Artful Hotels of the World
Today many travelers are looking for memorable experiences. And the hotels featured on the following pages are travel experiences -- an opportunity to be surrounded by fine art. . . to spend a brief time in exquisitely designed surroundings, . . . and to celebrate the experience.
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
Art is one of the ultimate forms of personal expression.
Fine art and design personalize a hotel and create a fantasy, and art endows a hotel with a special aura.
Many of the world's finest hotels are featuring art as one of their attractions -- lobbies, restaurants, bars and guest rooms have become showcases for local and international artists.
Wailea Resort, Hawaii
Most people would not choose a hotel for the sake of its art alone. But for some travelers, the visual aspect can be as important as the service. It's not enough to provide spas and menus devised by top chefs. To attract todays selective travelers, the finest hotels are realizing that they must now offer intellectual stimulation as well.
Unlike art displayed in offices, art in hotels is truly open to the public -- anyone can walk into a hotel's public spaces and admire it - including the artists and their friends. This helps create "local" roots for international hotel brands. And reflecting the local environment through art makes a greater connection with the community.
As the Editor of the International Directory of Corporate Art Collections, I have long admired these extraordinary hotels and art collections, so we are featuring some of the best on this site.
S.R. Howarth
Editor
International Directory of Corporate Art Collections
Wailea Resort Hotel, Hawaii
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