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The Royal Academy of Arts is just around the corner from the Chesterfield Mayfair – so there’s nowhere better to stay if you want to visit one of their inspiring and challenging exhibitions.

Founded in 1768 by George III, the Royal Academy is an independent, privately funded institution, led by eminent artists and architects, whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate.

Special Exhibitions include:

• David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture (21 January 2012 - 9 April 2012) Featuring vivid paintings inspired by the East Yorkshire landscape, these large-scale works have been created especially for the galleries at the Royal Academy of Arts. 'David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture' will span a 50 year period to demonstrate Hockney’s long exploration and fascination with the depiction of landscape. The exhibition will include a display of his iPad drawings and a series of new films produced using 18 cameras, which will be displayed on multiple screens and which will provide a spellbinding visual journey through the eyes of David Hockney.

Other Exhibitions include:

• Driven to Draw: Twentieth-century Drawings and Sketchbooks from the Royal Academy's Collection (Until 12th February 2012)
• Contemporary prints from Royal Academy Editions (Until 8th March 2012)
• Nicholas Hawksmoor: Architect of the Imagination (4th February - 17th June 2012)
• LithORRgraphy: Chris Orr and the Art of Chemical Printing (23rd February - 20th May 2012)
• Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed (10th March - 10th June 2012)

We’ve put together a special package for those that want to make the most of these forthcoming events, including:

• One night's accommodation in a beautifully appointed room
• Full English breakfast daily
• Two guaranteed, fast track tickets to the special exhibition of your choice

Package price is from £194.00 per night (excl. VAT) based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room. This package is subject to availability. If your chosen package is not available, our booking engine will return our best available rate. Terms and conditions apply.

Image: David Hockney | Winter Timber, 2009 | Oil on fifteen canvases | 274.3 x 609.6 cm overall | Private collection | © David Hockney