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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... Read More
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Culture

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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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

About the Author

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.

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