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

"In Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the Grand Bohemian Charlotte offers a lively escape inspired by the Viennese secession art movement and a fusion of Argentinian and European cultures. Around every corner, you’ll find original artwork by international talents. Step into the lobby and marvel at the gleaming porcelain floor, meticulously paired with a sleek stainless steel front desk. Admire the gold-leaf barrel vault ceiling and mural by artist Sarah Pelfrey, featuring crystal swallows symbolizing luck and prosperity. Also, find pieces by Buenos Aires artist Andrea Carreras, including a modern depiction of the story of Lady Godiva on her horse, located to the left of the front desk, and the signature bohemian horse statue by Jiang Tiefeng. Find more Argentinian influences at Mico Restaurant, where colorful murals, gold-leaf columns, and custom chandeliers, all inspired by Argentina’s landscapes, fill the space. Andrea Carreras’ paintings also grace the walls. The artistic atmosphere continues within the rooftop bar, Búho, which offers an imaginative selection of cocktails and South American-inspired tapas that are perfect for sharing. The theme continues in the guest rooms—as you exit the elevator, notice the work by Max Pedreira hanging on the corridor walls. Follow the tango dancer’s fan on the custom carpet to your room, where leather headboards pay homage to the country’s heritage. The iron gates from Buenos Aires’s Paz Palace inspire the room’s drapes, while Pablo Santibanez Servat’s portraits are on the nightstands."