Hotels connect travelers to local art

Enhance your creative spirits with a visit to hotels where art takes center stage. Here are a few to consider:

• The Art Hotel, Denver: Reflecting the cultural vibe that emanates throughout the Mile High City, this boutique hotel offers art lovers a wealth of artistic opportunities.

Upon arrival, guests are treated to Leo Villareal’s undulating and never-repeating art installation created from 22,000 LED lights in the Portico Gallery. Works of art can be found in onsite galleries, in public spaces, on every floor and in each guest room.

Embark on a selfguided tour of the hotel collection with the aid of complimentary art brochures or sign up for free guided tours offered every Saturday. Located within the city’s art district, the hotel is steps away from the Denver Art Museum and other art venues.

Information: www. thearthotel.com, www. denver.org

• The Summit Hotel, Cincinnati: Billed as a cutting-edge newcomer in this southern Ohio city, the Summit was designed to spark creativity and discovery among families who visit. With a nine-story atrium, a library, and an art gallery curated with local and international work, the 239-room hotel shines a spotlight on the local art scene.

Commissioned contemporary pieces adorn public areas from meeting rooms to dining spaces. Colorful and contemporary guest rooms feature floor to ceiling windows and scienceinspired wallpaper offering an artistic take on DNA, a nod to the hotel’s Medpace neighbor.

From this spot within the Queen City, you’ll want to visit the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Pendleton Art Center and perhaps the zoo or aquarium. Information: www.thesummithotel. com, www.cincinnati usa.com

• XV Beacon, Boston: Located one block north of the Boston Common, the hotel’s outstanding art collection, featuring antiques and modern art in a 1903 Beau Arts building, makes it a hidden gem on the local arts and culture scene.

Important pieces in the collection include an ancient Roman mosaic, canvases by foremost portrait artist Gilbert Stuart and works by contemporary abstract painter Maggi Brown. Ask about hotel packages that include VIP tickets to the Museum of Fine Arts.

Information: www. xvbeacon.com