10 Cool Art Hotels for the Jetset Crew

We like to travel, and while we ball when we can, we often forego the Mondrian for the Comfort Inn in order to go nuts at night. But someday we're going to have to grow up. And with that will come hotels we actually plan on sleeping in. If you're looking for a more than just a mint on your pillow, check out 10 of the coolest places with the dopest art installs to lay your head.

Ace Hotel
20 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001

701 East Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264

1022 Southwest Stark Street
Portland, OR 97205

Themed rooms, collaborative product, and an eye for quirky contemporary give ACE hotels their flare. Young artists like Jasper Wong have been specially commissioned for large scale works inside this hotel, and last year Shepard Fairey did a special room package to coincide with his NYC May Day exhibition.

Standard Hotel
848 Washington Street
New York, NY 10014

550 S Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90071

8300 Sunset Boulevard,
West Hollywood, CA 90069

40 Island Avenue,
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Art lives and breaths in STANDARD Hotels, and the boutique chain pushes some of the most forward-thinking art collaborations of the last few years. A KAWS light bulb? Hell yeah. The STANDARD has also pushed inventive projects with Jose Parla and, most recently, provided the perfect backdrop for Ryan McGinness' black light paintings in the New York outpost.

21c Hotel
700 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Some hotels decorate with art, but the 21c Hotel is a legit contemporary art museum itself in the heart of Louisville. Over the years, 21c has exhibited cutting edge artists from Kehinde Wiley to Stefan Sagmeister. Currently, 21c is hosting an exhibition of the finest in Cuban contemporary, called Cuba Now. Rotating galleries also highlight local artists, providing a proper platform for Louisville's artistic resurgence.

Pantone Hotel
Place Loix 1
1060 City of Brussels, Belgium

It's all about color, and the Pantone Hotel celebrates the global color authority throughout its walls. Need a drink? Try the Pink Champagne (PANTONE 12-1107) or Daiquiri Green (12-0435). Shop Pantone Universe for a first look at stylish products using innovative colors. And, for a full design experience, book an appointment with a Pantone Color Consultant.

Cosmopolitan
3708 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4312

Steve Wynn is one of the most badass art collectors in Vegas (and the world), but when it comes to a fun art experience, the Cosmopolitan rules the strip. Recent projects include Wallworks, which found a crew of renowned street artists - Fairey, Scharf, and RETNA - adding their personal touch to the hotel's garage and elevator halls. Wallworks fits perfectly into the hotel mission - "The Cosmopolitan hopes to satisfy your cultural sensibilities and foster a greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of art and music."

Longman & Eagle
2657 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

The print-master and collaboration king Cody Hudson is a part owner of this hotel. His hand is seen throughout the rooms at Longman & Eagle. Artistic enterprise extends to the kitchen, which stocks collaborative beers with Goose Island showcases the best in local craft foods.

Chambers Hotel
15 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019

With 500 works on display and site specific installations on each floor, the Chambers Collection serves to immerse each and every visitor in a sophisticated environment. John Waters, Bob and Roberta Smith, and John Newsome are just some of the names included. Add a location within walking distance of some of the world's most renowned art museums and galleries, and the Chambers Hotel is an obvious one for this list.

Hotel des Arts
447 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Like 21c, Hotel des Arts brings the luxury of a cutting edge gallery right to you. Get to know local artists in a setting that encourages interaction, ensuring that art is treated not just as decoration. Murals by Sam Flores and David Choe make the Hotel des Arts a center for new urban art too.

Gladstone
1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6, Canada

Stay and sleep in a work of art when you visit the Gladstone in Toronto. The 100 year-old hotel was restored in 2005 with individually artist-designed guest rooms, and each is truly distinct. There's the Biker Room, designed by Andrew Harwood, and Katheryn Walter's Felt Room.

Henry Jones Art Hotel
25 Hunter St
Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

Connected to the Tasmanian School of Art, the Henry Jones is Australia's first Art Hotel. Original work by emerging and established Tasmanian artists brings local flare to private and public spaces throughout. Most of the pieces are for sale too, so if your stay ignites a collecting bug you're good to go.