These boutique hotels around the US are full of character — and are bookable using Hilton Honors points
The gap between boutique hotels and major points properties keeps getting smaller as more independent hotels and smaller hotel brands join or partner with the massive loyalty programs that we know and love. Hilton, for one, is scooping up boutique properties left and right, bolstering its Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection portfolios in recent years, strengthening its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and purchasing Graduate Hotels.
In addition to the ability to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points, these hotels offer history, personality and local flair in convenient locations that encourage exploration. Below, we've rounded up 15 recent Hilton acquisitions to inspire your next stay.
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The Radical Hotel: Asheville, North Carolina
The Radical Hotel is in Asheville's River Arts District (aka RAD, hence the hotel's moniker), surrounded by galleries, outdoor art installations and local breweries. This former 1920s cereal factory sat vacant for years before The Radical moved in, and was a popular "canvas" for graffiti artists.
In addition to some of the original graffiti, each of the 70 guest rooms in this property features graffiti-inspired art painted on the walls. The Radical is also home to The Roof, the RAD's only rooftop bar, and Golden Hour, a farm-to-table restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chef Jacob Sessoms.
Rates at The Radical Hotel start at around $141 or 47,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki: Honolulu
The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki brings tropical, midcentury design to the shores of Oahu's best beaches. Among the 368 guest rooms, you'll find standard rooms, multiroom suites and bunk bed rooms for families.
Waikiki Swim & Social, the hotel's pool deck, features lounge chairs and cabanas, as well as a poolside lounge with cocktails and tasty bites like pizza, sandwiches and a local ahi poke bowl.
Rates at The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki start at around $195 or 65,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The Myriad Hotel: Louisville, Kentucky
Housed in what was once the world's largest disco ball factory, The Myriad Hotel set up shop in Louisville's distinctive Highlands neighborhood in late 2023. Much of the exposed brick and flooring are original to the building, but the 65 guest rooms and suites also incorporate local artwork and furnishings, luxury bath products, and comfortable bedding.
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When you aren't out exploring bourbon country, you can chill out on a cozy lounger or daybed at Myriad Swim Club, grab a morning coffee or evening cocktail from Switchboard (formerly home to the Southern Bell Telephone Company) or dine on fare from local farms at Paseo.
Rates at The Myriad Hotel start at around $116 or 38,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Whitney Peak Hotel: Reno
The Whitney Peak Hotel is adjacent to the famous Reno Arch, but there's a lot more to this hotel than great photo ops. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Reno and the shopping, dining and scenic views along the Truckee River Walk. At the hotel itself, you'll find a 7,000-square-foot indoor bouldering park, an outdoor climbing wall and a concert venue. The guest room decor reflects the Sierra Nevada mountain vistas outside, with earth tones and nature-inspired artwork.
Rates at the Whitney Peak Hotel start at around $144 or 45,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Hotel Alpenrock: Breckenridge, Colorado
Hotel Alpenrock offers more than mountain views; it is within walking distance of Breckenridge Ski Resort and the Beaver Run SuperChair. You can also take the complimentary hotel shuttle to historic downtown Breckenridge for shopping and dining.
From hot tubs to multiple on-site restaurants (including a speakeasy), Hotel Alpenrock has your apres-ski needs covered. Guest rooms feel as crisp and clean as the powder outside, with plenty of room to stow gear and luxuries like a steamer, humidifier and cozy robes.
Rates at Hotel Alpenrock start at around $217 or 64,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Thesis Hotel Miami: Coral Gables, Florida
The Thesis Hotel is just next door to the University of Miami in Coral Gables and within a 30-minute drive to the beach. The 245 guest rooms at this stylish hotel are outfitted with modern decor, though you're more likely to spend all of your time at the rooftop pool, where you can enjoy drinks from the Ivy Rooftop lounge.
Thesis also has two indoor restaurants, a fitness center, and a wellness center offering traditional spa treatments and modern modalities like cold plunge, red light and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Rates at the Thesis Hotel start at around $207 or 67,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Daxton Hotel: Birmingham, Michigan
With more than 400 pieces of art throughout the property, the Daxton Hotel is as much an art gallery as it is a place to stay. Rooms are sleek with black, white and gray decor, as well as upscale amenities like an in-room Nespresso machine, plush bathrobes and DS & Durga toiletries.
Dining options include breakfast, lunch and coffee at Cafe Dax; dinner at Madam; and cocktails under a geodesic dome at Geode Bar and Lounge.
Rates at the Daxton Hotel start at around $300 or 80,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Sonoma Valley Inn: Sonoma, California
The Sonoma Valley Inn is in the heart of Sonoma wine country, offering easy access to more than 30 area wineries and just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza. Guest rooms and suites are warm and inviting, and many come equipped with a fireplace and private patio or balcony.
After a day exploring the vineyards, you can relax in the hotel's heated saltwater pool, gather around the outdoor fire pits, or enjoy small bites and local beers and wines at Mission Cafe.
Rates at the Sonoma Valley Inn start at around $163 or 43,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain: Rising Fawn, Georgia
You can't help but have your head in the clouds when you stay at Cloudland at McLemore Resort because it is literally perched atop a mountain. In addition to majestic mountain views, Cloudland offers a cliffside infinity pool and bar, four dining outlets, a golf course, hiking trails, yoga, and a full-service spa.
Several rooms at this upscale mountain retreat offer balconies or patios and floor-to-ceiling windows, and all guest rooms feature natural colors and textures, further enhancing this sky-high experience.
Rates at Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain start at around $278 or 85,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The Newberry Hotel: Bend, Oregon
The Newberry Hotel's convenient location in downtown Bend makes it the perfect home base for your Oregon adventures. In one direction, you'll find tubing, paddling and kayaking adventures on the Deschutes River, and in the other, breweries, shops, restaurants and more in downtown Bend.
The hotel itself offers spacious, serene guest rooms; an indoor pool and fitness center; a casual restaurant called The Franklin; and a grab-and-go snack shop.
Rates at The Newberry Hotel start at around $200 or 70,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Coast Rehoboth Beach: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Coast Rehoboth Beach's coastal-inspired rooms feature beachy hues and artwork, Keurig coffee makers, and plenty of space for both work and relaxation. The hotel also offers a Mediterranean eatery, a fitness center and an indoor pool with glass doors that open to the sun-filled pool deck.
When you stay at Coast Rehoboth Beach, you'll enjoy easy access to many of the city's most popular attractions, including the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Funland amusement park and Jungle Jim's water park.
Rates at Coast Rehoboth Beach start at around $134 or 41,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The William Fell: Baltimore
The 18th-century building where The William Fell now resides was once a boardinghouse, a YMCA and a vinegar bottling factory. Each of the hotel's 80 guest rooms features nautical-inspired details and views of the Baltimore Harbor or the cobblestone streets that line the Fells Point neighborhood.
During your stay, dine on American fare with a Chesapeake twist at The William Fell Tavern and sip craft cocktails at Anchor Bar, the basement-level speakeasy.
Rates at The William Fell start at around $132 or 44,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The Grady Hotel: Louisville, Kentucky
The Grady Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Louisville in a historic 1883 building that served as a medicinal bourbon apothecary (yes, that was a real thing) and a milliner of Kentucky Derby hats. The hotel continues to honor Kentucky's heritage today with local artwork, elegant Southern style, silk robes reminiscent of Louisville native Muhammad Ali's boxing attire, and a restaurant serving upscale local fare and hand-crafted cocktails.
Rates at The Grady Hotel start at around $194 or 76,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Hotel Savoy: Kansas City, Missouri
Whether you are visiting Kansas City to attend a concert or sporting event at the T-Mobile Center, or to explore top attractions like the Museum of Barbecue, the Kansas City Zoo and the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Hotel Savoy places you close to the best Kansas City has to offer.
The hotel was built in 1888 and and still retains some of the original stained glass and murals in The Savoy, its contemporary French-American restaurant. While rooted in the building's history, Hotel Savoy's guest rooms are sleek and modern, with sumptuous fabrics and regal pops of purple.
Rates at the Hotel Savoy start at around $103 or 34,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
National Hotel: Jackson, California
The National Hotel has been in continuous operation since 1863, when it was built near the site of one of California's most prominent gold mines, Kennedy Mine. From the vintage decor to the 100-year-old bar at The Duke Restaurant and Saloon, you'll feel as if you stepped right back into the gold rush era when you stay here.
Rates at the National Hotel start at around $125 or 38,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
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- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
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- Annual Fee is $325.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
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Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.