Method

How We Rate

A short explainer for the verdict labels you'll see on recommended stays across the site.

Boutique uses a two-tier verdict system on our recommended stays. Some properties we've stayed at personally. Others we recommend based on their industry reputation. Both matter. We just want you to know which is which.

How to read these

Verdict labels, explained

Editor's Pick

Personal recommendation. A property Boutique has stayed at and would return to.

Boutique Loved

A property Boutique has stayed at and thinks highly of.

Trusted Name

An industry-established property with a strong reputation.

Worth Considering

An interesting property worth attention.