Villa Cora. Florence, Italy - image courtesy Leading Hotels of the World Ltd.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality

Our new book Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World features 80 hotels that impress and excel.

Richly illustrated, exquisitely arranged, and expertly edited, our lavish new book Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World features a curated look at 80 hotels around the world that will delight lovers of travel, architecture, design, art, and culture.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality. Lesante Cape Resort & Villas. Zakynthos, Greece - image courtesy Leading Hotels of the World Ltd.

From subtle architectural interventions at a 200-plus-year-old estate in Portugal’s Alentejo countryside, to an intricately layered Venetian palazzo that embodies Italian craftsmanship, you’ll discover how local touches, age-old rituals, and international artworks all go to create an atmosphere of exceptional hospitality. Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World celebrates legendary hospitality through lasting traditions and impeccable artistry.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality. The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort. Doha, Qatar - image courtesy Leading Hotels of the World Ltd.

Also included are six in-depth feature stories capturing the essence of Capella Ubud in Bali; De L’Europe in Amsterdam; Le Sirenuse in Positano; Royal Mansour in Marrakech; São Lourenço do Barrocal in Monsaraz; and Violino d’Oro in Venice.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality. Hotel La Perla. Corvara, Italy - image courtesy Hotel La Perla.

It also includes an interview between designers Tom Dixon and Solange Azagury-Partridge, conducted by the book's editor Spencer Bailey at Brown’s Hotel in London as well as a foreword by travel writer Pico Iyer, as well as travel tips from art advisors, curators, consultants, writers, and editors.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality. Hôtel Swexan. Dallas, Texas. Courtesy Chase Hall; (artwork) Courtesy The Barbier-Mueller Collection.

Culture is the second book in Monacelli’s collaboration with The Leading Hotels of the World and follows the success of the first book in the series, Design: The Leading Hotels of the World.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality. Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. Sorrento, Italy - image courtesy Leading Hotels of the World Ltd.

The book’s packaging embodies the level of luxury that LHW is known for. The cover pattern is inspired by the Moorish-style screens seen at the spa of the Royal Mansour Marrakech, debossed on a deep Moroccan-blue silken material, with a soft padded case, silver foil stamping, matching painted edges and complementary ribbons.

From penthouses to palazzos – these hotels are the epitome of exceptional hospitality.

Take a closer look at our new book Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World and check out the first book in the series, Design: The Leading Hotels of the World.