The Pierre, A Taj Hotel — Source: huffingtonpost.com

Most hotels, if around long enough, go stale after awhile. New, they attract a certain type of traveler and when that type of traveler ages, so does the hotel’s concept, décor and bedding. Lately, though, there’s been a scramble to “re” - renovate, refresh, repurpose, as well as build from scratch - boutique hotels in Northeast US cities. These new and renewed hotels cater to a modern explorer: one who prefers a social atmosphere, a sense of place, and playful, stylish design.

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