If you think hotels are just a place to sleep, you’re missing out on one of the biggest shifts in the world of luxury travel. Across Asia, hospitality brands are transforming their properties into living, breathing works of art—where every corridor tells a story, every lobby hosts a masterpiece, and guests aren’t just visitors—they’re part of the creative experience.

In celebration of World Art Day on April 15, we spotlight some of the region’s most unique art-centric hotels. From bold installations to curated galleries and immersive exhibitions, these properties prove that art doesn’t belong behind velvet ropes—it belongs in your everyday life.

1. The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit – Where the City’s Creativity Never Sleeps
Newly opened in late 2024, The StandardX is more than a minimalist design statement—it’s a full dive into Bangkok’s thriving contemporary art scene. Located near Silpakorn University and the Chao Phraya River, the hotel houses the 10 10 Art Space, a 24-hour gallery showcasing Thai artists through exhibitions, workshops, and an artist-in-residence program.

World Art Day Highlight: “Timeless Thai”, a celebration of Thai heritage through modern visual art. Plus, Songkran festivities and riverside pop-ups throughout April.
 
2. Mondrian Hong Kong – Art That Matches the Skyline
Mondrian brings high-concept art to Hong Kong’s heart with panoramic views and design-driven interiors. Inside, visitors find a blend of stylish hospitality and cultural experimentation, from suites by Karin Krautgartner to pop-up installations at The Corner Shop.

World Art Day Highlight: “Once Lost, Now Found”, a two-venue exhibition by local artists Liao Jiaming and Aaron Lam Kwok Yam. Featuring multi-sensory installations, this show bridges the gap between street culture and sky-high sophistication.
 
3. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort – Nature, Design, and Artistic Vision Collide
Crafted by world-renowned designer Bill Bensley, this sprawling Vietnamese resort is a living gallery of surreal landscapes, ancient motifs, and architectural storytelling. Each level—Heaven, Sky, Earth, Sea—offers its own design narrative.

World Art Day Highlight: The BENSLEY Outsider Gallery, where Bensley’s personal artwork is on display, with all proceeds supporting wildlife charities in Southeast Asia.
 
4. Hotel Naru Seoul Ambassador – Art That Echoes the Han River
This MGallery property in central Seoul is a haven of calm and visual inspiration, where Korean minimalist architecture meets sweeping river views. The hotel’s interior flows like a gallery, seamlessly integrating pieces by prominent Korean artists.

World Art Day Highlight: The “Naru Moment” art tour, offering guests a guided journey through contemporary Korean works, ending with a signature cocktail experience at Bar Voisin.
 
5. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa – A Fictional Campus Turned Artistic Utopia
Another masterpiece by Bill Bensley, this fantastical resort reimagines a 19th-century university with academic-themed rooms, elaborate storytelling, and whimsical artwork throughout. It’s immersive, imaginative, and entirely unforgettable.

World Art Day Highlight: A curated art tour through “Lamarck University,” where East meets West in a visual narrative filled with symbolism, satire, and Bensley’s signature flair.
 
6. Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra – Where Street Art Meets Colonial Grace
Set in a colonial-style building in Cambodia’s capital, this property pays homage to French culture while promoting local creativity. The in-house Gallery space regularly features bold works from Cambodian and international artists.

World Art Day Highlight: “Rust ‘n Streets”, an exhibition by Théo Vallier—one of Cambodia’s street art pioneers—fusing Khmer mythology with modern urban aesthetics in a powerful cultural statement.
 
Ready to Rethink the Way You Travel?
As art increasingly becomes a part of the luxury experience, these hotels are leading a new wave of hospitality where creativity is not an add-on—it’s the main attraction. Whether you’re an avid collector, a curious traveler, or someone craving inspiration, these destinations offer more than a stay—they offer a story, a canvas, a memory.

This World Art Day, maybe it’s time to stop visiting museums and start checking in to one.