The Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali.
While staying in a big time chain hotel definitely has its perks, there are times when your getaway calls for something a little more unique.
Thanks to the award-winning travel website Mr & Mrs Smith, finding inspiring boutique hotels around the world has never been easier.
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, they’ve made it their mission to find the best of the best. 
For the first time, Smith is putting the 900+ properties in their handpicked collection head-to-head in 12 innovative award categories including:
- Hottest hotel bar
- The eco award
- Best-dressed hotel
- Sexiest bedroom in the world
- Best spa hotel
- The greatest outdoors
Online voting is open to Smith members and hotel guests until October 9. The top 10 hotels in each category will face a panel of expert judges including broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, Harvey Nichols fashion director Paula Reed, and the Sartorialist’s Scott Schuman.
Voters are automatically entered to win a five-night stay at the boutique lodging dubbed Best Smith Hotel 2013.
Whether you’re eligible to vote or not make sure to check back on November 7 to find out the list of winners. There’s bound to be some boutique gems that could serve as the perfect inspiration for your next trip.
