Stunning hotels where the art is an attraction

Whether you want to be enveloped in rococo opulence or embrace chic minimalism, a hotel’s aesthetic can truly enrich your experience. Some of the world’s best hotels have taken this a step further, building museum-worthy collections of more than 1,000 artworks and even connecting guests with acclaimed contemporary artists. If you’re an art connoisseur yourself or simply like being surrounded by beauty, check in at these exquisite hotels and feast your eyes on the masterpieces on display.

Upper House Chengdu

Named Asia’s best design hotel at the Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2025, Upper House Chengdu bridges eras and styles with its unique blend of Qing-dynasty architecture and modern monochromatic interiors. Throughout the hotel , contemporary artworks invite quiet reflection. At the entrance, Malaysian-Australian sculptor Hew Chee Fong’s Contemplation is a large stone slab with ripples hewn onto the polished surface. This centrepiece is surrounded by four stone “seats”, three of which are topped with round boulders. Chinese sculptor Wu Haiying’s pair of large-scale silver-toned works, Feather and Leaf, adorn the tranquil main courtyard. For the ultimate wellness experience, head to the Mi Xun Spa for a bamboo massage, then go out to the spa’s courtyards and set yourself down on a stone seat crafted by Hong Kong artist Danny Lee, with a choice between his granite Seeds and marble White Lotus benches. Curated to complement the hotel’s peaceful atmosphere, these functional art pieces are sure to put you in a calm state of mind.

Rosewood Hong Kong

At Rosewood Hong Kong , sweeping harbour views are complemented by elegant sculptures and vibrant canvases. In the entrance courtyard, guests are greeted by British artist Thomas Houseago’s Sleeping Lady, a bronze sculpture of an abstracted female figure that exemplifies the hotel’s bold yet sophisticated design philosophy. Renowned post-war sculptor Lynn Chadwick’s bronze Pair of Walking Figures – Jubilee brings a sense of dynamism to the lobby with its two subjects caught mid-stride, while Chinese contemporary master Wang Keping’s Bird III overlooks the reception. While you’re waiting for the lift, cast your gaze on American artist Joe Bradley’s Da Free John, an abstract painting with exuberant strokes of orange, cobalt blue, and canary yellow. In the famed Butterfly Room, afternoon tea is served with a side of Damien Hirst’s Zodiac series of glossy circular plaques, each embedded with a single butterfly. If you’d like to see more of this hotel’s art collection, book a private tour with Rosewood Hong Kong’s resident art ambassador .  

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Located in the city’s bustling downtown district, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago has a superb collection of modern and contemporary art inspired by Chicago’s architectural marvels and rich culture. If the grand lobby doesn’t take your breath away, Pop Art icon Roy Lichtenstein’s screen-printed Wallpaper with Blue Floor Interior surely will. You’ll also find Ellsworth Kelly’s lithograph Dark Gray Curve, exemplifying the American artist’s fascination with bold, simple forms. For unparalleled luxury and artistic encounters, book the two-floor Presidential Suite, which is decorated with photographer Tseng Kwong Chi’s Andy Warhol, New York – a portrait of the legendary Pop artist in a studio – as well as editions of René Magritte’s surrealist masterpiece Le Fils de l’Homme (The Son of Man), in which a man’s face is obscured by a floating apple, and James Rosenquist’s The Memory Continues but the Clock Disappears, featuring clockfaces without hands. Still can’t get enough of art? Step out of the hotel and head to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago , which is just around the corner.

The Connaught, London 

When it comes to culture, London has it all, from storied institutions to thriving contemporary spaces. This balance of tradition and modernity is encapsulated by The Connaught , a sophisticated sanctuary in London’s Mayfair district. The classic interiors are complemented by an excellent art collection comprising more than 3,000 works spanning the 17th to 21st centuries. English painter William Wyld’s Rotterdam – A capriccio town will transport you to 19th-century Holland with its picturesque portrayal of boats on the water. And no visit to The Connaught would be complete without a drink at the famed Red Room bar, where contemporary pieces in fiery hues take centre stage, such as Louise Bourgeois’s I Am Rouge, featuring the titular words painted on paper, and Jenny Holzer’s Benghazi, a graphite and watercolour depiction of bleeding scarlet rectangles. 

Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris

This Art Deco palace in Paris’ fashionable 8th arrondissement has been a meeting place for artists and intellectuals since it first opened in 1928. The commitment to culture at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris is reflected in its art-related offerings , from a design concept store called La Librairie des Arts to an on-site gallery and a 99-seat cinema. The hotel boasts a sizable art collection, with a focus on fine art photography by the likes of Guy Le Querrec, famed for his images of jazz musicians and Paris clubs, and Lucien Hervé, a prominent photographer of Modernist architecture. In Suite 341, you’ll see Jean François Rauzier’s photomontage inspired by the hotel’s architecture, while Stéphane Calais’s colourful, botanically inspired mural Un jardin à la française adorns the ceiling of hotel restaurant La Cuisine. What really makes this the place to be for cultural connoisseurs, however, is the hotel’s dedicated Art Concierge, who can snag invitations to exhibition previews and arrange studio visits with Paris artists for guests. Nothing says “art world VIP” like access.

Majestic Hotel & Spa, Barcelona

Around the corner from Antoni Gaudi’s fantastical Casa Batlló and the Fundació Antoni Tàpies in Barcelona is a grand neoclassical mansion that’s a cultural institution in its own right: The Majestic Hotel & Spa . Also known affectionately as “The Hotel of the Arts”, this property has a private collection of more than 1,000 artworks. Among them are pieces by members of the Spanish avant-garde, including Tàpies’s lithograph Homage to 500 Years of Catalan Books – a celebration of Catalan language and culture – and Basque artist Eduardo Chillida’s embossed serigraph inspired by Barcelona’s 1992 Centennial Olympics. Take the stairs from the hotel lobby to see Alfonso Alzamora’s Meninas, a triptych reinterpreting Diego Velázquez’s 1656 masterpiece Las Meninas. The Majestic’s art collection also spotlights important contemporary figures outside of Spain, with sculptures by Anish Kapoor, who is best known for his curved, mirrored forms, and Richard Deacon, whose abstract structures incorporate unexpected materials.