DENVER
Denver's most anticipated luxury hotel opening, the ART, recently opened its doors to the public, cementing its place in Denver's flourishing arts and cultural district.
The 165-room ART Hotel is a one-of-a-kind hotel experience focused on delivering Denver's most premier accommodations paired with a world-class art collection, which is woven through the entire guest experience. The restaurant, FIRE, imitates art through cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.
The experiential ART is bursting with unique, multi-sensory installations. In-house curator, the esteemed Dianne Vanderlip, has assembled a collection of more than 40 pieces that boast the "who's who" of modern art, including Claus Oldenberg, Tracey Emin, John Baldessari, Ed Rucha, Leo Villareal, and Sol LeWitt.
Many pieces of original artwork commissioned specifically for the ART have been carefully curated to maximize the guest experience from the moment of arrival. Each guestroom floor will be inspired by an individual artist, whose original artwork will be on each floor stylistically translated throughout each room and suite.
A Treat for the Senses
Upon arrival, the ART's multi-sensory experience begins with a large-scale light installation by Leo Villareal greeting guests from the streets of downtown. Villareal, the well-known artist behind the San Francisco Bay Bridge's "Bay Lights," is creating a custom installation made of 22,000 LED light bulbs that will draw the eye from Broadway into the hotel's Portico Gallery for a memorable arrival experience.
From the Portico Gallery, guests take an elevator ride adorned with avant-garde video art by Lars Kremer to the fourth floor. The doors open to the awe-inspiring Welcome Gallery that will greet guests with large-scale masterpieces by notable artists like Ed Ruscha, Deborah Butterfield and Nancy Rubins.
The dramatic space, lined with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors that open up to the cityscape, speaks to guests just as a captivating piece of art would; with the perfect blend of sophisticated visual stimulation and intriguing emotional appeal.
Food Meets Culture
In the heart of Denver's thriving cultural scene, the ART is rooted in the epicenter of Denver's museum district, located just steps from the Colorado History Center and Denver Art Museum. The surrounding area is a diverse, historical community that's ideal for both day and night exploration, with close proximity to LoDo and Denver's quaint Santa Fe Art Gallery District and the tony shops of Cherry Creek North.
Close to the Denver Performing Arts Center, Opera and Larimer Square, the hotel is a hub for activity in the cultural district, the ART boasts a close proximity to over 100 restaurants, bars and clubs, making it an ideal pre- or post- stop for a night on the town.
FIRE, the hotel's premier restaurant, lounge and terrace will be adding some heat to the growing Denver food scene. Helmed by Chef Chris Jakubiec, FIRE Terrace & Lounge embodies the American art and craft of playful yet sincere hospitality in a modern contemporary setting that draws on the energy of the city below. With a notable art collection, featuring works by Joel Otterson, Allan Houser, Seam Lauders, and Larry Bell, the restaurant aims to exude creativity through innovative cuisine, libations and design.
Room Details and Meeting Space
With 133 kings, 12 doubles and 20 suites, the ART has multiple room options for every type of traveler. Each room has been curated with artwork from each floor's designated artist. The modern room decor with luxury touches and amenities complements the artwork, playing off the artist's color-scheme and tone.
The property offers more than 4,000 square feet of stylish meeting space.
