The question often arises: Why was the Riverbend Hotel and Suites, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, conceived as a boutique hotel? To understand this choice, let's delve into the essence of boutique hotels. Coined by Ian Schrager, the visionary behind Studio 54 and the Morgans Hotel in New York City, the term "boutique hotel" connotes a smaller, more stylish accommodation, usually situated in trendy urban locales. It stands as a counterpoint to the sprawling, uniform structures of chain hotels like Hilton and Marriott, offering instead an intimate, chic, and imaginative experience akin to boutique shopping.