hotels that have museum works; Breakfast next to Picasso, rest next to Banksy!

Imagine drinking your morning coffee next to a work by Picasso or walking in a garden where there is a statue of “Henry Moore”. This is an experience that is no longer limited to crowded museums. A number of luxury hotels and resorts around the world have showcased world-class art collections, allowing their guests to enjoy artistic masterpieces without long queues and other obstacles. (national geographic)

In the heart of Athens, Greece, The Dolli Hotel showcases a stunning collection of modern art and Greek and Egyptian antiques in a century-old neoclassical building.

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At first glance, you may not see the painted vases of “Jean Cocteau” and Pablo Picasso on the marble fireplace in the lobby; But with a little attention, you will discover a painting by “Jean Dubuffet” behind the reception desk or a drawing by “Amedeo Modigliani” in another corner. Odyssia Sifounaki, whose family owns this hotel, says:

Entering Dolly Hotel is like going to a tea party full of surprises.

In addition to art, the unique view of the Acropolis from the roof of this forty-five-room hotel is another of its main attractions.

The “Rosewood Miramar Beach” hotel in California is considered a luxury beach hotel, which is not known to have a more spectacular location or its 600-piece art collection.

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The Rosewood art collection includes works by Fernando Botero, a rare Marc Chagall portrait titled Circus with a Yellow Clown, and works by Frank Stella and Joan Miró. Caruso even installed an abstract landscape painting horizontally because it was in harmony with the space he wanted.

The Fife Arms Hotel in Scotland is another amazing art hotel. This hotel was built by “Ivan and Manuela Wirth” and it is managed by one of the most influential art galleries in the world. There are over 16,000 works of art and antiques in the Fife Arms Hotel.

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Behind the reception desk of the Fife Arms hangs Picasso’s Tête de Femme, an image of his lover, along with one of his rare poems. Works by “Lucien Freud” and “Man Ray” can also be seen in other parts of the hotel. Each of the 46 rooms of this hotel has a unique theme such as poetry, nature or Scottish culture.

The “Hamilton Princess” hotel, which is known as the “Pink Palace”, in addition to the turquoise waters and pink sands of Bermuda, hosts more than 500 contemporary works of art. The art collection belonging to the “Green” family, the owners of the hotel, includes works by “René Magritte”, “Banksy” and “Jasper Johns”.

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From the wave-like sculpture in the entrance garden to the giant sculpture on the pier where children play on its large wooden shoes, the spirit of art is everywhere at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. Lisa Howie, the hotel’s art guide, says:

When I do the tour, I see people’s eyes widen in surprise and ask, is this real?

The Dolder Grand Hotel is a luxurious hotel located on top of a hill overlooking Lake Zurich, Switzerland. The hotel houses one of Europe’s best public art collections outside of museums.

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More than 120 works of art movements of the 20th and 21st centuries have been displayed in this hotel. The famous work of “Salvador Dali” decorates the entrance of the restaurant and the three-piece statue of “Henry Moore” is placed in the outside area. Guests can learn more about the complex through QR codes or iPad tours.

A hidden gem in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina, the AC Spartanburg Hotel showcases an impressive collection of modern masterpieces.

Loaned from one of the largest private art collections in America, the works focus on Black Mountain College’s pioneering artists and designers, such as Elaine de Kooning and Robert Rauschenberg. For travelers who are not familiar with this experimental art school, visiting this hotel will be a great discovery.

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Which of these hotels would you like to stay in? We would be happy if you share your experiences and opinions with us and Kajaro companions.

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