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.

Details

ISBN13: 9781580936842
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
Edition:
Publication Date: 24 Jun 2025
Publisher: Monacelli Press
Publication City, Country: New York, United States
Dimensions (cm): 28.8(H)x25(L)2200
Weight (gm): 2200

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

‘[A] feast for the eyes’ – Library Journal