Books: Design Hotels Book: Edition 2009
The Design Hotels Book: Edition 2009 is the most comprehensive encyclopedia to date featuring the most attractive international design hotels the world over. The book presents 170 luxurious, original and distinctive properties that are setting new standards in high-end hospitality.
This rich compendium contains portraits of each member hotel through stunning photographs of its architecture and interior design in addition to detailed information about its distinguished concept. The book also features extensive profiles of visionary individuals – designers and hoteliers who are the driving creative forces behind the hotels.
The Design Hotels Book is not only an inspiring reference for architects and designers, but is also an indispensable directory of impressive hotels and destinations for those who like to travel in style.
Design Hotels Book: Edition 2009, Edited by Design Hotels, 488 pages, full colour, hardcover. View the clip: Gestalten
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December 5th, 2009 at 8:27 am
i m a student of hotel management so i liked to hotels related books……..