Great — here are top art-forward hotels across the United States, chosen for on‑site collections, artist residencies/exhibitions, public programs, or strong curator-led identities. Short note + why they stand out and city for each (sources below).

1. 21c Museum Hotels — multiple U.S. cities (Louisville, Cincinnati, Bentonville, Durham, Chicago, etc.)

   • A hybrid contemporary art museum and boutique hotel with rotating exhibitions, site-specific commissions, free 24/7 gallery spaces and museum programming. Ideal if you want hotel + serious contemporary art under one roof. (en.wikipedia.org)

2. Faena (Miami Beach) — Miami, FL (and Faena New York opened with strong art/design focus)

   • Lavish, theatrical properties created with an explicit art-and-culture program (large-scale installations, bold interiors, cultural programming). The Miami original is a major art‑and‑design destination; Faena New York continues that approach. (ft.com)

3. Saint Kate — The Arts Hotel — Milwaukee, WI

   • Built as an “arts hotel” with gallery spaces, a black‑box theater, rotating exhibitions and a curated permanent collection — a true multi-disciplinary arts destination. (stirworld.com)

4. The Betsy — South Beach — Miami, FL

   • Boutique beachfront hotel known for an active visual‑arts program, a Writers Room/residencies, live music and rotating exhibitions curated by the owners. Strong focus on literature and photography as well as gallery shows. (miaminewtimes.com)

5. La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa — Santa Fe, NM

   • Longstanding “Art Hotel of New Mexico” with on‑site gallery, artist‑in‑residence programs and curated regional collections — great base for Santa Fe’s galleries and museums. (laposadadesantafe.com)

6. Hotel des Arts — San Francisco, CA

   • Small, artist‑driven boutique hotel where many rooms are individually painted or installed by local artists — a hands‑on, intimate creative vibe. (en.wikipedia.org)

7. Ace Hotel (select locations, e.g., New York, Portland, Palm Springs)

   • Known for partnering with local artists and cultural groups, hosting pop‑up installations, music and performance programming, and featuring locally curated room art and public spaces. (See individual property programs for specifics.) (cntraveler.com)

8. The Standard, High Line — New York, NY

   • Design- and art-conscious hotel with public events, performance programming and rotating installations; sits in an active Chelsea/Meatpacking art neighborhood. (Good for people wanting hotel + gallery hopping.) (ft.com)

9. Hotel St. George / other independent art hotels (examples: small boutique properties)

   • Many cities have independent “art hotels” — e.g., properties that host artist residencies, rotating shows or gallery space. If you have a specific city in mind I can list local art hotels there (Santa Fe, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin and San Francisco all have multiple). (cntraveler.com)

How to pick the best one for you

• If you want museum‑level exhibitions and free gallery access: pick a 21c Museum Hotel location. (en.wikipedia.org)
• If you want theatrical, highly designed/luxury art environments: Faena properties. (ft.com)
• If you want local/regional art, artist residencies and performance programming: Saint Kate (Milwaukee), La Posada (Santa Fe) or The Betsy (Miami). (stirworld.com)

Would you like a shorter list tailored to a specific city or travel dates? I can also check current exhibitions/programming at any of these properties for your trip.