Who needs museums when you have hotels with art collections as impressive as these
If you are the kind of holiday maker who likes a side of culture with their holiday, then look no further as, thanks to Preferred Hotels and Resorts, we give you five of the finest hotels with amazing art collections.
Le Palais Art Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
Part of Preferred Hotels and Resorts LVX Collection, Le Palais Art Hotel was originally built in 1841 featuring remarkable architecture and Belle Époque interior design. Highlights include a one-of-a-kind private art gallery, which displays world-acclaimed artist including Le Courbusier, Miloš Reindl, Pavel Skalnik, Lea Vivot, and more. The on-site Pure Spa is a tranquil studio that offers a wide selection of treatments from body masks and skin peels to classic massages and Pure Spa Stone Infinity massages. Le Palais also houses a health club with a fitness centre, Jacuzzi, saunas, and aroma showers.
Lv Garden Huanghuali Art Gallery, Beijing, China
Immerse into a genuine Chinese retreat at Lv Garden Huanghuali Art Gallery. The unique, boutique hotel invites guest to explore the treasured collection of cultural artifacts and furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties throughout the hotel’s guestrooms, event spaces, gardens, and more. Surrounded by sprawling open land, Lv Garden is filled with classic courtyards that feature natural rock sculptures, koi ponds, and waterfalls that can be seen from rooms and restaurants around the property. Each of the 38 guestrooms is distinctly decorated with authentic artifacts, beautiful Chinese tapestries and silks, and soaking tubs; they range from standard guestrooms to two-floor suites. The retreat-like property boasts a spa, indoor pool, health club, 45-seat performance theatre and cinema, and two restaurants.
The Leela Palace Chennai, India
The art in Leela Palace Chennai juxtaposes the gold ornamented ancient Chettinad paintings beautifully with the contemporary and vibrant art from. While on one hand the beautifully sculpted and handcrafted murals, the crystal chandeliers, the spiral staircases and the tall pillars take you back to the era by gone, on the other hand, the spectacular and vibrant paintings is sure to leave you in complete exuberance. From commissioned works of art to the beautifully bespoke artisan crafts, The Leela’s art collection is a gift of ultimate luxury to all guests.
The Art Hotel, Denver USA
Denver’s most anticipated luxury hotel opening, the ART, opened its doors to the public on 16 June 2015, cementing its place in Denver’s flourishing arts and cultural district. The 165-room ART Hotel is a one-of-a-kind hotel experience focused on delivering Denver’s most premier accommodations paired with a world-class art collection, which is woven through the entire guest experience. Experiential, intimate and refined, the ART is a modern architectural gem bursting with unique, multi-sensory installations. In-house curator, the esteemed Dianne Vanderlip, has assembled a collection of more than 40 pieces that boast the “who’s who” of modern art, including Claus Oldenberg, Tracey Emin, John Baldessari, Ed Rucha, Leo Villareal, and Sol LeWitt. Many pieces of original artwork commissioned specifically for the ART have been carefully curated to maximize the guest experience from the moment of arrival. Each guestroom floor is inspired by an individual artist, whose original artwork is stylistically translated throughout each room and suite.
One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore
The five-star urban resort located in the heart of the city at Farrer Park is poised to offer more than just a luxury retreat by engaging the senses of guests and residents with an extensive art collection. Modern and original 2D and 3D art installations as well as Greater Asia modern artworks commissioned by The Farrer Park Company will be on display. The Farrer Park Art Collection is Singapore’s largest single curated art collection of its kind, consisting of more than 700 original artworks. The art collection focuses predominantly on the works of Singapore artists and those of Greater Asia. The collection is further complemented by a selection of fine hand knotted carpets, both antique and modern, which adorn the Sky Villas and selected public spaces. The collection will continue to grow and evolve in the years to come, strengthening and expanding its focus. Complimentary art tour is conducted on daily basis by the hotel’s lifestyle concierge.