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LHW LAUNCHES "WEEK OF DESIGN"
From November 17 to 23, 2024, The Leading Hotels of the World will present a global celebration of artistry, craftsmanship, and the intersection of design and hospitality with the launch of their first-ever coffee-table guidebook, Design: The Leading Hotels of the World. |
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Over 45 member hotels worldwide will host bespoke activations, exclusive guest experiences, and creative content that explores the profound role design plays in shaping extraordinary journeys.
This exceptional Week of Design brings together some of the world’s most iconic and stylish luxury hotels to honor a shared commitment to the art of hospitality. Design: The Leading Hotels of the World is a visual journey into the design philosophies and stories that define these remarkable properties, available for purchase from November 17.
To accompany the book’s release, original social media content will spotlight the talented minds behind some of the world’s most celebrated hotels.
Highlights include an intimate interview with designer Alex Kravetz, whose work is featured at The Landmark London; a look at Michael S. Smith’s design narrative for Jacques Bar at The Lowell, New York; and a conversation with the acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, whose work at Capella Ubud in Bali is nothing short of visionary.
As part of the Week of Design, guests are invited to immerse themselves in curated exhibitions and experiences that celebrate the creative spirit. At The Hutton Hotel in Nashville, acclaimed photographer and music producer Aaron Fishbein will host a cocktail event, playing music that is inspired by the album art that decorates the hotel’s vibrant interiors. Meanwhile, in New York, The Knickerbocker will feature Robert Malmberg’s “Beautiful Beast” exhibition, a collection of fine art prints that pay homage to the city’s timeless charm.
In Portugal, São Lourenço do Barrocal will offer architect-led tours, inviting guests to discover the deep connections between local craftsmanship, repurposed heirlooms, and the creation of a sustainable, authentic farm experience. At Singular Patagonia, architect Pedro Kovacic will lead guests through a design-focused exploration of this remote yet sophisticated property, highlighting its seamless integration into the rugged natural landscape.
For those seeking a more immersive design experience, Villa Cora in Florence will offer guests the rare opportunity to learn the centuries-old craft of silk-making in one of the city’s most storied ateliers. At Paradisus Los Cabos, renowned photographer Ricardo Pisano and the hotel’s sensory architect will lead an exclusive photographic tour, uncovering the hidden design gems and secret spots of this breathtaking desert oasis.
As part of this celebration, Leaders Club members can take advantage of an exclusive offer: double points on bookings made from November 18 to 25, 2024, at any of the 70+ design-forward hotels featured in the new book. Members will enjoy these enhanced rewards when booking stays within three months of the promotion period.
The Leading Hotels of the World’s Week of Design is a unique opportunity to engage with the design stories behind some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, bringing together art, architecture, and the very essence of exceptional hospitality.
About DESIGN: The Leading Hotels of the World
Published November 2024
Explore iconic destinations with The Leading Hotels of the World in this celebration of exceptional hospitality through architecture and design Embark 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 honors in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards and Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Richly illustrated, exquisitely arranged, and expertly edited, this lavish volume celebrates legendary hospitality and extraordinary design, featuring a carefully curated selection of over 70 hotels from LHW’s 400-plus-member collection across 80 countries. From Norman Foster’s sinuous courtyard structure in Singapore, to Jacques Garcia’s indulgent interiors in Paris, to Axel Vervoordt’s Zen penthouse in New York City, discover how great aesthetics serve exceptional luxury hospitality. This volume – the first in a multi-volume series – includes five in-depth feature stories capturing LHW’s essence: Ambiente A Landscape Hotel in Sedona, Arizona; Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp; La Réserve in Paris; The Okura in Tokyo; and Portrait Hotel in Milan.
Edited and produced by Spencer Bailey and the New York–based editorial studio of The Slowdown, the book comprises a foreword by the Pulitzer Prize–winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger and contributions from leading design and travel writers such as Maria Cristina Didero, Mark Ellwood, Christina Ohly Evans, Cynthia Rosenfeld, Warren Singh Bartlett, and Janelle Zara. Two feature-length interviews – Eleven Madison Park chef Daniel Humm in conversation with fashion designer Gabriela Hearst in New York City, and architect Michael Rojkind with fashion designer Carla Fernández in Mexico City – are also found in its pages, as well as expert travel tips from dozens of notables, including André Fu, Stephanie Goto, Samuel Ross, and Kulapat Yantrasast.
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About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)
Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose expertise, commitment to excellence, and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. And it is these authentic, individualized experiences combined with the warm hospitality and high-touch service they provide that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again. LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond – explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments.
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