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40 of the World’s Hottest Hotels, According to Millennials
From Istanbul to Palm Springs, New Orleans to Sydney, millennials are jet setting all around the world at the drop of a hat. Get in on the wanderlust action with our hottest hotels that are design-savvy, urban and millennial-approved....
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From Istanbul to Palm Springs, New Orleans to Sydney, millennials are jet setting all around the world at the drop of a hat. Get in on the wanderlust action with our hottest hotels that are design-savvy, urban and millennial-approved. These spots are hot on social media, design and architecture publications and Pinterest travel wish lists. Bonus: You can book any of them right here, right now.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Location: El Fenn
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Location: El Fenn
One of our favorite jewel boxes of Marrakesh, this colorful 28-room hotel is an amazing getaway for the jetset millennial. There’s a roof terrace, a family of resident tortoises (tortoisi?), lots of gardens and courtyards, three swimming pools, a library, a spa, a restaurant and a bar.
Set in the heart of LA's bustling Koreatown, The Line offers a whole brand of urban cool to its guests. Dine at the Korean restaurant, shop at the lifestyle boutique, lounge by the pool, and sleep in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows and raw cement walls.
Travel bug calling you toward Greece? Us too. In classic Mykonos style, San Giorgio is a collection of white-washed organic form suite structures that open right out onto views of the sea. Hang in hammocks poolside by day and throw down a big family style meal at night in the Stella de Mare restaurant.
This hotel alone is enough reason to get your bags packed and ready to go to Istanbul. Set in a 19th-century palace, the architecture and interiors of this Soho House hotel will blow your mind. If you can’t make the trek, at least add it to the Pinterest boards.
Americana vibes abound at this industrial-cool hotspot in DTLA. Party on the rooftop, have dinner in the rad restaurant downstairs or head to one of the cozy rooms for an overnight stay.
Sipping on spritzers on a Spanish rooftop in Barcelona’s old Jewish Quarter is one of those moments we should all have on our bucket list. A lovely little city oasis, Hotel Neri has a rooftop covered in lush greenery, luxurious accommodations and a top-notch Mediterranean restaurant.
A stay at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim is a no-brainer, especially now that Botanist is on the scene. This forward-thinking, trend-setting restaurant and cocktail lab is a real stunner. Any time your cocktail is served in a bird-shaped glass, you know you’ve found a millennial hotspot because why not #putabirdonit.
Design nerds, this breezy West Coast stunner is for you. Palihouse has all the good design vibes and comes with a rooftop bar, a courtyard brasserie, and stunning home-like rooms.
Miami's Freehand Hotel is colorful, tropical, cozy, and a whole lot of fun. Hang around the pool out back while sipping on cocktails before a night of exploring Miami's wild nightlife. The rooms here are retro chic, a solid nod to their 1930s Art Deco roots.
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A favorite of the Palm Springs vacationeers, this Ace Hotel is a millennial’s delight. The hotel rooms feel like a chic motel with fab furnishings, the pool is massive and usually filled with blow-up toys, and there’s nearly always some kind of party on.
Every millennial knows, no one does design quite like the Danish. This Copenhagen hotel falls right in-line with everything you think you’ll love about Denmark. It’s minimalist, a seamless blend of old and new, and you can rent bikes to cruise around the city too.
Brooklyn is the ultimate millennial destination and this gorge hotel in Williamsburg is practically an icon of the neighborhood. Whether you go to the Wythe for a drink on the rooftop, a meal in the courtyard, or a snooze in the penthouse, you can’t go wrong at this spot.
This San Francisco hideaway has a real rockstar feel – perfect for a millennial looking to escape normcore. Hotel Zeppelin is located in the heart of SF, offering easy access to the city’s best eateries, shops, bars, and more.
With its absolutely gorgeous harbor, Sydney is an epic place to explore both on foot and on boat. Head to 1888 Hotel for a warehouse meets loft meets contemporary hotel that’s a ten on the design scale and located in a cool, industrial neighborhood right near the bay.
The all-marble bathrooms at this Charleston hotel are calling our names. Check out The Dewberry for a stay that’s classic and elegant, just as you’d expect to find in a Beaux Arts hotel in South Carolina.
It seems only fitting that the Music City would have a hotel that’s practically perfect for entertaining. The Thompson Nashville has a drop-dead gorgeous rooftop bar where you can easily gather a group. As well, there’s an equally stunning interior restaurant. The hotel rooms: also bomb dot com.
Romance reigns supreme at this Palm Springs hideaway. A little Moroccan, a little Mediterranean and a lot special, Korakia is a hit with travelers of all ages. You can bet millennial visitors spend the more time ‘gramming this beauty though.
Washington School House may be one of Park City’s best kept secrets. This small boutique hotel has only a dozen rooms, making it a perfect size for a group getaway or destination party spot with your peeps.
If you’re looking to explore Australia’s Capital Territory, Hotel Hotel is a little design haven in the heart of Canberra. Expect gorgeous gathering spaces, lots of textures and great art collections in the suites, and sweet Australian sun pouring in the windows.
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Can’t decide whether to splurge on a great hotel or a great museum trip? Classic problem for us millennials. Check both off the list in one visit to Oklahoma City’s 21C Museum Hotel. Book it right here, right now.
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Austin’s SoCo neighborhood is a bustling area, quaint with all its ATX charm. In the heart of this artsy enclave, South Congress Hotel skips to its own beat and offers the best night’s sleep around.
Located in the heart of the Main Street District, this Dallas hotel is chic, modern and totally millennial-friendly. The suites here run the gamut, from rooms with living rooms to penthouses with libraries and multiple bedrooms. Be sure to end your evening out with a nightcap in the Midnight Rambler.
I swoon, you swoon, we swoon over this Stockholm beauty. Set on Norrmalmstorg Square, Nobis Hotel offers guests a look at Scandinavian design with a calm and peaceful panache. It’s luxurious, but never over-the-top.
The quintessential millennial city of the south, Austin has all the music, BBQ and hipster vibes one city can handle. Smack dab in the middle of the action, rockstar Hotel Van Zandt is the go-to if you’re looking for a hotel that’s in on the scene.
Head to Queens for a stay at this beautiful boutique hotel that has full views of the Manhattan skyline. Design junkies will love love love the décor at this sophisticated, modern, urban spot.
Traveling to Hawaii with a surfboard in tow? Check out the digs at The Modern if you’re looking for a zen crashpad with stunning décor and beautiful views of the Pacific. Book here for epic times.
A collection of five 17th century canal houses in Amsterdam, The Hoxton has a cool Euro feel that’s both historic and modern at once. The rooms are gorgeously designed and feel really urban chic, while the gathering spaces make it easy to share a meal or a drink with friends.
A brand spankin’ new hotel set at the intersection of New York’s Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side, 50 Bowery is oh-so-cool. The location is unbeatable, the views sweeping, the rooms blissful, and the rooftop supreme.
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Located in an old New Orleans mansion in the Garden District, Henry Howard Hotel is a modern take on the inns of our parents’ generation. Rather than stuffy, Victorian-era styling, this spot highlights New Orleans artists throughout the hotel and emphasizes clean and modern décor. Basically everything us millennials love.
Ooh la la. The Ambassador Chicago is looking mighty Instagrammable with its classic black, white, wood and leather color palette. Check out the Library Room, it has all the feels of an old English gentlemen’s club with towering ceilings, reclaimed wood beams and a limestone fireplace.
Y'all. This place is hands-down amazing. Check out the massive penthouse with 360 views of London -- a suite that can fit as many as 60 party people. The London EDITION is an urban getaway that marries modern and historic design in a way that every millennial can get behind. Be sure to dip into the punch bowl in the members club downstairs before heading up to your luxe suite.
Millenials will love this vintage-meets-industrial style hotel in the heart of Chicago’s downtown. The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel offers gorgeous suites and lots of hangout spaces throughout the hotel, including an amazing rooftop deck. Sunset cocktails sorted!
An all-in-one hub, Toronto’s Drake hotel offers colorful and eclectic accommodations, wonderful food and wine, and a venue that showcases artists and musicians. It’s easy to book a room here and even easier to have a great time at this fab destination.
As much a playhouse as a sleeping spot, Hoxton Holborn is home to many, many exquisitely designed rooms (cheeky wallpaper and all), a basement chicken shop with neon signage, a chill restaurant and bar, and a coffee and pastry shoppe. We make you wanna book it, eh?
A trip to NYC is on every millennial’s bucket list. Why not make this the year? With plenty of design-centric hotels to choose from, The High Line stands out from the pack with its warm and welcoming rooms that feel cozy enough to call home.
How sweet is this Scandinavian spot in Solvang! We love The Landsby for its bright and cheerful interiors, sophisticated design details and quick access to Santa Barbara wine country.
What millennial isn't a sucker for a historic hotel and athletic club with many leather bound books that smells of rich mahogany? Ron Burgundy references aside, this spot is the kind of place that's a throwback to another era. If escapism in LA is what you're after, this is your (sporty) jam.
Ski chalet or Rocky Mountain treasure trove? You decide what you want to characterize Hotel Jerome as. Either way, it’s a rad place to stay during a weekend on the slopes. Oh, and it’s bookable through us.
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Set in the historic Gowings and State Theatre buildings in Sydney, this destination hotel is filled with character. You’ll love it for the location, the eclectic aesthetic and the urban vibe.
Set right along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Acme Hotel is a cool spot where you can book an affordable room and expect to meet fellow millennial travelers during your stay. Expect a non-geeky tech vibe and lots of gathering spaces.
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