Boutique hotels were practically invented in NYC in the 1980s—a movement widely credited to Studio 54’s Ian Schrager. His since-closed Morgans Hotel in Midtown is considered the world’s ...

For context, boutique hotels were practically invented here. Typically built with 120 rooms or fewer, and characterized by strong, focused design identities, boutique hotels sprung up in the 1980s.

10 best hotels in the US in 2025 named — and three beloved NYC properties made the cut By Fabiana Buontempo Published May 6, 2025, 9:15 p.m. ET ...