Ellerman House’s art collection features nearly 1,000 works
Hotels have long housed art collections, and now many are opening their own gallery spaces alongside art-focused programmes to offer guests unique cultural experiences. In his latest column for LUX, Abercrombie & Kent’s Founder Geoffrey Kent handpicks his favourite art hotels across the globe
Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa
Art lovers will delight in staying at this landmark hotel on Cape Town?s coast. Within the elegant Edwardian mansion of Ellerman House, close to 1,000 works of art reflect the changes in South Africa?s social and geographical landscape since the 1930s. Artists in the collection include John Meyer, Erik Laubscher, Jan Volschenk, Cathcart William Methven, and Pieter Wenning to name but a few. Guests can take a self-guided art tour with an electronic tablet providing insight into each piece. If you prefer, the in-house guide is on hand to take you around the extensive collection and beyond – guests can request guided excursions to the city?s local galleries, enjoying behind-the-scenes access and unmatched insight. ellerman.co.za
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The bathroom of the Royal Suite at The Silo, Cape Town
The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa
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