Overview

Ultraluxe. A byword for comfort, where the ambience is comprised of carefully crafted interiors, unrivalled amenities and superlative service; in which the most discreet of staff attend to their guest's every wish - in locations ranging from the international hot spots of Paris and New York to far flung villages in Cambodia, to exclusive island paradises and private villas in the Gulf offering the ultimate in spa treatments. From safaris to snorkelling to rural retreats, here is a selection of only the very best from around the globe. Lavishly illustrated and written by an expert in the field, this is a book for the seasoned traveller in search of the latest destinations, for the adventurous looking for ideas for their next journey, for the design savvy who want cutting-edge accommodation in the world's most prestigious cities, for interior designers and hoteliers looking for fresh inspiration, and for those who simply want to dream.

Full Product Details

Author:   Veronica Newson
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 23.90cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 26.30cm
Weight:   1.466kg
ISBN:  

9780470759011

ISBN 10:   0470759011
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   21 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Chapter 1: Out of this World. Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, USA. Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons Hotel, New York, USA. Musha Cay at Copperfield Bay, Bahamas. Le Meurice, Paris, France. Presidential Suite, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan, Italy. Singita Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania. Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Banyan Tree Al Areen, Bahrain. Mnemba Island Lodge, Mnemba Island, Zanzibar. Banyan Tree Madivaru, Maldives. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India. Chapter 2: Heavens Above. The Royalton, New York, USA. The Seta, Miami, USA. The Hazelton Hotel, Toronto, Canada. Haymarket Hotel, London, Great Britain. Marques de Riscal, Elciego, Spain. Town House Galleria, Milan, Italy. Mandarin Oriental, Prague, Czech Republic. New York Palace, Budapest, Hungary. Barvikha Hotel & Spa, Moscow, Russia. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan. Chapter 3: Shining Stars. Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco, USA. Dylan, Dublin, Ireland. Andaz, London, Great Britain. Hotel Particulier, Paris, France. DO & CO Hotel, Vienna, Austria. The Gray, Milan, Italy. Sixty Hotel, Riccione, Italy. Lanchid 19, Budapest, Hungary. The Park, New Delhi, India. Hotel de la Paix, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Hotel Cote Cour SL, Beijing, China. Chapter 4: Green Planet Luxury Eco-resort. Tiamo, South Andros Island, Bahamas. Blancaneaux Lodge, Belize. Inkaterra La Casona, Cusco, Peru. Posada de Mike Rapu, Easter Island, Chile. The Fort, Onguma Game Reserve, Namibia. Phinda, Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Baghvan, Luxury Wildlife Lodge, Pench National Park, India. Huvafen Fushi, Maldives. Red Capital Ranch, Beijing, China. Chapter 5: Stellar Resorts. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Arizona, USA. Capella Castlemartyr, County Cork, Ireland. Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa, Ischia, Italy. Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Desert Palm, Dubai United Arab Emirates. Taj Tashi, Thimphu, Bhutan. The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam. The Fortress, Galle, Sri Lanka. Banyan Tree Sanya, Hainan Island, China. Fuchun Resort, Hangzhou, China. Otaru Ryotei Kuramure, Hokkaido, Japan. Qualia, Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia. Bamurru Plains, Northern Territory, Australia. Eagles Nest, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Chapter 6: The Future is Now The Future is Now. Serrenia, Red Sea, Egypt. Songjiang, Waterworld, Shanghai, China. Apeiron, The Gulf. Massaud Manned Cloud. Virgin Galactic and Space Port. Capsule Hotel. Listings. Hotels and Architects. Acknowledgements and Photo credits.

Reviews

...a sumptuously illustrated study of luxury resorts (The Guardian, November 15th 2008) ...good geographical spread of venues...plenty of photographs to accompany the eclectic selection of hotels... escapist relief from wintery Britain. (Telegraph.co.uk, November 28th 2008) Just what we need in times of recession - a book full of escapism...pictorially it's gorgeous (Metro, December 5th 2008) ...a lavish book...poring over the photographs and imagining hot holidays by petal-strewn pools...provides escapist relief (Sunday Telegraph, January 18th 2009) ...beautifully presented tome...this is a veritable treasure trove of fantasy-land international travel destinations. (Junior, March 2009)

...a sumptuously illustrated study of luxury resorts (The Guardian, November 15th 2008) ...good geographical spread of venues...plenty of photographs to accompany the eclectic selection of hotels... escapist relief from wintery Britain. (Telegraph.co.uk, November 28th 2008) Just what we need in times of recession - a book full of escapism...pictorially it's gorgeous (Metro, December 5th 2008) ...a lavish book...poring over the photographs and imagining hot holidays by petal-strewn pools...provides escapist relief (Sunday Telegraph, January 18th 2009) ...beautifully presented tome...this is a veritable treasure trove of fantasy-land international travel destinations. (Junior, March 2009)

""...a sumptuously illustrated study of luxury resorts"" (The Guardian, November 15th 2008) ""...good geographical spread of venues...plenty of photographs to accompany the eclectic selection of hotels... escapist relief from wintery Britain."" (Telegraph.co.uk, November 28th 2008) ""Just what we need in times of recession - a book full of escapism...pictorially it's gorgeous"" (Metro, December 5th 2008) ""...a lavish book...poring over the photographs and imagining hot holidays by petal-strewn pools...provides escapist relief"" (Sunday Telegraph, January 18th 2009) ""...beautifully presented tome...this is a veritable treasure trove of fantasy-land international travel destinations."" (Junior, March 2009)

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Turn the pages and embark on a journey: experience hospitality at it is rarely encountered, enter a world where the guest's comfort is paramount, in which concierge and staff - even a private butler - cater to their every whim, whether in a private villa or suite, on an exclusive island or in the African Bush. Stay in any of these specially selected locations and be assured of seamless service, beautifully designed interiors, gourmet dining and the attention to detail that is the preserve of those who are only content with the best - ultraluxe.

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