Whoever said bigger is always better? The micro-hotel–a hot, new trend in the tourism industry–is proof that living large doesn’t necessarily mean spending a small fortune. Not only are these teeny rooms affordable for budget-conscious travelers (spring break hotels, anyone?), but they often offer luxurious amenities like rooftop pools and chic lounges. Here, I’ve rounded up five of the coolest micro-hotels in the country, all of which offer stylish, Insta-worthy accommodations for a fraction of the price of a standard hotel room.
1. The Moxy New Orleans
This offshoot from Marriott is located in the heart of New Orleans with close proximity to plenty of bars and restaurants in the French Quarter. The Moxy New Orleans lobby bar features a full breakfast buffet with handcrafted bloody marys and fresh coffee every morning, as well as a wide variety of craft cocktails and local beers available 24/7. Guests at this hotel can enjoy luxe amenities like free WiFi, relaxing waterfall showers, and pet-friendly rooms. Rates start at $117 per night.
2. The Hoxton Portland
The rooms may be small but The Hoxton has a big reputation as one of the trendiest micro-hotel chains in the world. The Portland location, situated in historic Old Town Chinatown, is no exception. Every room includes a rainfall shower, iPod docking station, memory foam mattresses, complimentary bottled water, and free premium TV channels. Visitors can also take advantage of the dinner with sweeping city views at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and a fully stocked pantry available for round-the-clock raids. Rates start at $107 per night.
3. PUBLIC New York
Famed hotelier Ian Schraeger’s latest venture, PUBLIC New York, is a hipster’s paradise in the heart of New York City. This chic space boasts 367 rooms with Tempur-Pedic beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs. There’s also a rooftop bar, three restaurants, live art exhibitions, comedy shows, and live music for guests to enjoy year-round. Rates start at $265 per night.
4. Pod DC
This stylish hotel is conveniently located in the nation’s capital, with easy access to historic museums, Capitol Hill and the DC Convention Center. Pod DC guests can enjoy a daily happy hour at the Crimson Diner, shots at the subterranean whiskey bar, and an indoor-outdoor space with views of the Washington Monument. Every room features pillowtop beds, free WiFi, personal climate control, and a media hut with USB charging ports. Rates start at $99 per night.
5. Yotel Boston
Boston’s first micro-hotel, Yotel, is located in the trendy Seaport district, where guests can enjoy well-priced rooms with high-priced amenities like smart TVs, free WiFi, monsoon spa showers and adjustable SmartBeds. Plug in at the co-workspace Komyuniti, break a sweat at the 24-hour gym, or enjoy a moment of peace and quiet at Tranquil Tuesdays, a 30-minute guided meditation at the rooftop bar. Rates start at $224 per night.
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