Asia's legendary hotels celebrated
Author William Warren rediscovers the architectural splendours of Asia's luxurious hotels
Published on January 11, 2008
The Periplus Publishing Group recently launched
“Asia’s Legendary Hotels” at the Thompson Bar, Bangkok. The event was
well attended by over 100 guests including ambassadors, key local
journalists, designers, architects and leading local hoteliers. The
event was graced by the American ambassador, His Excellency Ralph
Boyce, and author William Warren.
"Asia’s Legendary Hotels" features some of Asia’s
most historically sigificant hotels, renowned for their rich histories
and supbern levels of service and luxury. From Taj Mahal in India, to
Raffles Hotel in Singapore to the Railway Hotel in Hua Hin, these grand
dames capture the romance of travel of days gone by, when the journey
itself was as much of an adventure as the destination.
Their unique architecture and luxurious interiors
are captured in over 370 stunning full-colour photographs and rare
archival images showcase their rich histories.
"Asia’s Legendary Hotels" is available in Asia Books, Bookazine, Kinokuniya Books, B2S and all other good bookstores.
-- The Nation