Hotel Phoenix Debuts Guided Art Tour Experience

Intimate tour led by curator Matthew Whitaker showcases works by local and national artists.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:30pm

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An extremely blurred, out-of-focus photograph depicting soft, warm-toned lifestyle scenes related to art, hospitality, and community, with indistinct silhouettes of people and architectural details.Hotel Phoenix's new Guided Art Tour Experience offers guests an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the hotel's thoughtfully curated collection of local and national artwork.Phoenix Today

Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta is launching a new Guided Art Tour Experience on Saturday, April 18. The intimate, eight-person tour will be led by curator Matthew Whitaker and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the hotel's curated art collection, including standout pieces by artists Vyvyan Hughes and Cosmo Whyte. The tour will guide guests through key spaces in the hotel before concluding with a seasonal lunch at the Zephyr restaurant's private Parlor Dining Room, along with art-inspired takeaway gifts.

Why it matters

The new art tour experience at Hotel Phoenix provides guests and locals an opportunity to engage with the hotel's thoughtfully curated collection of works by both local and national artists. It highlights the growing trend of hotels using art to create unique experiences and foster a deeper connection with their community.

The details

The Guided Art Tour Experience at Hotel Phoenix will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. The intimate tour, limited to eight people, will be led by curator Matthew Whitaker and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the hotel's collection of over 20 artworks. Highlights include pieces by local artist Vyvyan Hughes and national artist Cosmo Whyte. After the tour, guests will enjoy a seasonal lunch at the Zephyr restaurant's private Parlor Dining Room, prepared by Executive Chef Carelys Vazquez, along with art-inspired takeaway gifts.

  • The Guided Art Tour Experience will debut on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

The players

Hotel Phoenix

A hotel in Atlanta that is launching a new Guided Art Tour Experience showcasing its curated art collection.

Matthew Whitaker

The curator who will lead the Guided Art Tour Experience at Hotel Phoenix.

Vyvyan Hughes

A local artist whose work is featured in the art collection at Hotel Phoenix.

Cosmo Whyte

A national artist whose work is featured in the art collection at Hotel Phoenix.

Carelys Vazquez

The executive chef at Zephyr, the restaurant at Hotel Phoenix where guests will enjoy a seasonal lunch after the art tour.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to offer this unique opportunity for guests and locals to engage with the thoughtfully curated art collection at Hotel Phoenix. It's a chance to go behind the scenes and learn the stories and cultural influences behind the works.”

— Matthew Whitaker, Curator

What’s next

Hotel Phoenix plans to continue offering the Guided Art Tour Experience on a regular basis, with future tours potentially featuring different artists and seasonal menus at Zephyr.

The takeaway

The new art tour at Hotel Phoenix demonstrates how hotels are increasingly using their art collections to create immersive experiences that connect guests with the local community and culture. By offering an intimate, guided tour led by an expert curator, the hotel is providing a unique way for visitors to engage with and appreciate the works of both local and national artists.