The Top Hotels for Music Lovers

The music industry's annual blow-out celebration, the Grammy's, will take place this Sunday in Los Angeles, bringing out some of the planet's biggest and brightest performers.

While not all of us will be lucky enough to score an invite to the music awards extravaganza, the good news is that there are plenty of hotels around the country that cater to melophiles. From inviting up and coming artists to perform on-site to hosting famous music legends as guests, here's a look at the hotels that should be on your radar if music is your jam.

The multimillion-dollar reimagined Sanctuary Cap Cana is just a walk on the Caribbean shoreline away from the renowned Electric Paradise festival. Those staying at the adults-only resort in the Dominican Republic will be able to stroll to the event, which last year saw the likes of Cardi B, Foster the People, Disclosure, J Balvin, Ozuna and Wiz Khalifa. After a weekend of dance and soundwaves, guests can tone back down at the resort with soothing treatments at the revamped Sanctuary Spa and views from their Castle Island Suites.

The much-anticipated Aloft Miami Aventura, located just minutes from the city's Hard Rock Stadium, provides the perfect harmony for music lovers who happen to be visiting South Florida. Featuring loft-inspired rooms with edgy urban décor (queue rock and roll beads), the property also offers "Live at Aloft" weekly events at the W XYZ Bar showcasing local talent and up and coming artists.

One year after The Beatles broke up, John Lennon visited Syracuse, New York where he celebrated his birthday at the former Hotel Syracuse (reopened in 2017 as the Marriott Syracuse Downtown), with wife Yoko Ono and friends Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton. Originally opened in 1924 as the "Waldorf of the Finger Lakes," the recent renovation of the Marriott Syracuse Downtown restored the landmark's historic components with modern amenities including a new and rustic Eleven Waters farm-to-table bistro, barber shop, lobby bar, and a steakhouse on the penthouse floor

Finger Lakes visitors who stay at the former temple and theatre Hotel Skyler will be just a five-minute drive from the award-winning premier live music venue at The Westcott Theater. Originally constructed in 1919 as a movie theatre, the venue hosts a vast array of artists from the Avett Brothers to Grace Potter. Guests can hit up the latest avant-garde act in between rests in the artisanal charm of Hotel Skyler, which still incorporates remnants of its past as a theater.

Located in the charming town of Seneca Falls in the Finger Lakes, The Gould Hotel is a boutique property that has proven itself to be a social epicenter boasting revitalized architecture, contemporary cuisine and weekly live music from local artists. Among the regulars at these sessions are popular acts such as Frankie Wheeler and the Ende Brothers.

Melody Maker Cancun pairs the lifestyle and excitement of a beachfront hotel, world-class entertainment and fine dining with the amenities of a luxury resort, creating an unparalleled "Vegas-meets-Cancun" experience. Ideal for devoted music lovers, the all-inclusive resort features the premier Delirio Day Club, music-driven hotel programming, and a top-tier concert schedule with exclusive acts like Tiesto, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Mana and more.

Recognized as Jamaica's premier music festival, the Montego Bay-based Reggae Sumfest takes place every July and features the country's top reggae and dance hall artists, as well as Red Stripe beer and traditional Jamaican jerk dishes. Ideal for groups making the trek to enjoy the magical music festival, concertgoers can continue the party at the nearby adults-only all-inclusive Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall. Featuring its own famed jerk hut Barefoot JerkZ and nightly entertainment and dancing, the party never has to stop.

Located just one block from one of New York City's most iconic concert venues, Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Ballroom, travelers and locals alike can sip on pre-show drinks at the centrally located urban oasis Crowne Plaza HY36 before rocking out to world-famous artists or busting a gut to renowned comedians.

Renowned for its nightly live music, the retro-inspired boutique Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Hawaii invites local and global indie artists to perform poolside at the hotel's famed "Wish You Were Here" pool. Through a collaboration with these musicians, the performances are often recorded for the Surfjack's forthcoming limited-edition vinyl, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Hawaiian music and arts-driven charity Mana Maoli Foundation.

Created by Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar's sophisticated open-air rum and cigar lounge T2 honors the pop star with two specialty cocktails named in his honor. Paying tribute to his 2006 smash hit, Sexy Back, the drink features sweet and spicy flavors that allow guests to savor the patron and berry combination. Yet another drink, Justified, created in homage to Timberlake's successful debut album - introduces a slightly bitter profile with apricot liqueur and grapefruit juice.

Recognized as "The Birthplace of Country Music" by the United States Congress in 1998, the eclectic mountain city of Bristol is a primary stop on Virginia's famed music trail, The Crooked Road. The community is also home to the first and only boutique hotel in the region, The Bristol Hotel. The property is located within walking distance of famed live music venues and country music monuments showcasing the journeys of legends like the Carter Family, Jimmy Rodgers and Ernie Ford.

The hotel makes it easy for music-loving guests to fully immerse in the city's historic music scene including offering banjo lessons led by local musicians, tours of the Smithsonian Birthplace of Country Music Museum (located adjacent to the hotel) and a weekly music showcase of local performers at the on-site rooftop bar, Lumac.

A popular escape for some of the music industry's most popular voices (including Rihanna, Bono, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé and Jay-Z), Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo goes to great lengths to inspire guests through music - their staff even boasts a Sound Designer - the French composer Béatrice Ardisson, who develops original soundtracks to fit the distinctive moods of each of the hotel's spaces

Located in the heart of the Big Easy, the Windsor Court Hotel is an award-winning haven for those seeking luxury, southern hospitality, and an undeniable musical flare. Known as "The Songbird of New Orleans," jazz singer Robin Barnes headlines every Friday and Saturday night providing locals and hotel guests with live jazz while dining at The Grill Room or while sipping on a classic cocktail in the Polo Club Lounge. Fun fact: Windsor Court also had its fair share of notable musicians stay as guests including Billy Joel, Justin Timberlake, Sir Roger Waters, and Sir Paul McCartney.

New York Hilton Midtown's storied musical past dates back to 1971 when John Lennon famously penned the lyrics to "Imagine" on the hotel's stationery during his stay. Other notable music-related highlights related to this property include it being home to The Beatles for their first American television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and famed rockers Mick Jagger and Keith Richards staying in the penthouse during the Rolling Stones' North American tour.

In the heart of downtown West Palm Beach's thriving cultural scene, Hilton West Palm Beach offers music lovers a harmonious stay with weekly live music from local artists including R&B melodies by Mr. Trombone every Friday night at the property's signature restaurant, Galley, and poolside tunes by DJ Adam Lipson during the lively Saturday brunch.

Those in search for a blast from the past can visit the historic Sunset Lounge, an abandoned jazz club located just down the street, which brought music-lovers together in the 1940s and 1950s to appreciate crooners like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.