​ There's the chance for art lovers to embrace their artistic interests while staying in some of the best hotels in some of the world's most cultural cities.

The Arch London

UK

The Arch London is one of the Capital's most renowned hotels for art lovers.

Within its Georgian architecture are specially selected artworks including a moving art installation and the walls are hung with works by British talents, such as a black and white 'Alphatecture' series of prints which span the length of the gallery-inspired hall leading from the lobby.

The Georgia Fiennes painting of "Spud III", a French bulldog, in the reception lounge reflects the dog friendly ethos of the five-star hotel.

Specially commissioned art includes Vincent Poole's collage "New Shoes" in the entrance to the hotel, which is a visual homage to Marylebone and the area surrounding the hotel.

Abstract paintings in Le Salon de Champagne by London based Parisian artist Eleonore Pironneau perfectly represent the movement of the bubbles in a glass of champagne.

The guestrooms feature hand-painted bespoke wallpaper and eye-catching artworks by British talents.

The Arch London is a short distance from Regent's Park.

www.thearchlondon.com

Hotel Arts Barcelona

Spain

The five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona has 44 stories of blue glass and exposed steel making the striking structure a landmark on the Barceloneta boardwalk.

The hotel displays a collection of Spanish contemporary art.

www.hotelartsbarcelona.com

Hotel Imperial, Prague

Czech Republic

Hotel Imperial is a luxury boutique hotel which combines Art Deco architecture and Art Noveau interiors.

The hotel's lobby features colourful tiled walls, a mosaic ceiling and décor inspired by Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures.

Dating back to 1913, Hotel Imperial is in the UNESCO-protected historic Prague city centre. The grand marble staircase leads guests to the bedrooms with Cubist-style furniture and original artwork.

www.hotel-imperial.cz

The Dolder Grand, Zurich

Switzerland

Since the Dolder Grand opened in 2008, the five-star hotel has showcased many works of art.

The hotel is located above Zurich in a castle building and is home to Andy Warhol's 'Big Retrospective Painting', which spans eleven metres above reception.

The resort provides an art iPad to guide them through the art on display throughout the hotel, which features 124 works of art by 90 artists which include Henry Moore, Damien Hirst and Salvador Dalí.

The five-star hotel has partnered with Galerie Gmurzynska in Zurich and is now exhibiting some its works of art.

www.thedoldergrand.com

The Palace Hotel, Tokyo

Japan

The five-star Palace Hotel in Tokyo showcases over 1,000 individual pieces of art, which have been specially commissioned or chosen for the hotel.

The hotel offers art packages including the Transcendent Tokyo, providing guests with a chance to discover Tokyo's world-class architecture and art scene with a bespoke private guided tour.

The excursion is tailored to suit the individual guest's interests whether that is a visit to Tokyo's best museums or galleries or even to source a rare piece of art.

www.palacehoteltokyo.com

Hotel B, Lima

Peru

Arts-boutique Hotel B houses a unique art collection featuring graphic, photographs and oil paintings.

It is surrounded by neighbouring galleries being located in the heart a fashionable seaside town of Barranco, which is home to some of Peru's most well known artists, musicians, photographers and designers.

The historic manor house where Hotel B resides was built in 1914 by French architect Claude Sahut. This palatial setting is a good basefor those seeking authentic Peruvian culture, geography, nature and art.

It is linked with the local Lucia de la Puente Gallery so private viewings and entry to special events can be arranged.

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