Unique Accommodation Experiences to Inspire Your Boutique Hotel

A unique boutique hotel bell signifies the beginning of a unique experience

When someone mentions boutique hotels, what typically comes to mind is a quaint establishment with charming rooms, often boasting upscale amenities and personalized service. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with this classic image, we’re eager to shake things up by drawing inspiration from a broader range of unique properties. Let’s explore some incredibly creative boutique […]

An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Easy Group Bookings

Filling multiple rooms on a single reservation, group bookings are a cost-effective way to boost occupancy, especially during quieter periods. These guests often require more than just a place to stay, including catering services, meeting spaces, and additional amenities, making group reservations a lucrative opportunity for lodging operators.  Group bookings were traditionally the territory of […]

Wellness Travel Trends for Boutique and Spa Hotels

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of getting away from it all has taken on a whole new meaning. People aren’t just looking for relaxation; they’re seeking a genuine escape, a chance to rejuvenate, both mentally and physically. While jetting off to a faraway, all-inclusive resort might be one option, there’s a growing trend towards […]

What Guests Want From a Boutique Hotel Stay

Demand for boutique hotel stays has increased by 8% year over year, outpacing same-class U.S. hotels by 2%. This is fantastic news for boutique hotels. Understanding why this trend is happening and why guests are gravitating towards smaller establishments can help you ensure that your boutique hotel meets guest expectations and capitalizes on this growing […]

Not Just a Pretty Room: Selling an Experience

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, today’s travelers want more than a standard room to sleep in—they want a stand-out experience backed by convenience, luxury, and personalized customer service. When shopping for a place to stay, guests seek properties that give them something to connect to emotionally, such as a unique story or the promise […]

The Great George Hotel

The Great George Hotel

Book yourself a boutique stay at The Great George Hotel in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. You can stroll the shops, sleep late, and nibble their homemade cookies. There are also romantic extras available if you’re with your special someone, including roses, Prosecco, and delicious chocolate truffles.  The Great George Hotel has selected our cloud-based […]

Hotel Merchandise Ideas to Boost Revenue and Brand Presence

Creating, promoting, and stocking hotel merchandise is a significant undertaking for busy hoteliers. However, the potential payoff can be worth it. Travelers are always looking to take a piece of their destination home with them or for their loved ones. While selling souvenirs in your gift shop isn’t new, hoteliers are taking this concept to […]

Vida Cayman

Vida Cayman

Need to get away from the gray, mucky winter? Book a stay at Vida Cayman. Located on the pristine coast of Grand Cayman Island, this luxurious boutique hotel has in-room spa treatments and private chefs. You can scuba, sunbathe, and come back with a tan.  Vida Cayman has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System […]

How to Create a Niche Luxury Hotel Experience

Even with post-pandemic uncertainty, plenty of people look to experience the high life when they travel…and they’re willing to pay for it. The luxury travel market is expected to more than double from $638.2 billion in 2021 to $1650.5 billion in 2031. From Rodin-inspired pastries to 24-karat gold facial masks, here’s how to attract these […]

Boutique Hotel Trends to Watch

With travel demand, labor shortages, and operating expenses increasing simultaneously, it’s a challenge for independent hoteliers to uphold service standards while working harder than ever. Watching and implementing current hotel trends enables hoteliers to find new ways to streamline operations, even as they elevate guest experience and maximize profit.  Read on for important boutique hotel […]

The Sanctuary at Crosby

The Sanctuary at Crosby

Treat yourself to a stay at The Sanctuary at Crosby. This renovated 1950s Lutheran church turned boutique hotel in Crosby, Minnesota has eight delightful guest rooms with plenty of natural light. They serve a continental breakfast on the mezzanine level, so head up there for fresh, local coffee in the mornings. Accessible and pet-friendly rooms […]

Big Advantages of Running a Small Hotel

Running a small operation amidst large chain hotels may seem daunting, but there are many advantages that set independent properties apart from the competition and appeal to today’s consumers. With greater flexibility to innovate and create and define their image, small and boutique hotels are an ideal traveler choice for excellent service and unique, memorable […]

Hotel Philco

Hotel Philco

Treat yourself to a lakeside stay at Hotel Philco. This boutique hotel in Crystal Beach, ON has all the little luxuries you need to feel truly pampered from heated towel warmers to fully stocked mini kitchens. Each room has its own theme. If you ever wanted to sleep in a “glam” room full of neon […]

Cromwell Manor Historic Inn

Cromwell Manor Historic Inn

Located in Cornwall, NY, Cromwell Manor Historic Inn has colonial ambiance with modern WiFi, perfect for weddings and corporate retreats. Raise a glass of champagne under the sycamore tree or nibble on meeting snacks in the dining room/boardroom. When you’re ready to wander outside the hotel, there are plenty of restaurants, spas, and hiking trails […]

SweetWater Bay

SweetWater Bay

SweetWater Bay is a boutique hotel nestled on the Georgian Bay in Tobermory, Ontario. Elegance and sophistication have been created in this beautifully designed property, and guests enjoy relaxing in one of the many outdoor seating areas, taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool and hiking along the shoreline. Accommodation is provided in deluxe suites with upscale […]

Point Pleasant Lodge

Point Pleasant Lodge

Point Pleasant Lodge is a unique boutique hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that has been locally owned and operated since 1975. Located in the city’s charming peninsular South End, this property is just steps from the shops, restaurants and pubs of downtown Halifax. Accommodation is provided in 40 guest rooms and suites and plenty of […]

Client Spotlight: Mediterranean Inn + Belltown Inn

Mediterranean Inn Belltown Inn

Mediterranean Inn and Belltown Inn are sister properties located in the heart of Seattle. With 345 rooms between them, this top-rated boutique hotel group offers timeless urban ambiance and warm hospitality, providing guests with high-quality comfort, excellent service and panoramic city views from acclaimed roof-top terraces. In 2019, Brian Zaugg, the investors’ local agent for […]

Coral Gardens

Coral Gardens

Located right on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, Coral Gardens offers guests a front row ticket to the best snorkeling reef on the island. This boutique resort offers one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning and free WiFi. Additional amenities include two swimming pools and an onsite restaurant and […]

Secret Garden Miami Beach

Secret Garden Miami Beach

Secret Garden Miami Beach is a vintage, chic and sophisticated hotel that is just one block away from the ocean and a few steps from shops and restaurants. All luxurious suite-sized guest rooms boast Jacuzzi tubs, premium bedding, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. This Miami Beach hotel has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property […]

The Avalon

The Avalon

Located along the breathtakingly beautiful shores of Clearwater beach, The Avalon is an eight-story contemporary boutique hotel that offers 34 luxurious two- and three-bedroom suites. All suites have a private balcony with magnificent views and are equipped with the latest in smart technologies, a full kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests appreciate the many onsite amenities including […]

Cloudside Hotel

Cloudside Hotel

Situated in the heart of historic downtown Nelson, British Columbia, the Cloudside Hotel is a a stylish, contemporary boutique inn that 8 individually decorated guest rooms. All rooms feature private baths, free WiFi, air conditioning and HDTVs. The hotel is just steps from a variety of restaurants and shops and everything Nelson has to offer. […]

Swiss Hotel

Swiss Hotel

The Swiss Hotel offers unpretentious modern comfort in a beautifully restored historic three-story building in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. This adults-only boutique hotel boasts 22 intimate guest rooms of varying sizes, all featuring upscale amenities like luxurious down duvets, modern glass tile bathrooms and functional workspace. Guests appreciate the many onsite amenities including free WiFi, a […]

Azul Paradise

Azul Paradise

Situated in the dreamy vacation destination of Bocas del Toro, Panama, Azul Paradise Hotel & Resort offers several types of accommodation including over-the-water bungalows, a boutique hotel and beach villas. Guests enjoy the pristine beaches, lush jungles, colorful reefs, delicious food and fresh-caught fish. Azul Paradise has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System […]

Rawdon Golf Resort

Rawdon Golf Resort

Located just over an hour’s drive from Montreal, Quebec, Rawdon Golf Resort is the perfect vacation destination no matter what the season! The resort is home to a 10-room luxury hotel that offer breathtaking views of the lake or golf course and feature amenities like free WiFi, gas fireplaces and air conditioning. Additional resort amenities […]