeeping including fresh towels and even personal bathrobes. This is definitely not your average hostel!
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Miami is another hot spot for Boutique Hotels and Hostels, and we have 2 really good places to offer.
Miami Beach International Travellers Hostel is just a block away from the famous South beach and has won awards several times for the ‘Hostel with Best Atmosphere’. Here you´ll find an original Art Deco Lounge, a terrace, and free beakfast, lunch and dinner – can you beat that?!
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The South Beach Hostel is another well designed Boutique Hostel in the heart of the Deco neighborhood in Miami, with their own popular bar open til 5 am. So naturally you are greeted at check-in with a complementary drink.
If you are hesitant between going to a low budget hotel or a hostel, then a Boutique Hostel is the choice that will give you the most quality for your money.
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A boutique hotel is one that is generally not chain-affiliated, features an intimate, stylish appearance and provides impeccable amenities