Culture
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Culture
Culture
Explore singular destinations with The Leading Hotels of the World in this celebration of exceptional hospitality, extraordinary cultural heritage, and unforgettable travel locales
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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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.Also by Spencer Bailey
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