6 best hotel gift shops in North America

Forget about snow globes and aspirin. These hotel gift shops are destinations unto themselves.

Drake Hotel General Store | Photo courtesy of Kayla Rocca

The Drake Hotel in Toronto, ON:

This hip hotel known for events like band concerts, trivia nights and raw yoga (do we dare?), is home to the oh-so-cool Drake General Store. A jar of coconut curry-flavored mustard, a pair of pins shaped like Jay-Z and Beyonce, a kids’ T-shirt with “Toronto Blue Jays” written in Japanese… how did we ever live without this stuff?

Hotel Jackson in Jackson Hole, WY:

Upcycling is the name of the gameat this mountain resort that’s within spitting distance of Grand Teton National Park. At gift shop Made, take home a bottle opener made from railroad spikes, cufflinks crafted from Winchester bullet casings or one of the shop’s signature glass belt buckles.

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Eloise Gift Shop at the Plaza Hotel, New York

The Plaza Hotel in New York, NY:

Sure, the iconic Fifth Avenue hotel has white glove butler service and bathroom fixtures plated with 24-carat gold. But your kids don’t care about that. What will have them perking up is the Eloise Shop, an all-pink-everything boutique celebrating the fictional character who is the hotel’s most famous “resident.” Try on costumes in the fashion room, watch clips of Eloise at the Plaza movie or enjoy Eloise themed tea-time at the hotel’s Palm Court. Parents with deep pockets can spring for the Eloise Suite (with adjacent nanny suite!); the reservation includes a $100 gift card to the Eloise Shop.

Mii amo in Sedona, AZ:

Sometimes you need a vacation after your vacation. This spa resort allows guests take home its magic in a bottle in the form of scented pillow spray, jojoba flower shampoo, home cedar shaving cream and more. You’ll also find jewelry, bedding and books (The Crystal Bible, anyone?).

Line Hotel, Los Angeles

The Line Hotel in Los Angeles, CA:

Husband and wife team Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung are the brains behind the hip Poketo lifestyle brand, and this Koreatown hotel is a convenient place to pick up some of their wares. Take home a City Grid scarf, minimalistic weekender bag or abstract stationery that’s so cheery, you’ll want to send a letter to yourself.

The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL:

South Florida was home base for the late fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer, and this swanky hotel features an entire store devoted to her resort wear. Shop for a flamingo-printed makeup bag, a maxi dress adorned with flowers or a colorful notebook to use as a travel journal. You’ll even find collections exclusive to the hotel.

Featured image courtesy of Kayla Rocca