{"product_id":"culture-the-leading-hotels-of-the-world-9781580936842","title":"Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore singular destinations with The Leading Hotels of the World in this celebration of exceptional hospitality, extraordinary cultural heritage, and unforgettable travel locales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbark 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 positions in \u003ci\u003eTravel + Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e's World's Best Awards and \u003ci\u003eCondé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e's Readers' Choice Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated and expertly edited, this exquisite volume - the second in The Leading Hotels of the World multi-volume series - celebrates legendary hospitality through lasting traditions and impeccable artistry. \u003ci\u003eCulture \u003c\/i\u003efeatures 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 touches, age-old rituals, and international art serve exceptional hospitality. Also included are six in-depth feature stories capturing the essence of Capella Ubud, Bali; De L'Europe Amsterdam; Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy; Royal Mansour Marrakech; São Lourenço do Barrocal in Monsaraz, Portugal; and Violino d'Oro in Venice, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited and produced by Spencer Bailey and the New York-based editorial studio of The Slowdown, the book features a foreword by acclaimed travel writer and author Pico Iyer and contributions from leading art, culture, and travel writers and journalists such as Maura Egan, Laura Itzkowitz, Lee Marshall, Christina Ohly Evans, Sarah Miller, Cynthia Rosenfeld, Jad Salfiti, and John Wogan. Interviews with and expert travel tips from dozens of notable cultural figures - Sarah Arison, Andy Baraghani, Solange Azagury-Partridge, Tom Dixon, Casey Fremont, Stephen Fry, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, Deborah Needleman, and Marlies Verhoeven among them - are also found in its pages, as well as original images by acclaimed photographers including Mark Borthwick and Stefan Giftthaler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful addition to this quintessential travel series, \u003ci\u003eCulture \u003c\/i\u003eis presented in a deep Moroccan-blue silken case with an eye-catching pattern inspired by Moorish-style screens. Silver foil details, painted edges, and complementary ribbons add to the book's extraordinary package, which truly embodies the elevated, highly refined level of luxury of LHW.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd\u003c\/b\u003e., founded in 1928, is the premier collection of over 400 independent luxury hotels in more than 80 countries. From alpine chalets to safari camps, LHW curates unique properties for curious seekers and luxury enthusiasts, uniting them in a passion for distinctive travel experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpencer Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Slowdown, co-host of the Time Sensitive podcast, and former editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eSurface\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eIn Memory Of: Designing Contemporary Memorials\u003c\/i\u003e (Phaidon, 2020) and \u003ci\u003eDesign: The Leading Hotels of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (Monacelli, 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePico Iyer\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Financial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Harper's Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Monacelli Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51415219470610,"sku":"9781580936842","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d7d26123-4855-4cd3-b9b5-a4da747260f0.jpg?v=1751130982","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/culture-the-leading-hotels-of-the-world-9781580936842","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}