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The Victoria BC hotel, Swans, is different in that it is a “boutique hotel.” Boutique hotels are generally smaller than their larger chain counterparts, with less rooms, and are characterized by their individualism and uniqueness, which sets them apart from the homogeneity of your average accommodations. Boutique hotels marry intimacy and luxury and provide a feel that could be termed “upscale eclectic.” The name “boutique” also generally means they house an art collection.