Just because you value cheap travel options, whether cheap airplane tickets or cheap auto rentals, does not mean that you should consider boutique hotels around the world necessarily outside of your reach.
The following are some outstanding more affordable boutique hotels:
For a coastal escape consider Putahracsa in Hua Hin, Thailand. The 59 room retreat is located in the center of town and its 1960 architecture attract beautiful people and beautiful people watchers to its relaxed lifestyle.
If art is your passion, check out The Cullen in Melbourne Australia. This 119 room cutting edge residence has skyline views of Melbourne. Original paintings and prints are everywhere, with two restaurants, a bar, Smart cars and is within each distance of Chapel Streets stylish clothing stores.
If views are what turn you on, visit The Waterhouse at South Bund, Shanghai in China. This hotel transformed a crumbling 1930s factory in the historic Shiliupu dockyards into designer digs that are both gritty and glamorous. The Waterhouses 19 uniquely styled rooms blend industrial concrete and exposed bricks with a Scandi sleek edge and a knock out furniture collection.
If rural is more to your liking, consider Le Couvent dHerepian in Languedoc-Roussillon France. The convent offer 13 relaxing suites whose polished period charms are matched with important modern touches including preloaded iPods, Wi-Fi and delightful local bath products.
Those preferring inner city style, should take a look at The Drake in Toronto Canada. Located in the arty precinct of Parkdale it is ideally situated for guests to go by foot gallery hopping and designer shopping.
If you are looking for an impressive waterfront site, visit The Standard Miami in Miami. Private terraces and outdoor baths are part of its charm. It offers an impressive infinity pool while others will be drawn to its super-luxe spa.
Those interested in a gourmet gateway should check out the Higher Westcott Farm in Devon UK. This four room lodge offers hearty country kitchen cooking, an impressive cellar, and an old fashioned honesty bar.
If tropical in more to your liking, the Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort in Langkawi Malaysia may be the place for you. This rustic Langkawi retreat offers eight authentic Malaysian stilted wooden houses, most over 100 years old. This hotel is centered on Nam, one of Langkawis most celebrated restaurants.
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