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The Leading Hotels of the World
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Richly illustrated and expertly edited, this exquisite volume, the second in The Leading Hotels of the World multi-volume series, celebrates legendary hospitality and extraordinary cultural heritage. Culture features a curated selection of more than 80 hotels from LHW's 400-plus-member collection across 80 countries. From subtle architectural...
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Explore singular destinations with The Leading Hotels of the World in this celebration of exceptional hospitality, extraordinary cultural heritage, and unforgettable travel locales
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Description
Richly illustrated and expertly edited, this exquisite volume, the second in The Leading Hotels of the World multi-volume series, celebrates legendary hospitality and extraordinary cultural heritage.
Culture features a curated selection of more than 80 hotels from LHW's 400-plus-member collection across 80 countries. From subtle architectural interventions at a 200-plus-year-old estate in Portugal's Alentejo countryside to an intricately layered Venetian palazzo that embodies Italian craftsmanship, discover how local flair, age-old rituals, and international art serve exceptional hospitality.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781580936842
Publisher: Monacelli Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 June 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Monacelli Press
Illustration: 400 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Foreword by Pico Iyer
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 288.0mm
Weight: 2200g
Pages: 304
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Spencer Bailey is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Slowdown, co-host of the Time Sensitive podcast, and former editor-in-chief of Surface magazine. He is the author of In Memory Of: Designing Contemporary Memorials (Phaidon, 2020).
Pico Iyer is an acclaimed travel writer and author who has published sixteen books, often dealing with crossing cultures. He has been a contributor for more than thirty-five years to The New York Times, The Financial Times, Harper s Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, and more.Also by Spencer Bailey
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Embark on a stunning visual journey through The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of the world's most exclusive independent luxury hotels, which consistently dominates prestigious awards, securing top honours in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards and Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Richly illustrated, exquisitely arranged, and expertly edited, this lavish volume celebrates legendary hospitality and extraordinary...HardbackSold Out
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