Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels Press Room
The Guide to Marriott Brands
Marriott's Design Hotels collection offers a refreshing alternative for travelers who prefer independent boutique properties but still want the reliability and rewards of a major hotel chain. Unlike Marriott's more standardized brands, Design Hotels aren't cookie-cutter hotels, but rather are Marriott boutique hotels where you can still earn Marriott Bonvoy points and flex elite benefits.
Take Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs in Calistoga. It's technically a motel, with its classic courtyard layout and numbered doors, yet it delivers an unmistakably luxurious experience. The contrast is what makes it work — midcentury architecture meets modern wellness culture, with mineral pools, a bathhouse and thoughtfully designed rooms that feel worlds away from typical Marriott properties. Another example is The Warehouse Hotel in Singapore, which transforms a 1895 riverside warehouse into an industrial-chic retreat along the Singapore River.