10 Florida Hotels That Are Works of Art

These Florida hotels elevate hospitality with impressive artworks, including murals, galleries and one-of-a-kind installations that transform public spaces into cultural experiences.

Arlo Wynwood

Set in Miami’s vibrant Arts District, Arlo Wynwood features striking exterior murals and more than 250 artworks throughout its interiors. A third-floor gallery hosts a rotating collection, offering fresh perspectives on contemporary art with every visit.

Hotel Continental

Originally opened in 1948 and recently renovated, this Miami Beach property displays works by notable artists including Danny O’Conner, Pedro Sena and T.S. Harris, blending historic charm with contemporary creativity.

Hotel Effie Sandestin

On Florida’s Emerald Coast, Hotel Effie highlights mixed-media works by Brendan Parker, an artist-in-residence whose installations add a personal and local touch to the guest experience.

Perry Hotel Naples

Perry Hotel Naples features several dramatic tiger murals positioned throughout the property, including eye-catching pieces displayed near the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant.

SkyBeach Resort

In St. Petersburg, SkyBeach Resort mixes playful and sculptural art: kinetic sculptures on the front lawn, a textured plaster-finish mural in the lobby, and an outdoor-restaurant chandelier crafted from a repurposed ship wheel.

The Betsy Hotel

The Betsy stands out in Miami Beach’s Culture Crawl for its permanent art galleries located in communal hotel spaces. These collections make the hotel a cultural destination as well as a place to stay.

The Elser Hotel

Located in downtown Miami, The Elser showcases custom works by local artists across its lobby, interior walls, elevators and outdoor amenity areas, including installations near the hot tub and sauna.

The Gates Hotel South Beach

The Gates houses One Love Digital Art Gallery, a contemporary digital-art installation with a welcoming gallery at the entrance and an immersive exhibition space on the second floor.

The Goodtime Hotel

A South Beach retreat, The Goodtime Hotel displays pieces by emerging international artists throughout its lobby, restaurant, corridors, guestrooms, elevator banks and library, with curation by the Tappan Collective.

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort

In Key West, The Marker enhances its exterior with colorful sculptures and custom totem poles, adding whimsical and bold outdoor art to the island’s scenic harbor setting.