The Hotel Murano is a class act.

The sense of class is especially clear when it comes to the hotel's commitment to exhibiting world-class glass art.

Named after Murano, Italy, the birthplace of glass art, the hotel houses a collection of glass art that is nationally recognized.

Centrally located in downtown Tacoma, the hotel is just blocks from the best restaurants, shopping and sightseeing.

With free wireless high-speed Internet, a 24-hour fitness and business centers, spiritual menu and many other unique amenities, the Hotel Murano provides first class service to its guests.

In addition to the proffered services, the staff at the Hotel Murano cordially invites its visitors to enjoy a unique, visual tour of their Glass Art Treasures.

Guests begin their journey in the Hotel Murano's lobby where they will experience the beauty and luster of glass that has been integrated into everything from the front desk to the door pulls.

Guests are well advised to look up and take in the breathtaking Venetian chandelier of blown glass and the three glass Viking boats that depict the myths of the Norse gods.

As guests soon learn, each of the 21-guest floors feature a single artist's original work set in a spectacular, uniquely designed "art wall."

Many of the works of art were specifically crated for the hotel.  Take the time to explore the corridors and view photographs of the artists at work.  In their rooms, guests will discover sketches of the artists' inspirations and ideas.

"I've truly enjoyed my stay here," commented Sally Hansen, a visitor from Atlanta, Ga. 

"I think one of the things I truly admired is the collection of glasswork the hotel has brought together.  It is a huge plus."