Art takes several forms at Hotel Arts Barcelona, from views of Frank Gehry’s golden El Peix sculpture beside the gardens to handcrafted headboards by Lorena Canals in the renovated rooms. The steel-and-glass tower stands on the Mediterranean waterfront near Port Olímpic, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the sea or city skyline. Rooms start at approximately 485 square feet, giving their curved furnishings, geometric lines, and Mediterranean colors room to register. Landscaped gardens and two outdoor pools extend the hotel toward the water, while Enoteca Paco Pérez gives dinner a distinct sense of place: its two-Michelin-starred cooking draws on ingredients from the Mediterranean, gardens, and mountains.
I.M. Pei’s 52-story tower gives Four Seasons Hotel New York its architectural presence: honey-colored French limestone outside, lofty ceilings and geometric details within. On East 57th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, the hotel puts Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping within easy reach, while its interiors reward a closer look. At The Garden, tables sit among African acacia trees above the grand Art Deco lobby; TY Bar carries that design language into a space with a fireplace and cocktails drawn from different eras of New York history. Upstairs, junior suites start at 500 square feet, and handcrafted furnishings, wood paneling, hand-knotted rugs, and original artwork give the accommodations a residential character.
