The Design Hotels Book

Download or read book The Design Hotels Book written by Design Hotels and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A special 25th year anniversary edition of The Design Hotels™ Book presents an in-depth look at 25 boutique properties around the world that are changing the way we think about hospitality. For a quarter century, Design Hotels™ has been at the forefront of a movement in hospitality, curating a global collection of independent, design-driven hotels that function as social hubs and platforms for extraordinary experiences. In celebration of this benchmark, Design Hotels™ sent some of the world’s leading editorial and lifestyle photographers around the world to capture the unique character of 25 hotels at the vanguard of their hand-selected collection. Each hotel tells a story, rich with emotion and steeped in the history, culture, and nature of its local environment. The new, special edition of the brand’s wildly popular annual brings these stories to life through evocative photo essays and reportage. This edition of The Design Hotels™ Book is a distillation of a quarter century of pioneering design and original experiences, as well as a must-have for a worldwide community of travelers, likeminded in their pursuit of singular aesthetic environments, genuine local culture, and transformative, boundary-pushing travel experiences that defy conventional notions of luxury.

Download or read book The Design Hotels Book written by Kimberly Bradley and published by Gestalten Verlag. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2009 edition of The Design Hotels Book presents a comprehensive overview of the most attractive Design Hotels worldwide and provides insight into trends and developments in the fields of design and hospitality.

Download or read book Design Hotels Yearbook 08 written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and published by Gestalten Verlag. This book was released on 2008-01 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Design Hotels?????? Yearbook 2008 is an exclusive collection of the most attractive international design hotels. The comprehensive and elegant hardcover presents a wide range of properties from around the world that are setting standards in the high-end hotel sector. The 668-page yearbook contains detailed information about the architecture, design and location of 162 Design Hotels?????? as well as the distinctive practical features that make each of them so special. In addition to these extensive hotel profiles, the book includes informative essays about the conception and design of innovative architecture. These essays are complemented by profiles of renowned designers and architects, giving readers valuable insight into the future of hotel design. The Design Hotels?????? Yearbook 2008 is not only an essential reference for architects and interior designers, but is also an inspiring source of new and attractive destinations for unconventional, style-conscious travellers.

Download or read book Hotel Design, Planning and Development written by Richard H. Penner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hotel Design, Planning and Development presents the most significant hotels developed internationally in the last ten years so that you can be well-informed of recent trends. The book outlines essential planning and design considerations based on the latest data, supported by technical information and illustrations, including original plans, so you can really study what works. The authors provide analysis and theory to support each of the major trends they present, highlighting how the designer’s work fits into the industry's development as a whole. Extensive case studies demonstrate how a successful new concept is developed. Hotel Design, Planning and Development gives you a thorough overview of this important and fast-growing sector of the hospitality industry.

Download or read book Iconic Design Hotels written by Carles Broto and published by Gingko Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before has it been more important for hotel operators and designers to understand the concept of what makes for a comfortable stay. Hotels of today have to cater to ever-increasing numbers of travel-savvy customers that emanate from all corners of the globe. These are customers with a wide range of demands and expectations, particularly in relation to the level of comfort they seek. Iconic Design Hotels is packed with innovative designs that are guaranteed to redefine the concept of what a hotel should be. Concepts range from the Plush and lush to minimalist and they are presented in a way that illuminates the design perspective as well as the criteria used for gauging the comfort of customers. Thorough documentation is provided in the form of floor plans, the architects' personal sketches and notes, and gorgeous, full-color photographs.

Download or read book The Hotel Book written by Christiane Reiter and published by Taschen. This book was released on 2004 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than a travel or holiday guide, the book is first and foremost a paradisiacal photo album. It features opulent photographs of places that seem too perfect to be real. Pricing and contact information is provided for each hotel.

Download or read book Paris written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a stroll through the real Paris with this beautifully photographd and gorgeously packaged book. Organized by arrondissement, Paris takes readers through the city's most charming streets, revealing best-kept secrets and little gems at every turn: ateliers overflowing with notions, cafés with their neat rows of macarons, markets abundant with fresh flowers, shaded parks, and creative hotspots. Packed with vibrant color photographs that capture the spirit of Paris and packaged as a hefty flexi-bound paperback with a ribbon page marker, the book is a beautiful object in its own right. The accessible writing invites readers to dip in and out and provides history and context for each spot on the journey. Visually rich and totally inspiring, Paris is a treasure for lovers of art, style, design, food, and, of course, Paris!