Boutique hotels strive to be unique, one-of-a-kind destinations for travelers of discriminating taste. While mainstream hotels from the larger international chains may be found downtown and close to the airport and local points of interest, a boutique hotel might be found in an out of the way place beyond where tourists often frequent.

At a boutique hotel in Paris in the Saint Germain Des Pres neighborhood, you might find quaint, but comfortable rooms with breakfast included in the price. The Hotel Verneuil is a small boutique hotel on a quiet street on the Parisian Left Bank. The 26 recently renovated rooms all have private bathrooms.

One of the popular boutique hotels in Spain is the Colon on Avenida Catedral 7 in Barcelona. Hotel Colon has 145 guest rooms that combine modern elegance with traditional style. The rooms all have high speed Internet access and there is wireless Internet in public areas.

The rooms in New York boutique hotels are often decorated by famous designers. Some of the world’s most famous luxury boutique hotels can be found in New York City. The Buckingham and the Dylan are both famous luxury boutique hotels. Several of the boutique hotels in New York also have excellent restaurants. The city Club Hotel in NYC is a modern luxury hotel with 65 guest rooms. Guests get complimentary access to an adjacent sports club, each room has high speed wireless Internet, luxurious linens, a safe and minibar.

London boutique hotels are in a league of their own. The Cranley Hotel in South Kensington is a Town House hotel in the old English tradition. The Royal Park Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel with 48 guest rooms including 11 suites are furnished with antiques, but they also provide Internet access. The Royal Park Hotel is located in Southern Westbourne Terrace just steps away from the Lancaster Gate underground. The boutique hotels in London can often be found close to the underground stations. The Parkes Hotel in Knightsbridge, which happens to be a luxurious and trendy boutique hotel in England, along with the many other boutique hotels in London

The Megara and the Sumahan on the Water are two both boutique hotels in Istanbul. The Megara is located off Sultanahmet Square, and is nearby Topkapi Palace, and only 11 mile from the airport. Sumahan on The Water Hotel, Istanbul, is a luxurious boutique hotel with breathtaking views of the sea. The hotel offers both suites and rooms all with fireplaces and some with views of the sea and others have views of the Bosphorus-side garden.

For the traveler who is looking for a unique travel experience, boutique hotels are a good choice.