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\"21C,<\/a>

21C, Louisville<\/p><\/div>\n

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Drab landscape paintings, sad still lifes, framed stock photos, garish lobby sculptures\u2026 Too often hotel art is amateurish and unconsidered\u2014if not an outright affront to visual aesthetics. Not so at these five art- and design-conscious hotels, featuring carefully curated, high-caliber works by both emerging and established talent. Here, art isn\u2019t merely decoration but a defining feature of each hotel\u2019s identity, so don\u2019t be surprised if, on the way to your room, you stumble upon an on-site gallery or jaw-dropping collection.<\/p>\n

21c Museum Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s right there in the name: This boutique hotel, located in renovated 19th-century tobacco and bourbon warehouses in downtown Louisville, is home to a 21st-century contemporary art museum. Two art collectors and philanthropists opened 21c Museum Hotel in 2006, and since then, the free museum has exhibited many living artists of note, including Chuck Close, Tony Oursler, Kara Walker,John Waters and Sam Taylor-Wood, as well as various up-and-comers. Red penguins, by Cracking Art Group, are cheekily scattered throughout the property, while the lobby, well-appointed guest rooms and adjoining restaurant are similarly art filled. The unique concept has proven popular: 21c Museum Hotel has expanded to other cities and regularly pops up on \u201cbest hotel\u201d lists.<\/p>\n

\"Gramercy<\/a>

Gramercy Park Hotel, New York<\/p><\/div>\n

Gramercy Park Hotel, NYC, New York<\/a><\/p>\n

Opened in 1925, this landmark Manhattan hotel and celebrity haunt was designed in a Renaissance revival\u2013style by Robert T. Lyons. In 2006, artist Julian Schnabel was enlisted to reimagine and refresh the interiors, adding bold color, custom fixtures and uncommonly juxtaposed materials and textures\u2014think rustic wood beams and ornate rugs. Gramercy Park Hotel\u2019s modern-yet-opulent vibe extends to its impressive art collection, which includes works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Cy Twombly and Andy Warhol, among others.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The James, Chicago<\/p><\/div>\n

The James, Chicago, Illinois<\/a><\/p>\n

This chic boutique hotel thoughtfully integrates artwork by local and international artists\u2014both newbies and established names\u2014throughout the premises. From large-scale photos covering a lobby wall, to site-specific installations in the hallways, to modern prints adorning minimalist guest rooms, the James hotel has a stylish, contemporary feel. But what it doesn\u2019t feel like is pretentious. The James\u2019 proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is an added plus for the art curious.<\/p>\n

\"Le

Le Meridien Chambers, Minneapolis<\/p><\/div>\n

Le M\u00e9ridien Chambers, Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a><\/p>\n

This stunning hotel is located in two landmark revival buildings in Minneapolis\u2019 downtown theater district. Rooms and public spaces display more than 200 original pieces of contemporary art from the private collection of owner Ralph Burnet. See edgy works from the Young British Artist movement, including that of Tracey Emin, Angus Fairhurst, Damien Hirst and Gary Hume, as well as rotating exhibitions in the on-site Burnet Gallery.<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/a>

St. Regis, San Francisco<\/p><\/div>\n

The St. Regis, San Francisco, California<\/a><\/p>\n

The contemporary art installations at this immaculate hotel add a dose of drama to its understated color scheme (intended to mimic the San Francisco fog) and modern d\u00e9cor. More culture lies within\u2014The Museum of the African Diaspora is located inside the luxe St. Regis\u2014and just beyond: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is located right next door.\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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