The Best 13 Art Hotels Around the World

Ellerman House also presents the opportunity to receive a guided tour through the property’s art-adorned walls. The collection spills out into the garden, where spiritually-inspired South African sculptures can be found, such as ‘Large Malay Girl Fragment’ by artist and sculptor Lionel Smit.

Inspired by MOCAA, The Silo, an art collection hotel, has a vibrant array of paintings, prints and sculptures within its 28 rooms. If you wish to delve further into the art adorning the walls, the space directly below the hotel, known as the Vault, is certainly worth a trip. This acts as a link between the hotel and local galleries in Cape Town. Each year the Silo collaborates with a different gallery to highlight two African artists through exhibitions presented at the Vault.

The estate as a whole also acts as an art gallery with almost every wall or ceiling adorned with a piece of artwork. It isn’t just sculptures Delaire Graff Wine Estate commemorates; other mediums such as oil paint can be found here such as the famous ‘Chinese Girl’ by Vladimir Tretchikoff in the entrance, and the symbolic paintings by South African artist Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi within the spa reception.

Through the medium of paint, the artists expressed how they saw the lands of Sengokuhara and Hakone, with many of the pieces focusing on the district’s rich greenery, along with the tranquillity of Lake Ashi and the springs that surround the ryokan. Staying at Kai Sengokuhara allows you to soak in the peaceful ambience of Sengokuhara and admire the area’s nature both from the hot springs and also from within the space of your room.

The four types of accommodation available within the museum hotel are made up of minimalist rooms bedecked with drawings, prints, paintings and other works by the artists featured in the museum. Wander along the property grounds to find various sculptures scattered about the seashore and in the nearby forest.

The Dolder Grand also carries art into its restaurant, Blooms, a garden restaurant offering a peaceful outdoor dining experience. The restaurant, which is located on the fringe of a forest, includes a still-life photo collection by renowned photographer Lauren Bamford. Her works are repeatedly exhibited in galleries such as the National Gallery of Victoria.

Many of these artists also created murals and installations for Galleria Vik Milano. From your first step within the building you’ll be able to admire creations such as the ginormous fresco in the lobby depicting gods, Titans and Amazonians holding up the world by Italian artist Alex Folla, and Russian-born artist Elena Trailini.

Nic Fiddian-Green’s creations can also be seen throughout the grounds of the property, with his equine-inspired sculptures a show of appreciation for Castello di Reschio’s Spanish horses. Throughout the castle you will also find traditional portraits that have been acquired from various regions across Italy. 

Le Negresco showcases a vast selection of French artwork spanning the 17th century to today. Highlights of its collection include the flamboyant shapes of the Nana Jaune by Niki de Saint Phalle in the Salon Royal, along with the gilded portraits and marble sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries that greet you in the hotel’s lobby.

The hotel’s collection includes contemporary pieces from artists such as naturalist James Prosek who designed Fife Arms’ coat of arms, along with a vast assortment of Scottish artworks. Fife Arms also utilises local talent, with the red squirrels in the children’s room hand-knitted by a local knitting group. The hotel even features an intriguing taxidermy collection that’s formed by over 100 pieces. 

The hotel offers detailed tours with their in-house curator, who will take you on an exploration of works by artists such as Víctor Rodríguez and Peruvian sculptor Aldo Chaparro. Hotel B also has an art store where you can take a part of the hotel home with you in the shape of souvenirs and crafts made by Peruvian and Latin American artists.  

Also designed by the Viks are the sister properties of Estancia Vik and Playa Vik. Whilst Estancia Vik is home to a 12-foot abstract marble sculpture by world-famous Uruguayan artist Pablo Atchugarry, Playa Vik is also impressive with a ‘sculpture building’ designed by architect Carlos Ott. This property also presents a collection of international and contemporary Uruguayan art throughout its rooms.

Al Moudira is also adorned with a unique collection of art and sculptures that can be found throughout the various common areas of the hotel. The property hosts art exhibitions along with hands-on masterclasses in textile design, carpentry and pottery classes hosted by Egyptian artisans.