Artsy Hotels

Hotels around the globe are collaborating with artists and interior designers to create some inspirationally unique hotel rooms with spaces that dual as museum-worthy displays of art. The following made our list of awesomely artsy hotels and will have you reaching for your American Express card and on the path to vacay bliss in no time. The experience doesn’t have to break the bank, and who knows, maybe it will get your creative juices flowing.

The Winston
Located in Amsterdam, this hotel is more of a museum of modern art than a place to rest your head with its contemporary art installations and exhibits. No room is the same, and with themes like the Latex Room, the Tranquility Room and the Ultraviolet Room, this hotel is truly a bright light in the red light district.

Hotel Fox
21 artists are featured in this 61-room hotel, which dwells in central Copenhagen. The creative lifestyle hotel holds everything from comical styles to strict graphic design, fantastic street art and Japanese Manga to simply spaced out fantasies. Each space is an individual piece of art consisting of flowers, fairytales, friendly monsters, dreaming creatures, secret vaults and more.

Hotel des Arts
San Francisco is known for trendy artists and this hotel captures the whimsy of its city. Local and emerging artists are featured in the hotel’s collective display of contemporary urban art and are complimented by its interior’s neutral simplicity, modern lighting and clean lines. The establishment believes in using its art not just as decoration, but instead an interactive experience for guests.

The James
Positioned in the heart of the Windy City, The James hotel is a luxury experience for travelers. Just a few steps from Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park and The Museum of Contemporary Art, it offers the perfect opportunity for first timers to explore the city. The luxury boutique hotel pays homage to the artistic community by promoting the works of local and international artists throughout the hotel. -Nicole Simone

*Pictured: Hotel des Arts #206 (Damon Soule) Bursting out of wall installation - San Francisco, The James Hotel - Chicago Chicago