Do you crank up the radio when you’re driving? Sing in the shower? Or maybe whistle a tune while cooking dinner? If so, chances are you prefer life with a soundtrack — and the places you travel should match that rhythm. From jazz to opera, country to rock, these music-inspired hotels embrace sound and soul at every turn.
(As always, check local travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip.)
A Melodic Welcome in Tokyo 🎹
With a name inspired by the word “mesmerize,” this Tokyo waterfront hotel engages all five senses — beginning with music. Each guest room features a digital piano that plays the hotel’s signature melody. You can let it serenade you, stream your own tunes via Bluetooth, or even play a few notes yourself.
In the lounge, accomplished musicians perform beside a gleaming grand piano as guests gaze out at the twinkling Tokyo Skytree.
The Elizabeth Hotel, Colorado 🎶
Colorado has long been a magnet for touring musicians, and the lively college town of Fort Collins is one of its cultural hubs. At The Elizabeth Hotel, guest rooms are stocked with Crosley record players and vinyl albums ranging from Fleetwood Mac to AC/DC.
Musicians — amateur and pro alike — will love the hotel’s jam spaces, which include guitars, keyboards, a tenor ukulele, a top-tension banjo, and a Collings mandolin. With a full vinyl library to explore, you may never want to leave your room.
Fenway Hotel, Florida 🎷
Opened in 1924, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin has always been a lively music hub — it even hosted Pinellas County’s first radio station. In its Jazz Age heyday, guests flocked here for big-band music under swaying palms.
Today, the hotel pays homage to its Prohibition roots with Room 27, a speakeasy where guests enjoy jazz, vintage cocktails, and 1920s memorabilia. If you can’t snag one of the 12 coveted seats inside, head to the rooftop bar for sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico.
Hotel Blackhawk, Iowa 🎺
Davenport was once called the “wickedest city in America” thanks to its speakeasies, brothels, and live Dixieland jazz. Opened in 1915, Hotel Blackhawk has hosted countless musicians — and continues to honor its legacy through Bix Beiderbecke, a jazz great born in Davenport.
Raise a glass of the hotel’s signature Bix’s Black-Tie Bourbon while overlooking the Mississippi River, once a highway for America’s most influential music.
Hotel Carmichael, Indiana 🎤
Located in Carmel, Hotel Carmichael embraces the city’s connection to the Great American Songbook Foundation. Each day at 4 p.m., the hotel hosts a Champagne toast in the Adagio Lounge, celebrating a legendary artist like Sinatra, Holiday, or Garland. A self-playing Steinway Grand Piano fills the room with timeless melodies.
The Oaklander, Pittsburgh 🎸
Built on the former site of the Syria Mosque — a legendary concert venue — The Oaklander honors Pittsburgh’s music history with open mic nights, local talks, and even its own Rock ’n’ Oak Recording Studio. Guests can book a session, record original tracks, and leave with a vinyl pressing of their performance.
The Otis Hotel, Austin 🎧
Live music flows through the streets of Austin, and The Otis Hotel keeps the beat going. Every guest room includes a custom record player, while the lobby’s vinyl library lets guests borrow albums with guidance from “Vinyl Ambassadors.”
For an even deeper dive into Austin’s soundscape, curated playlists feature local musicians — creating the perfect soundtrack for your stay.
Grand Universe Lucca, Italy 🎼
Set in Puccini’s hometown, Grand Universe Lucca has welcomed artists and composers since 1857. Puccini himself once found inspiration here, while jazz legend Chet Baker often stayed in Room 15.
Music is woven throughout the property — from rooms named after musical notations (Piccolo, Allegro) to the Symphony Lounge, home to a grand piano and the hotel’s signature cocktail: the Puccini.
Final Note 🎵
Whether it’s a vinyl record spinning in Colorado, a speakeasy jazz bar in Florida, or a piano lounge in Italy, these hotels prove that travel and music are the ultimate duet. Wherever you go, you’ll find that the best stays come with a soundtrack.
