most anticipated luxury hotel in Denver, artopened in June, cementing its place in Denver a thriving arts and culture district. The 165-room ART Hotel is a one-of-a-kind hotel experience focused on delivery Denver most of the premier accommodations are paired with world-class art collections, which are woven through the whole guest experience. The restaurant, FIRE, imitates art through cooking using local ingredients. A member of the celebrated Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection, the hotel is part of a refined and complicated global network of coveted locations, vibrant city centers and destination landscapes.
Experiential, intimate and refined, ART is a modern architectural gem full of unique, multi-sensory installations. Dear internal curator Diane Vanderliphas amassed a collection of more than 40 works of modernized art highlighting the “who”, including Claus Oldenberg, Tracey Emin, John Baldessari, Ed Rucha, Leo VillarrealAnd Sol LeWitt. Many of the original artworks commissioned particularly for ART have been carefully curated to maximise the guest experience.
“ART reflects Denver a new role as the Western epicenter for visionary thinking synergistically coupled with distinctive and highly effective actions,” said the general manager David Bodette.
Upon arrival, ART’s multi-sensory experience begins with a large-scale lighting installation by Leo Villarrealgreeting guests from a walk downtown. Villareal, the acclaimed artist behind the San Francisco Bay Bridge’s “Bay Lights,” created a special installation made of 22,000 LED light bulbs that drew the eye from Broadway to the hotel’s Portico Gallery for an unforgettable arrival experience.
“With carefully selected work, we have literally put together a collection of the highest caliber of art at any hotel in the US,” explains the Curator Diane Vanderlip. “Over a two-year period we selected pieces and commissioned pieces that would intrigue guests while responding to the hotel’s surroundings, which happen to be some of the best architecture in the area. Colorado.”
FIRE, the hotel’s main restaurant, lounge and patio add heat to growth Denver food scene. Hosted by Chef Chris Jakubiec, FIRE Terrace & Lounge embodies the American arts and crafts of charming yet genuine hospitality in a modern contemporary setting. Executive Chef Jakubiec brings his innovative innovation to FIRE with a new dining menu that experiments with the best ingredients from the best suppliers in the region,
With 133 kings, 12 doubles and 20 suites, ART has room options for each type of traveller. Each guestroom floor is inspired by an individual artist, whose original artwork is stylized in each room and suite.
For more information about ART Hotel, please visit www.thearthotel.com or call 303.572.8000.
