Experiencing art in the hotel: the art butler arrives

Art and hotels: a combination that conquers the most refined and aware travellers. A growing trend because the journey into beauty begins as soon as you cross the threshold of the hotel. For an art not only to be admired but also to be experienced, discovering the talent of each of us under the guidance of the art butler

Art saves the world and makes us better. And it becomes an element of the trip already in the choice of the hotel. In fact, more and more hotels house real art galleries.

They promote young talents and support events dedicated to the beauty of music, singing, painting and photography.

Here are 8 hotels to treat yourself to a stay in art. Maybe on the occasion of May 18th, International Museum Day.

1 The Art Butler at Eden Roc in Ascona

Enhancing art has always been at the top of the priorities of Eden Roc in Ascona.

From the rich cultural offering to the support of the local art scene, as well as the renovation of Casa Epper (former home of the museum and residence of the artists Ignaz and Mischa Epper) which has now become the hotel’s “reflective annex” for guests and a point of reference for cultural meetings.

From this summer season the artistic proposals of Eden Roc are further enriched. As? Thanks to the presence of a very special figure: the Art Butler, or the ‘butler’ of art.

A true expert guide, ready to accompany guests to unleash their creative side. That is, involving them in private artistic workshops, tailored to each individual’s needs.

The Art Butler is the Ticino artist Maddalena Mora, graduated from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. Engraving, watercolor, painting, sculpture and much more.

Each guest will be free to express their creativity by following their personal inclinations to create their own work of art, with the precious support of the Art Butler.

The workshops can also be booked individually and the duration varies depending on the desired activity.

2 Contemporary art at the Grand Hotel Fasano on Lake Garda

The 5*L Grand Hotel Fasano & Villa Principe di Gardone Riviera (BS) opens its doors to contemporary art.

In fact it hosts a schedule of artistic events open to the public and can be visited for free, Objective? Giving wide visibility to artists who believe in valorising the Garda area.

The exhibition dedicated to the local artist, attentive to the intrinsic forces of nature, Mauro Mercandelli, can be visited until 10 June. Instead, the second exhibition, on display from mid-June, will be dedicated to Tiziano Ronchi.

The artist focuses his artistic research on traces understood as the most tangible sign of a passage, a process, a journey, an emotion experienced privately or resulting from the encounter and fusion with the Other or with Mother Nature .

3 Permanent art gallery at the Grand Hotel Bristol on the Portofino Coast

The Grand Hotel Bristol, jewel of the Portofino Coast, continues its collaboration with Nuar Gallery, founded by Valentina Ferrari and Flaminia Ciattini, creating a program of art events for the summer season.

With the opening of a permanent art gallery inside the hotel, art is the epicenter for new experiential stimuli with exhibitions and live painting activities.

Furthermore, the partnership with the Sibelius Festival continues, thanks to which the Grand Hotel Bristol will welcome international artists throughout the season with musical and cultural events.

The artistic direction of the Sibelius Festival is entrusted to Giulia Erminio with 2 concerts scheduled from 9 June to 8 September.

4 art’otel Zagreb: art in Croatia

It is the first art’otel brand hotel to open in Croatia. This is the art’otel Zagreb of Arena Hospitality Group.

The new hotel brings the concept of the range to the country, linked and inspired by the presence of an artist’s work. In the case of the new art’otel Zagreb the chosen artist is Boris Bućan.

In fact, the artistic concept of the hotel, designed by the award-winning interior studio Design Studio – Digital Space, is characterized by the style of the great artist and is found in the rooms and common areas and connotes the charisma of the hotel.

Boris Bućan’s art is known throughout the world, having appeared at MoMA and the Tate. And now his unmistakable colorful and bold style finds expression across the spaces of art’otelZagreb, transforming the hotel into a living gallery and a tribute to the artist’s career.

5 Borghese Contemporary Hotel: art in Rome

Located in the heart of Rome and immersed in a fusion of innovative design and artistic culture, the Borghese Contemporary Hotel is a unique destination for those who wish to experience art in every aspect of their stay.

Cameron Welch, Diego Miguel Mirabella, Aaron Young, Cristallo, Christina Zimpel, Shadi Al-Atallah, Massimo Listri, these are some of the illustrious artists who with their works give an identifying style to the hotel which allows it to discover international talents , adopting an approach similar to that of an ever-changing contemporary art gallery.

Art can be felt in every corner of the Borghese Contemporary Hotel. Each of the 24 rooms has its own distinctive artistic identity.

Among these, 3 extraordinary suites stand out: the Borghese Suite (209), the Elle Suite (204) and the Picasso Suite (208) which pay homage to international artists or recall local cultural elements.

6 Art cocktails at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort

The iconic Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort pays homage to the Art Biennale with a cocktail dedicated, in the spirit of this year’s theme.

To be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the sea and the beach of Venice, the cocktail, created by the Head Barman Shanti Medici, recalls tastes from the world thanks to the mix of ingredients such as Everleaf Forest – which in its botany includes, among others, Madagascar vanilla and Haitian vetiver – rum, lemon juice, tomato juice, salt, pepper and Worcester sauce.

7 San Domenico Palace: Sergio Fiorentino in the Ancient Cloister

Also referred to as the “Resort Museum“, the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, a Four Seasons hotel, boasts an artistic heritage of over 500 classic and contemporary works.

Today, a unique piece by the artist Sergio Fiorentino is added to these. The work takes the name of Frammento Greco, installed in the suggestive Ancient Cloister. Sergio Fiorentino is a well-known Sicilian artist, acclaimed throughout the world for his recognizable style, linked to classical and religious icons.

The inaugurated work adds to the other works already exhibited in the hotel. That is, Portrait of a Saint which illuminates the Bar area of the Bar & Cloister and a Portrait of a Saint which embellishes the San Domenico Suite.

However, to exhibit the majestic work Frammento Greco (consisting of 4 parts), Sergio Fiorentino chose the Chiostro Antico, the oldest part of the hotel, dating back to the end of the 14th century.

8 Annya Sand at the Hotel Savoy in Florence

The elegant setting of the Hotel Savoy in Florence by Rocco Forte Hotels hosts Annya Sand’s creations until May 20th.

A third generation artist, Annya Sand carries on the legacy of her father and grandfather. Her works have graced the walls of international museums, art fairs, prestigious private collections and government institutions.

For example, the Houses of Parliament in London and the United Nations headquarters in New York for the “Colours of the Planet in Andorra” project, supported by UNESCO.

In collaboration with the Hotel Savoy in Florence, the visionary artist brings her extraordinary new exhibition to life by creating a concept together with the hotel team, transforming it into a narrative plot that transcends traditional artistic boundaries.

With the title: “Abstract Perspectives: Annya Sand’s Tribute To Women“, the exhibition promises art enthusiasts an immersive journey into the mystical realms of female creativity.