Gramercy Park Hotel: New York, New York
www.gramercyparkhotel.com
With its Bohemian-inspired design by the legendary Ian Schrager, the Gramercy Park Hotel stands out among the many New York cultural centers to deliver a more personal experience with fine art collections. Jean- Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, Julian Schnabel, and Andy Warhol have decorated the hotel lobby in these temporary exhibitions. The hotel describes its intentions for the art in saying, “Gramercy Park Hotel is nothing less than taking the pretension out of art viewing and making it democratic.” Indeed, you will take great pleasure in the comfort and ease with which fine art finds you.
Eresin Crown Hotel: Istanbul, Turkey
www.eresin.com.tr/eresincrown
La Colombe d’Or: Provence, France
www.la-colombe-dor.com
France has attracted artists for centuries, providing inviting venues at which painters, poets, and thinkers can come together to share their ideas and techniques. In Provence lies a small inn and restaurant born in 1920 out of Parisian café-culture. In exchange for room and board, notable artists bequeathed paintings and sketches, which remain there to this day. La Colombe d’Or furnishes its guests with an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Fernand Léger, Joan Miró, and many more. Unlike the large hotel conglomerates that add fine art to correspond to their luxurious amenities, La Colombe d’Or has matured with its artists and boasts a rich personal history in relation to the artists themselves.
The Eresin Crown Hotel in Istanbul has literally unearthed precious works of art from Turkey’s colorful history. Upon building the hotel on the site of the Great Palace in Sultanahmet, the developers found artifacts from beneath the ground as old as the 3rd century B.C. Upon their discovery, The Eresin Crown became Istanbul’s “museum hotel”. The hotel also houses a contemporary art gallery featuring the mixed media works of Gültekin Çizgen, which focus upon local themes and Turkish culture. For those who wish to explore Istanbul, the city’s most promising attractions lie within walking distance of this luxurious destination.
Ellerman House: Cape Town, South Africa
www.ellerman.co.za
Te Ritz-Carlton: Singapore
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Singapore An enormous art collection resides at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Rarely does one find 4,200 pieces, including Dale Chihuly glass sculpture, Frank Stella’s abstracts, and, of course, Andy Warhol. Stunning landscaped gardens and sophisticated architecture make the hotel ideal to house and display these works. Whether you visit for business or pleasure, the Ritz- Carlton makes it easy to enjoy the finer things in life by uniting art with its patrons. Situate this prestigious getaway in the middle of Singapore’s booming cultural capital of the Marina Centre, and you will return from your visit to Asia with the memory of an unforgettable experience.
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The paintings and works of art that furnish Ellerman House usher the guest into the spirit of Cape Town. The art collection includes a variety of original contemporary canvases that tell the story and the spirit of the region. Allow these works of seasoned masters and the modern voice of the country’s emerging local talent to be your cultural ambassador. As a Relais & Chateaux luxury hotel member, Ellerman House promises every comfort imaginable, with the finest wine and cuisine. Take in sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and explore Africa’s breathtaking scenery. South Africa’s superb attractions are like no others in the world, and Ellerman’s art collection speaks to the heart of the adventurous tourist.
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