San Francisco’s Hotel Des Arts

December 17, 2010 12 Comments by Regina

I find a lot of inspiration on Facebook. Artists share links I come to love and post pics of projects I want to applaud and share. Recently, I found both by Carmen Benoit — a unique project and a cool link, which led to today’s post. (Thank you, Carmen — you rocketh!)

Hotel Des Arts is a boutique hotel in San Francisco which called upon local artistic talent to transform the rooms. Each chosen artist was given free reign in their designated rooms — they could paint murals, add installations and some even incorporated the furniture!

Artist: Apex

Artist: Kelly Tunstall

Artist: Jet Martinez

Artist: Casey O'Connell

Artist: Sam Flores

You know what I think is incredibly cool? On the hotel’s site, they give a listing of each artist and the room they created. Potential guests and clients have the opportunity to not only see the images but also to learn about each artist and visit their website (when available). Don’t you just love that?

P.S. I have to include this plumpy bird…plus I love the shading and color harmony…

Mural Element in the Courtyard ~ Artist: Chor Boogie

11 Comments

Theresa Cheek
517 days ago

I love Jet Martinez!
Dana Tucker
517 days ago

I love this! I’m sharing on facebook.
Tamra/The Gilded Barn
517 days ago

What a brilliant idea! Beautiful work.
Anna Markel
517 days ago

Stayed there in June with the bf. We were in the Shepard Fairy suite. Definitely an unique experience to be surround by full wall murals. As a hotel it works too – perfect location, clean, and the mattresses were the best.
Sheri Hoeger
517 days ago

That’s awesome!
Jennifer Carrasco
516 days ago

I’m with Theresa…Jet Martinez is fabulous…sort of like Lanvin. The others are wonderful but so vigorous and bold that the rooms might overwhelm the guests.
Ellen sweet Moss
516 days ago

Wonderful!
Barbara Rocha
516 days ago

So what would you do Regina? Mural? Finishes? Lacquer? Peoples wanna know?! Merry Christmas!
Barb
Karena
515 days ago

Wonderful examples.Adore the Jet Martinez Room! What you are doing is so important!

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Karena
Art by Karena
washington dc hotels
477 days ago

Your blog is so informative ? ..I just bookmarked you….keep up the good work!!!!
san francisco hotel
469 days ago

Fabulous article. Thank you so much!

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