11 Best Cool Hotels (2024)

Featuring a mid-century modern aesthetic with hints of Art Deco and Regency, each of the 201 accommodations at The Roxy hotel is subtle yet luxuriously sleek— with a mix of clean, classic lines with bold punctuations of colour and style.

Chateau Denmark is a boutique hotel nestled in the beating heart of buzzing Soho on Denmark Street. The hotel emerges as a testament to London's rich musical tapestry, spanning 55 delightfully eccentric session rooms and apartments across 16 historic buildings.

Hotel Bardo seamlessly blends modern comforts with the ethereal beauty of Tulum's lush landscape. Each loft-style villa combines the warmth of indigenous materials with contemporary design. The villas feature spacious living rooms and bedrooms, bathrooms with semi-exterior showers and patios with private plunge pools.

A boutique hotel set in a historic building in Midtown Manhattan, a central hub for New Yorkers and international travellers alike. Rooms range from small twin bunk bedrooms to spacious loft suites. Enjoy gourmet coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cafe and live music in the hotel’s bustling lobby.

The Standard’s first hotel outside America is housed in the former Camden Town Hall Annex, a renovated Brutalist building dating back to 1974. The hotel's 266 rooms come in 42 unique styles ranging from cosy to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs.

Habitas Tulum stands as a beacon of eco-luxury, seamlessly blending the rugged charm of its surroundings with gorgeous design. Its 32 luxury tents are thoughtfully divided, with five offering pristine oceanfront views and a further 17 situated closer to the verdant jungle backdrop.

La Fantaisie is a 63-room, 10-suite boutique hotel that stands out in the Faubourg Montmartre neighbourhood of Paris. The interior, designed by Martin Brudnizki, imbues the spaces with charm, incorporating robust floral patterns that reflect the hotel's enchanting garden​​.

New Road Hotel is a stylish 79-bedroom boutique hotel in East London’s vibrant Whitechapel neighbourhood. It is housed in a former textile factory, maintaining features such as industrial windows, fire-escape doors, and the original textile factory vibe.

A retreat on the waterfront of Brooklyn Bridge, with expansive skyline views of Manhattan. Designed by local artists using native greenery, reclaimed woods, industrial steels and organic cotton mattresses. 1 Hotel Brooklyn is probably the most eco-friendly hotel in New York City. The rooftop pool is pretty unique.

The Town Hall Hotel & Apartments is a boutique hotel in the East End's Bethnal Green, offering an amalgamation of historic charm and modern luxury. Housed in the former Bethnal Green Town Hall, it merges its Edwardian architecture with contemporary features, creating a unique experience for its guests.

La Valise is a boutique hotel in Tulum offering 22 distinct accommodations. On the beachfront, 11 rooms offer striking sea views, enriched with local craftsman art and top-tier comforts. The rolling beds stand out, introducing a novel way to experience the sea's rhythm, all from the comfort of your suite.

The Hoxton Paris is a boutique hotel that masterfully blends minimalist chic with vintage elegance across its 172 rooms. Whether opting for the compact Shoebox or the more spacious Biggy, you'll find each space is thoughtfully designed with stylish furnishings and modern comforts.

The Bowery hotel offers a quintessential NY experience, featuring 17 stories and 125 sunny guest rooms, with floor-to-ceiling industrial-styled windows, hardwood floors, vintage-inspired decor and their signature Oushak rugs.

The Hoxton, one of the first boutique hotels opening in creative Shoreditch, offers industrial deco boasting roaring fires and exposed brickwork. The hotel has a welcoming open lobby, a place to work, catch up over coffee, cosy up near the fireplaces, or knock back a cocktail or two.

Immerse yourself in Delek Tulum's eco-chic haven – a boutique hotel in Tulum's party strip. Its cabañas blend luxe comfort with sustainability, a serene escape amidst Tulum's art, music, and turquoise waters.

The Portobello Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Notting Hill. Each room offers a unique decor with a mix of vintage and contemporary styles, an elegant colour palette and eclectic materials filled with natural light.

At the heart of Tulum Beach, NEST Tulum is a boutique hotel offering a serene retreat. Each of its 12 rooms tells its own story: from the Ocean Rooms with their soothing sound of waves to the unique 360-degree views of the Tower Upper’s hammock roof deck and the secluded charm of the Garden Rooms.

Since The Hoxton's boutique hotel brand debut in London's East End in 2006, the brand has been synonymous with creating spaces that reflect the vibrancy of their neighbourhoods, and The Hoxton, Holborn is no exception.

The Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a 208-room stylish hotel located in the heart of Brooklyn in New York City. As expected from the Ace brand, one of the world's trendiest hotel chains, the overall aesthetic offers a minimalist industrial-chic vibe. Right in the building, you will find top-notch dining and drinking options, morning, noon and night.

The Hoxton Southwark is a hotel that invites guests to dive deep into the city's rich culture. From the iconic TATE Modern to the bustling Borough Market and the historic Tower Bridge, the hotel serves as a gateway to the very best attractions Southwark has to offer.

Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum is a testament to the confluence of Miami Beach Art Deco design and traditional Mexican aesthetics. This boutique hotel offers spacious rooms with balconies, an eye-candy striped pool and the occasional toucan visitor.

The Hoxton brand, synonymous with contemporary flair, brings its signature aesthetic to Shepherd's Bush, launching a space that echoes mid-century charm paired with dynamic details such as curvy lines and wavy mirrors.

The Other House is your home in South Kensington perfectly located close to Hyde Park and Knightsbridge and on the doorstep of some of London’s most iconic cultural landmarks. A Residents’ Club for people going places, The Other House combines home comforts and apartment-style living with hotel services and Private Club amenities.

Le Grand Mazarin is a luxurious five-star hotel nestled in Paris' Le Marais neighbourhood, at the corner of Rue de la Verrerie and Rue des Archives. Decorated by Martin Brudnizki, known for his maximalist and flamboyant style, the hotel boasts 61 uniquely designed rooms and suites. These accommodations blend classical elegance with bold, whimsical touches.

Nestled in the heart of Tulum Beach, Hotel Panamera is a boutique hotel adorned with only 14 rooms. The hotel invites guests to embark on a journey of design, food, and soul-stirring music.

The Walker Hotel Tribeca is a boutique hotel that breathes life into an old ribbon factory, gracefully blending past with present. The hotel provides small yet well-designed rooms, with some like the Cortland Corner King room, creatively maximising space.

Once a quintessential Victorian pub, the Princess Royal has been reborn as a stylish small London hotel and pub in Notting Hill. Overseen by the likes of Country Creatures and Cubitt House, it showcases British artistry and sustainability in its décor and ethos.

Nômade Tulum is a boutique hotel located at the southernmost tip of the Riviera Maya on a stretch of white sand and turquoise water that borders the dense Yucatan jungle. Accommodation options include rustic ocean-fronted suites, treehouses and Morrocan-style tents.

Nestled in East London's bustling Shoreditch neighbourhood, One Hundred Shoreditch is a five-star hotel that offers the tranquillity of elegantly designed bedrooms and the fun of social venues. With interiors conceived by Jacu Strauss, the spaces feature wood and white ambiences, abstract paintings, and bold statement vases.

The Ludlow Hotel is located in the heart of hip Lower East Side in downtown Manhattan. The stylish rooms decor include silk rugs, cream-painted wood beams, oversized round brass chandeliers, marble tables and purple velvet chairs. Relax and enjoy people-watching in a Maison Margiela bathrobe.

The London EDITION is a five-star hotel, located in Fitzrovia on the edge of Soho. The boutique hotel preserves the most delicate aspects of an iconic landmark building while blending thoughtful design with oak floors, wood-panelled walls, custom furnishings and evocative photography from Hendrik Kerstens.

Radhoo Tulum is a boutique hotel that stands as an ode to bohemian luxury. Its design features 14 distinctive rooms that seamlessly fuse the rustic allure of Tulum with subtle modern touches.

The brainchild of Argentinean siblings Sebastian and Hernan Sas from Sas Arquitectos, Be Tulum is a boutique hotel that represents their architectural prowess and also their commitment to the locale. The hotel's design is a nod to the beauty of the Mayan Riviera.

1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-friendly hotel tucked just behind Central Park, in the middle of Manhattan, making it the perfect refuge for your urban adventures. Relax in comfort, surrounded by living green plants and thoughtful touches of nature.

Perched on Tulum's pristine coast, Encantada Tulum is a boutique hotel boasting just eight rooms, each offering views that sweep across the Caribbean Sea or tranquil jungle gardens. Immerse in rustic elegance as every room is adorned with artisan-crafted elements, private terraces, and Tulum’s chilled spirit.

Rising above a former elevated train line that has become downtown’s favorite public park. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Manhattan or the mighty Hudson River. The hotel’s open spaces include a bustling German beer garden, a rooftop disco and an outdoor public plaza with rotating art installations and a winter ice rink.

The Henrietta Hotel is a 40-room boutique hotel in the heart of the historic Covent Garden, surrounded by London's best theatres and museums. The hotel boasts a unique design inspired by the neighbourhood's rich history with a touch of Italian influence, created by renowned designer Dorothée Meilichzon.

Coqui Coqui Papholchac Coba Residence & Spa is a boutique hotel located in the village of Coba, nestled within the lush jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The architectural design features two limestone towers, each housing luxurious suites adorned with safari-inspired furniture, stone bathtubs, and hanging hammocks.

Sun Street Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel situated between trendy Shoreditch and the traditional City of London. Offering 14 bedrooms, the hotel elegantly blends the historical significance of its six Georgian houses with the ever-evolving modern skyline of London.

The Wythe Hotel inhabits a 1901 factory building on the waterfront of vibrant Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It has been meticulously converted into a 69-room hotel. We love the exposed brick walls, high wooden ceilings and large windows - with King Kong skyline views from many rooms, including its magnificent Art Deco-inspired rooftop bar.

Located in the trendy Williamsburg neighbourhood in Brooklyn, the hotel is styled with double-height ceilings, natural finishes and unique style elements such as the elegant marble and brass bathrooms. The signature restaurant is distinguished by the vegetable-focused menu.

The Artist Residence is a cool and laid-back 10-bedroom boutique hotel nestled in the quiet side streets of Pimlico, just minutes from the bustle of Victoria station. The comfy rooms offer vintage furnishings and rustic wooden floors, giving it that feeling of a home away from home.

Nestled off Cooper Square, The Standard East Village embodies the eccentric charm of one of New York's most artistic neighborhoods. This 21-story tower begins with a tenement-style entrance, leading to rooms with unmatched Manhattan views.

Shoreditch House is set in an impressively converted warehouse, offering 26 comfortable rooms in its main building plus 15 more off hip Redchurch Street. Guests have access to the trendy members club, gym, restaurants and spa. The heated rooftop pool offers unparalleled views of the city.

The Hoxton Williamsburg opened its doors in September 2018 as the Hoxton's first foray into the US market. The hotel occupies a historical site, previously housing the Rosenwach Water Tower Factory.

The SIXTY SoHo is a boutique hotel in Manhattan’s SoHo District with 97 chic rooms and suites, each thoughtfully appointed with distinct details and graced with outstanding art pieces by Harland Miller.

Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany is a stylish hotel, restaurant and bar set in a stunning Regency townhouse in lively Camden, just a few steps from leafy Regent's Park. Initially a coaching house in the 1820’s, it is now decorated with period antiques, decadent fabrics and thoughtful artwork.

The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell is a quirky 13-bedroom Georgian townhouse located just on the historic St John's Square. This eclectic hotel offers unique rooms, each with different, bold shades of heritage colours and vivacious antique pieces.

The Ned is London’s latest coolest hotel. Set in the former Midland Bank building in the City of London, just steps from Bank Station. The Ned hosts 250 gorgeous bedrooms, ten restaurants, and a stunning rooftop bar and pool. Not to mention the 20m indoor pool and spa, along with an awesome gym.