Hotel or a museum? This South Carolina hotel will leave you pleasantly confused!
Times of IndiaTIMESOFINDIA.COM/TRAVEL TRENDS, SOUTH CAROLINA/ Created : Mar 2, 2021, 20:00 IST
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If you thought you had booked a boutique hotel in the most historic corner of the city, but landed at something looking like a museum boasting warehouses dating back to 1780 and the 1800s, you have reached the place we are hinting … Read more
If you thought you had booked a boutique hotel in the most historic corner of the city, but landed at something looking like a museum boasting warehouses dating back to 1780 and the 1800s, you have reached the place we are hinting at! Set in the beautiful French Quarter of Charleston, South Carolina, The Vendue hotel will leave you confused, but in a very charming way. It happens to be the only hotel in Charleston, dedicated to arts. Read less
The boutique property features around 300 pieces of original art. All these artworks are collected and handpicked by its full-time curators from across the globe. Guests can also witness the works by the hotel's famous artist-in-residence, Fred Jamar.
Talking to a leading travel magazine, Jamar said, "Originally from Southern Belgium, I decided to move to Charleston in 1997 because to me it feels the most European of American cities and it provides unlimited inspiration.”
Explaining his work he said, "Lately, my work has been dominated by Charleston cityscapes, capturing the overall feeling of the city with its historic architecture. Using the working studio at The Vendue allows me to create art that is inspired by the city from a place that is historically Charleston.”
He said that he has found a home in Charleston and being the artist in residence at the hotel offered him the opportunity to meet and interact with visitors who share equal interest in painting.
Guests can opt for daily art tours offered at the property, and even the outsiders can join in. Because the hotel says, "It's not just a hotel with art, but an art gallery where you can stay the night."
The hotel comprises 84 rooms and all are completely different and unique. The artwork inside the hotel keeps switching up and moving around to match the environment. Not only this, guests can also purchase the paintings they love here. Sounds exciting, right?
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