Inner city art/boutique: Cullen and Olsen hotels, South Yarra. These two hotels, located a few blocks apart, are members of the Art Series Hotel Group collection. The Cullen is “a trendy, modern design hotel that showcases hundreds of different works by the artist Adam Cullen … filled with bold and colourful paintings and sculptures. Every nook and cranny has something to catch the eye, whether it's quirky furniture or dramatic artwork.” At the Olsen, “artwork is seen throughout the hallways and suites from acclaimed landscape artist Dr. John Olsen … grand portraits in bright colours are a constant and gorgeous part of the experience …” - Oyster
Artistic modernity: QT Melbourne. “Throughout the public spaces and 188 rooms at QT Melbourne there’s a sense of artistic discovery, from the lustrous copper entry to the lifts offering cheeky chat-up lines and the naughty wallpaper decorating corners of Pascale Bar & Grill. It’s the sort of bolthole one could happily nose around for days.” - Wallpaper
Graphic luxe: Ovolo Laneways, City. “Rocking an enviable location in the city centre, Ovolo Laneways is a modern design den, with sleekly spacious rooms and bespoke art inspired by local laneway culture. Easy living is the mantra here, with everything you need for a sorted stay thrown in, from free WiFi to breakfast-to-go, minibar treats and Apple TV.” - Mr & Mrs Smith