4 Boutique Hotels in Your City’s Backyard

You can feel the old Hollywood history at The Colony Palms, a glamorous but understated holiday hideaway since the 1930s. In 2019, famed hotelier Steve Hermann took over and transformed the space into a gorgeous green-and-white oasis that still pays homage to Palm Springs’ retro roots. Enjoy a morning cappuccino al fresco at The Colony Club or relax with a hot stone massage at the Spa. You can’t go wrong.

Owned by Pleasant T. Rowland, the founder of American Girl, the Inns of Aurora is the quintessential storybook vacation. It’s tucked away in a tiny village near the Finger Lakes, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The boutique hotel is really five houses settled together to make up the inn. It has an in-house spa and endless options for private experiences making it the ultimate getaway for New Yorkers.

Need a staycation from sweaty Miami? Retreat to The Besty Hotel, a beachfront gem that Travel + Leisure called the “World’s Best.” Anchored on the quiet end of Ocean Drive, you’ll find a relaxing luxury family-owned hotel with thoughtful amenities, curated event programming, and unbeatable ambiance. (Oh, and you can even bring your four-legged friend.)

It’s not exactly a rarity for Bostonians to escape the city for Cape Cod, but few destinations do “the Cape” quite like Chatham Bars Inn. Private beach cabanas, farm-to-table dinners and private power yoga by the sea, Chatham Bars Inn provides all of the elements of a perfect summer weekend in one place.