What makes a hotel 'top of the world?' The answers might include exquisite linens, museum-quality furniture, stunning surroundings, and of course, impeccable standards and exacting attention to detail. This collection of the world's very best lodgings profiles the ultimate in accommodations across the globe. Much more than just the usual hotel picture books, this title introduces many striking and unusual new establishments of recent vintage. From trendy city business hotels to innovative elegant boutique hotels and fashionable luxury resorts, the modern and sleek lodgings within will appeal to all who wish to keep up with the latest in hospitality chic. With designs that intrigue and amuse, these accommodations highlight the absolute best in groundbreaking architecture and design. Stunning photographs showcase bold use of materials, innovative artworks, hip furnishings as well as creative colour combinations. Each hotel is a true microcosm of the cutting edge aesthetic. As a new edition of the 'bible' for design, planning and development in the hospitality industry, this oversized book will serve as a guide for architects, planners and developers involved in hotel projects.