As hotels now take on the task of representing a property owner's personal taste and meeting the aesthetic expectations of guests, some have become worthy equals of museums in both the quality and quantity of artwork on display.
Starwood's W Hotels pride themselves on being the coolest kids on the block. To say that W Guangzhou opened with a splash would be an understatement. It was more like a luxury fashion label debut rather than just a hotel opening for business.
The Jinjiang Hotel seems to improve with age, basking in its Art Deco design and the prestige that comes from striding the apex of Shanghai's life for eight decades.