Music isn’t just something we stream—it’s something we seek out. Travelers are seeking out live music in any form they can find. Europe Catch Taylor Swift on the cheap, crisscrossing the country to see Dead & Co. on their (latest) farewell tour, or mapping out itineraries around festivalsThe perfect late-night show, a crate-digging session, or a crate-digging session. Although gig-tripping is a relatively new trend, fans have done it for decades.
Hotels are taking note. Hotels are making music programming more deliberate. They invest in intimate listening rooms, analog performance spaces, and in-house vinyl collections. Some suites are themed after musical eras and named after operatic characters. curate playlists You can pair your tasting menus with wines.
I can understand the appeal. My first job was working at an independent rock magazine after graduating college. My husband is a former music journalist and DJ. Together, we have amassed thousands of vinyl records. We produced a toddler We’ve planned entire vacations to expose him to different instruments and genres. IndiaDancehall in Saudi Arabia and qanun is dancehall. Jamaica). What follows are 10 hotels where music isn’t just background noise—it’s the whole reason to book.
Top picks
The best way to shred in your suite is with a borrowed Fender. Hotel Ziggy
Best for grunge pilgrims and indie rock fans: Hotel Crocodile
Best for classical connoisseurs: Schloss Elmau
