Overview
Explore iconic destinations with The Leading Hotels of the World in this celebration of exceptional hospitality through architecture and design
Embark on a stunning visual journey through The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of the worldās most exclusive independent luxury hotels, which consistently dominates prestigious awards, securing top honors in Travel + Leisureās Worldās Best Awards and CondĆ© Nast Travelerās Readersā Choice Awards.Ā
Richly illustrated, exquisitely arranged, and expertly edited, this lavish volume celebrates legendary hospitality and extraordinary design, featuring a carefully curated selection of 77 hotels from LHWās 400-plus-member collection across 80 countries. From Bill Bensleyās ikat-inspired rooms in Jakarta, to Jacques Garciaās indulgent interiors in Paris, to Axel Vervoordtās Zen penthouse in New York City, discover how great aesthetics serve exceptional luxury hospitality. This volume ā the first in a multi-volume series ā includes five in-depth feature stories capturing LHWās essence: Ambiente A Landscape Hotel in Sedona, Arizona; Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp; La RĆ©serve in Paris; The Okura in Tokyo; and Portrait Hotel in Milan.Ā
Edited and produced by Spencer Bailey and the New Yorkābased editorial studio of The Slowdown, the book comprises a foreword by the Pulitzer Prizeāwinning architecture critic Paul Goldberger and contributions from leading design and travel writers such as Maria Cristina Didero, Mark Ellwood, Christina Ohly Evans, Cynthia Rosenfeld, Warren Singh Bartlett, and Janelle Zara. Two feature-length interviews āĀ Eleven Madison Park chef Daniel Humm in conversation with fashion designer Gabriela Hearst in New York City, and architect Michael Rojkind with fashion designer Carla FernĆ”ndez in Mexico City ā are also found in its pages, as well as expert travel tips from dozens of notables, including AndrĆ© Fu, Stephanie Goto, Samuel Ross, and Kulapat Yantrasast.
This book title, Design (The Leading Hotels of the World), ISBN: 9781580936552, by Spencer Bailey, Paul Goldberger, published by The Monacelli Press (December 3, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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