Our Recommendation: Lokal Hotel – Where Boutique Style Meets Real Local Flavor
When we travel, we look for more than just a place to sleep. We look for design that inspires, room to unwind, and thoughtful details that make us feel at home—like a great cup of coffee, soft linens, and maybe a perfect robe hanging in the closet. Lokal Hotel checks all those boxes—and then some.
Why We Love Lokal
Lokal Hotel was created by Chad and Courtney Ludeman, a husband-and-wife duo who turned their years in real estate into something more personal. After taking mental notes at every hotel and Airbnb they stayed in—from the lighting and layout to the vibe and the view—they launched a hotel brand that reflects how they actually like to travel.
Instead of big lobbies and cookie-cutter rooms, Lokal offers apartment-style suites with a stylish, homey feel. They’re design-forward, locally inspired, and feel like the kind of place you’d want to move into—if only for the weekend. From the wall colors to the curated furnishings, everything is intentional, and everything is local.
Each hotel location is carefully chosen and crafted to reflect the spirit of the neighborhood it’s in, using regional makers and products wherever possible. Lokal isn’t about just visiting a place—it’s about living in it, even if only for a few days.
Our Favorite Stay: Lokal Cape May
If you’re headed to the Jersey Shore, we can’t recommend Lokal Cape May enough. This boutique micro resort is tucked just steps from the beach and blends the best of both worlds: the design and service of a boutique hotel with the space and privacy of a luxury vacation rental.
It features eight apartment-style suites, a private saltwater pool (heated most of the year), and an outdoor grilling and cocktail area that feels like your own backyard oasis. It’s perfect for couples, families, or small groups who want to relax in comfort and style.
The Bottom Line
Lokal isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a way to experience a destination like a local, without giving up the luxuries that make travel feel special. Whether you’re visiting Philly, Cape May, or beyond, Lokal gives you space to breathe, a kitchen to cook in, and a design that makes you want to redecorate your own home.
