Are Hotels the New Art Museum?
With Warhols on the walls and Koons in the lobby, hotels are looking more and more like art museums.
If only the Met had Californian Kings with 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, am I right?
Luxury hotels are moving away from Ikea-esque giclées and dedicating themselves to original works.
Where is this trend coming from? Experiential travel is a trend within tourism these days. Travelers want to take something back as a memory rather than just staying in a hotel. And, art is an impactful memory maker—creating lasting impressions.
We’ve taken a (virtual) peek at seven luxury hotels across the globe that are turning themselves into cultural hubs. These places are no chain hotels with bland, ubiquitous prints in silver frames. Prepare to be amazed!
