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February 23, 2015

TRAVEL | 10 Art Hotels Boasting Collections That Rival Museums


TRAVEL | Embrace the Autumn of Art


Handpicked by Tablet Hotels, the booking site for discerning travelers!


10 Art Hotels Boasting Collections Rivaling Museums (Part 1)


Only stay in hotels that truly matter.──With that concept in mind, Tablet Hotels, a booking site that exclusively offers unique and charming hotels selected from around the world, has gained popularity among travelers who are particular about their accommodations since its establishment in 2000. The season of art appreciation, autumn, is finally here. Which "art hotels" boasting collections that rival museums are worth visiting this season? Here are the top 10 picks from Tablet Hotels.


Text by MOROHOSHI Ayaka (Tablet Hotels)Edited by TANAKA Junko (OPENERS)




1. Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, USA


Gramercy Park Hotel

Designed by Julian Schnabel, this hotel promises a high level of artistry. Throughout the property, you'll find works by New York's iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Basquiat, and Keith Haring, as well as pieces by Picasso and Damien Hirst. The impressive collection is truly remarkable.



Gramercy Park Hotel

2 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY, USA
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http://ow.ly/pglrK




2. The Henry Hotel, Cebu Island, Philippines


The Henry Hotel

The newly opened "The Henry Hotel" in Cebu City exudes a youthful and free-spirited atmosphere. The lobby features an industrial exposed concrete space accented with vibrant colors and street art, while the guest rooms are distinguished by striking murals covering entire walls.



The Henry Hotel

No. 1, Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pglzp




3. Relais Residenza d’Arte Hotel, Siena, Italy


Relais Residenza d’Arte Hotel

Nestled within expansive green grounds, "Relais Residenza d’Arte," a small hotel housed in a renovated 14th-century stone farmhouse, lives up to its name as a "house of art." Its guest rooms and common areas are adorned with numerous paintings and sculptures, while the garden features various art pieces, large and small, set amidst cypress and olive trees.



Relais Residenza d’Arte Hotel

Poggio Madonna dell'Olivo, Torrita di Siena, Italy
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pglGh




4. Haymarket Hotel, London, UK


Haymarket Hotel

Located near Trafalgar Square, the Haymarket Hotel is just a short walk from the National Gallery and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA). However, the moment you step into the lobby, adorned with a sculpture by Tony Cragg and landscape paintings by John Virtue, you'll feel as though you've entered an art museum.



Haymarket Hotel

1 Suffolk Place, London, England, UK
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http://ow.ly/pgm0d




5. Langham Place, Kowloon, Hong Kong


Langham Place

Langham Place, situated in the vibrant Mong Kok district, offers a surprisingly modern and artistic interior that belies its bustling surroundings. The hotel showcases approximately 1,500 pieces of contemporary Chinese art, even lending out iPods with recorded explanations of the artworks, making it feel like a true museum.



Langham Place

555 Shanghai Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pgmaa



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TRAVEL | Embrace the Autumn of Art


Handpicked by Tablet Hotels, the booking site for discerning travelers!


10 Art Hotels Boasting Collections Rivaling Museums (Part 2)




6. 21c Museum Hotel, Kentucky, USA


21c Museum Hotel

The "21c" is a contemporary art museum in itself. Its 840-square-meter gallery space hosts not only permanent and special exhibitions that impress art connoisseurs but also a variety of activities such as artist talks, film screenings, and poetry readings.



21c Museum Hotel

700 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pgmlI




7. Semiramis Hotel, Athens, Greece


Semiramis Hotel

Incorporating art into Karim Rashid's bold interior design requires a daring selection of pieces. "Semiramis" understands this well, curating a collection of pop-infused works by artists such as Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Jenny Holzer, and Michael Bevilacqua.



Semiramis Hotel

48 Charilaou Trikoupi Str., Kifissia, Athens, Greece
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pgmt4




8. Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista, Verona, Italy


Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista

The "Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista," a grand estate in the suburbs of Verona, Italy, houses a diverse (and somewhat peculiar) collection of modern works, including photographic pieces by Marina Abramović, a painting by Damien Hirst, and Piero Manzoni's "Merda d’Artista" (Artist's Shit).



Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista

Via Cedrare, 78, San Pietro In Cariano, Verona, Italy
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pgmBv




9. The Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland


The Dolder Grand

The collection of Urs Ernst-Schwarzebach, the owner of "The Dolder Grand," features works by modern art masters such as Dalí's "Femmes Métamorphoses," LeWitt's "Horizontal Brushstrokes," and Henry Moore's "Three Piece Reclining Figure: Draped."



The Dolder Grand

Kurhausstrasse 65, Zurich, Switzerland
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http://ow.ly/pgmFX




10. River Retreat Garaku, Toyama Prefecture, Japan


River Retreat Garaku

The "River Retreat Garaku" in Toyama Prefecture was built on the former site of the owner's art museum. Throughout the property, from the entrance to the courtyard, you can encounter works by Japanese artists such as Kyūei Shimizu and Kōji Hatakeyama. As shown in the photo, there are also luxurious suites where you can enjoy art in complete privacy.



River Retreat Garaku

56-2 Kasuga, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Details here ▼
http://ow.ly/pgmYT




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