Boutique Hotels for Art Lovers

Hold the keys to your own private gallery at these stylish establishments. From wacky to classic, these hotels encourage you to experience art in a new way: by living with it. Lounge in bed as you contemplate a mosaic, sip wine in a statue garden, and explore corridors decorated by street artists. Skip the line at the museum and get your creative juices flowing with this list of the top ten hotels for art-lovers.

This 16th-century villa was built on Roman ruins in the Valpolicella wine region, just 12 miles from Lake Garda. The hotel is host to a permanent exhibition of contemporary art collected by well-known architect and designer Alessandro Medini, and each room is uniquely decorated with original works of contemporary art. The lobby alone is stunning, featuring golden sphinx-like statues, a gigantic “kaleidoscope” painting made entirely of butterflies, and a life-size man made of bubblegum who appears to be falling from the ceiling. Bright colors and odd shapes mingle with 17th-century marble and famous works of art. Explore the art here.

Experience Byblos Art Hotel on DuVine’s Verona + Lake Garda Bike Tour.

Located in the French Quarter of San Francisco, the 51 rooms of the Hotel des Arts host imaginative installations that showcase contemporary works from international emerging artists. Each room is unique, and their artists were given full control over the room’s design, offering interactive experiences to the guests. Guests can admire graffiti-inspired art both in their rooms and as they wander through the hallways. The installations are constantly changing, and most are for sale, so you can take a piece of your vacation home with you.

Visit Hotel des Arts before or after DuVine’s Sonoma 4-Day Bike Tour.

A renovated chapel plays host to this 4-star hotel. The stunning hotel lobby greets you with the original vaulted fresco ceilings, marble altar, and stained glass windows. The hotel’s 46 rooms combine old and new with historic architecture and out-of-the-ordinary contemporary art. Guests can take in the hotel’s brightly-colored modern art, then step directly into the heart of the city. With the Spanish Steps next door and many of Rome’s most famous monuments within walking distance, Hotel Art is the perfect home base to blend art with exploration.

Visit Hotel Art before or after any of DuVine’s Italy Bike Tours.

Located just steps from the sea in the charming northern Sicilian village of Castel di Tusa, Atelier Sul Mare’s 20 rooms are created by internationally recognized contemporary artists. Each room immerses guests in a unique artistic experience, and travelers are encouraged to switch rooms each night to encounter as much art as possible. Atelier Sul Mare offers pottery classes for those who are feeling especially inspired, and the hotel hosts classical music concerts and art exhibitions regularly. Ancient art ruins are just a few minutes by car or train, including Fiumara d’Arte, the biggest regional museum of contemporary sculptures in Europe.

Visit Atelier Sul Mare before or after DuVine’s Sicily Bike Tour.

Located in a 17th-century building that was once home to a Corsican grocer, this stunning hotel is truly boutique, with just five rooms each designed by a different artist. Rooms are redesigned by a new artist every year, which means you can keep coming back for a new artistic odyssey.

Visit Au Vieux Panier before or after DuVine’s Provence Bike Tour or Provence 4-Day Bike Tour.

This 4-star boutique hotel was a bakery at the time of Henri IV and still boasts its original boulangerie storefront. Decorated by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix, Hotel du Petit Moulin’s 17 rooms are inspired by Le Marais, the historic district of Paris where it is located. Step out the front door, and you’re minutes away from the Picasso and Carnavalet Museums, Place des Vosges, Opera Bastille, and other famous art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and theaters.

Visit Hotel du Petit Moulin before or after any of DuVine’s France Bike Tours.

This art-inspired wonder ranch is the brainchild of a half-Norwegian, half-Uruguayan billionaire with a flair for contemporary design. Each of the resort’s spacious rooms is decorated with original artwork and a color scheme chosen by a different local artist. The owner’s massive personal art collection fills corridors and common rooms with tastefully chosen masterpieces. An elegant brick-lined dining room serves up fresh seafood and home-grown fruits and vegetables. Outside, crisp white lines frame sprawling views of the prairies. The possibilities to explore are endless: take a polo lesson on horseback, play tennis on a private grass court, and paddle through lagoons in one of the resort’s handmade canoes.

Visit Estancia Vik on a DuVine Uruguay Bike Tour.

Perched on top of the city’s highest hill, the Rome Cavalieri Hotel is an urban oasis. Enjoy 15 acres of parks, Mediterranean gardens, and breathtaking views overlooking the city center. This 5-star hotel (the first Waldorf Astoria in Europe) feels like living inside a private museum with its impressive collection of paintings, antique furniture, tapestries, statues, and artifacts. Take a tour with the in-house historian or visit the three-Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant for some gourmet cuisine. View the art collection here.

Visit Rome Cavalieri Hotel before or after any of DuVine’s Italy Bike Tours.

Charming House DD724 borrows its name from its address in Venice, right next door to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. The boutique hotel is home to original contemporary works of art and photography. Its chic, understated design features exposed ceiling beams and fireplaces. There’s plenty to appreciate right within reach: enjoy dinner overlooking the garden of the Peggy Guggenheim or visit the nearby Gallerie dell’Accademia and the Francois Pinault Collection at Punta della Dogana.

Visit Charming House DD724 before or after DuVine’s Verona + Lake Garda Bike Tour.

When you visit this stylish 4-star hotel in Edinburgh, you can travel the world without leaving the property. Each of the 18 rooms boast high ceilings and art inspired by a different global city. Relax in the bright turquoise Cairo room, indulge in the dark and moody Tokyo suite, and enjoy the mock Louis XIV furnishings in Paris. At night, take your pick between the hotel’s three eclectic bars and laid-back nightclub.

Visit Le Monde Hotel before or after DuVine’s Scotland Bike Tour.