10 Hotels That Celebrate Art And Culture

Is your love of art outshined solely by your love for travel? Well, October is National Art and Humanities Month so there has never been a better time to combine your two passions. From boutique hotels with extensive art collections, to resorts that double as cultural centers, these 10 hotels offer unique experiences that celebrate the arts.

Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

This property boasts several art installations, including ‘Cabeza Vainilla,’ a bronze sculpture by acclaimed artist Javier Marín, and ‘Matatena de Faroles,’ a stunning piece by Rodrigo Garagarza. On top of its permanent art collection, the hotel often hosts seasonal art exhibitions and creative programming. Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024.

Hotel AKA Alexandria, Virginia

A haven for art lovers, this property won the prestigious 2023 Interior Design Hotel of the Year award. The hotel’s artistic highlight, “Mama Cloud,” is a moody and a mesmerizing masterpiece suspended sculpture that demands attention. Centrally located, the hotel is a short distance from must-see cultural sites, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center, the Alexandria Black History Museum and the more.

W South Beach, Miami, FL

W South Beach in Miami, FL, offers a luxurious beachfront experience with a lobby that doubles as an art museum. The hotel features an art collection valued between $5-10 million, on loan from co-owner Aby Rosen, showcasing works by renowned artists like Damien Hirst and Taryn Simon. Taryn Simon’s “Contraband” series provides a glimpse into international smuggling through photographs taken at JFK Airport. The hotel boasts contemporary and art deco design elements, including tufted ottomans and textured walls. Guests enjoy complimentary access to The Bass Museum of Art and proximity to Art Basel Miami and Miami Art Week events.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District, Houston, TX

This hotel is located at the center of Houston’s culture and arts hot spot. The property boasts an incredible collection of global and local pieces throughout the hotel that were hand-picked by the property’s owner. Additionally, from September 23 to November 4, 2024, Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District is offering a “Fall into Art” package which gives guests a food and beverage credit, two all access tickets to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and two tickets to the immersive Solar Dust at the Post exhibit (running until October 31, 2024).

Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley, California

Yountville, Napa Valley is famed not only for its wines but also for its fabulous art scene and multitude of galleries. This hotel houses the Andrea Schwartz Gallery, which curates a rotating art program specifically for the property, displaying pieces throughout the public areas, villas and suites. In town, get your art fix at Yountville Art Gallery, which offers an inspiring collection of pieces from regional artists.

Hotel AKA NoMad, New York, NY

An ideal getaway for art devotees, Hotel AKA NoMad has inspiring art pieces peppered throughout the property. The hotel’s art collection and decor elegantly fuse Japanese design with Nordic simplicity. In the lobby, striking specialty art pieces by the Dutch duo X+L are displayed, showcasing abstract geometric compositions crafted from hand-dyed and handwoven silk. A highlight of the hotel is the signature staircase designed by Lissoni, which floats in the center of the lobby. This staircase, made of bronze-painted steel with Pietra d’Avola treads, has an origami-like shape and leads guests to the Mezzanine Lounge.

The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO

In this new property in downtown Colorado Springs each guestroom showcases artwork commissioned from Emma Kelly, a Colorado Springs native celebrated for her plein air paintings that capture the natural beauty of the region. Art enthusiasts looking to fully embrace their passion can book the Peaks & Paintbrushes overnight package for a self-guided journey inspired by the work of Emma Kelly and other artists. Guests are provided with premium art supplies and recommendations for scenic locations around the area to capture the region’s beauty on canvas. Enhancing the hotel’s artistic allure, The Vault is an on-site art gallery nestled within the historic stairwells of the hotel, showcasing works by local artists curated by Auric Gallery. The Vault is already a popular stop during Colorado Springs’ year-round First Friday gallery.

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos, Los Cabos, Mexico

This sophisticated oceanfront property not only offers breathtaking vistas of the Sea of Cortez and the Baja desert in Mexico, it also houses El Gabinete “Del Barco,” an Indigenous gallery and museum filled with regional artifacts. The exhibit also includes ancient maps of the Americas, 360˚ virtual photography, video interviews with archaeologists and replicas of traditional tools. Additionally, Solaz showcases over 450 pieces of art and sculpture by top Mexican artisans, including works by the renowned artist César López-Negrete.

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fort Worth, Texas

Art connoisseurs don’t want to miss out on a stay at this hotel, which is filled with over 500 pieces (with another 1,000 available for purchase on the hotel gallery’s website). The artwork is curated from owner Jo Ellard’s private collection, highlighting modern yet Western-inspired pieces by artists like Max Zorn and Thandiwe Muriu.

21c Museum Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky

Truly immerse yourself in art at this property. Once a bank, the space has been transformed into a boutique hotel, a contemporary art museum with over 2,000 works (that’s free and open to the public,) an acclaimed restaurant and a fascinating cultural center – all under the same roof. Presently, the exhibition being featured is Labor & Materials, which examines art, labor and industry. Every Wednesday guests of the hotel can take advantage of guided museum tours.