5 Hotels Home To Museum-Worthy Artifacts
Hotels are no strangers to housing some incredible pieces of artwork. Some, such as 21c Hotels and the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda, have works by famous artists lining the walls. But, other properties are looking to stand out in both the art and hospitality by decorating with something even more unique: museum-quality artifacts.
Hotels are no strangers to housing some incredible pieces of artwork. Some, such as 21c Hotels and the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda, have works by famous artists lining the walls. But, other properties are looking to stand out in both the art and hospitality by decorating with something even more unique: museum-quality artifacts.
Establishments across the world are on the hunt to source rare antiquities to display instead of the typical painting or sculpture. From showcasing ancient Peruvian ceramics and vintage cars to 17th century frescoes, these hotels offer history as an amenity.
JW Marriott El Convento in Cusco, Peru
The whole property is a restored 16th-century convent, so there's bound to be a few artifacts hanging around. In fact, there are so many, a full thousand square feet is devoted to displaying them. Here you'll find pieces of foundation and to ceramic shards dating back to 800 AD.