Five Must-See Hotel Murals for Art Lovers

Five Must-See Hotel Murals for Art Lovers



Heralded
masters and contemporary artists alike have considered
hotels as their unconventional canvases. Engaging with new,
international audiences these hotel murals add life, colour and
creativity to the hallways of some of our favourite hideaways.

Check Out the World’s Best Hotel Murals


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Colombe D’Or

Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

World War One drove many French artists south, where they took
up residence along the Cote d’Azur. When peacetime came, some
stayed, and among them were Fernand Léger, Georges Braque and Henri
Matisse. Now labelled 20th-century masters, they then offered their
works in exchange for bed and board at Colombe D’Or. The result: a
museum’s worth of art. Aside from the Calder mobile that overhangs
the pool and César Baldaccini’s oversized thumb sculpture which
greets you on entry, you’ll spot the Fernand Léger mosaic with ease
as you sit down to lunch. The 1952 mosaic peers through a frame of
dense ivy for al fresco diners to enjoy.

Address

Place du Général de Gaulle
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
06570


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The Drake Hotel

Toronto, Canada

A creative incubator as much as it is a hotel, The Drake aims to
connect the public with artists working in all media from across
town. Overlooking a bustling stretch of West Queen West, the Drake
Sky Yard is a sun-soaked rooftop where guests can feast on locally
sourced fare and a slew of finely crafted cocktails. The
Marfa-inspired terrace (think Southwest meets Queen West) features
a mural by Toronto artist Louise Reimer. Her work is inspired by
the colours and visual history of Marfa, Texas: “a Wild West of
headstrong women and an everlasting golden hour.”

Address

1150 Queen Street
West
Toronto
Ontario
M6J 1J3
Canada


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Les Roches Rouges

Saint-Raphael, France

With sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea and a photogenic
stoned-lined pool by the surf, boutique hotel Les Roches Rouges
serves up effortlessly cool vibes at every turn. Enhancing the said
vibe – for this season only – are the works of artists Rosie
McGuinness, Caroline Popham and Cecilia Carlstedt. “Painting Les
Roches Red”, their eye-catching murals are located in the outdoor
Michelin-starred restaurant, La Terrasse, and on the wall of one of
the downstairs relaxation areas. Reverence is paid to Matisse,
whose influence is clearly felt.

Address

90 Boulevard de la 36e
Division du Texas
83530
Saint-Raphaël


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Petit Ermitage

Los Angeles, US

Tucked down a leafy avenue just a stone’s throw from the Sunset
Strip, this homely West Hollywood hotel presents over 150 artworks
from its owner’s private collection. Among them are pieces from
illustrious artists as Dalí, Miró, de Kooning and Rauschenberg.
Beyond framed works, the hotel’s hand-painted walls offer another
creative outlet. At The Butterfly Bar you’ll note a winged mural;
on the staircase, a circus-themed mural by Marcus Suarez; and in
certain guest bathrooms or on bedroom ceilings, scrawlings by local
artists appear and disappear at whim.

Address

8822 Cynthia Street
90069


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The Carlyle

New York, US

Walk into Bemelmans Bar at the storied Carlyle Hotel and you’ll
immediately notice the painterly mural by Ludwig Bemelmans that
adorns its walls. Bemelmans, author of the Madeline book series,
received a year and a half free accommodation at the hotel for his
commission. While a hotel resident, he attended numerous dinner
performances by the likes of Judy Collins and Woody Allen (playing
jazz clarinet) at his eponymously named drinking den.

Address

35 East 76th Street
New York
NY 10021
US

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