4 Kessler Collection Hotels with Art in the Southern U.S. - AFAR

"In downtown Greenville, South Carolina, you’ll find the famous Reedy River and mesmerizing waterfalls flowing through Falls Park. Perched above these iconic falls is the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville. Designed to complement Falls Park and the Liberty Bridge, the lodge features warm woods, natural stone accents, and guest rooms furnished in luxurious greens, mirroring the area’s natural beauty. The property showcases quintessential American craftsman architecture, featuring a low-pitched gabled roof, wide overhanging eaves, and handcrafted stone and woodwork. It combines familiar comforts and attentive service with artful interiors and modern conveniences. Look at the lodge’s extensive assortment of Western and Native American art sourced from Richard Kessler’s personal collection. This assemblage encapsulates the enduring legacy, ancestral presence, and multiple artistic traditions of the many Indigenous tribes throughout North America including jewelry, baskets, blankets, and bronze sculpture. Delve into the Tanner Bay Collection, featuring historical artifacts discovered in Georgia and dating back to 8,000 B.C.E. Also, discover the art of the natural world, including geodes and incredible crystal formations from Brazil and Uruguay, displayed in the porch area and Greenspace Courtyard. A slab of petrified wood, a fossil formed when the wood is buried in water or volcanic ash, is tastefully showcased in the lobby. Notice the Wind Spirit sculpture by Jerry McKellar at the entrance, symbolizing the legend of the Four Winds, and a captivating canyon landscape painting by artist Robert Harper in the main lobby."