This book is notjust a collection of the bestdesigned hotels in North andSouth America, but also adiscriminating guide to somewell-guarded secrets.From the best designed boutique hotels from New York to Seattle,through the Mexican haciendas,Caribbean hideaways, unusual properties in South America, to hip, Art Deco hang-outs on Miami's lively South Beach.

 The journey in this third book in the series "best designed hotels in..." leads us across the American continent. From the best designed boutique hotels from New York to Seattle,through the Mexican haciendas,Caribbean hideaways, unusual properties in South America, to hip, Art Deco hang-outs on Miami"s lively South Beach.

 Common to all the hotels presented here is their outstanding architecture and design. Be it avant-garde,modern, technically simple and clear, or marked by ethnic influences. Their good design makes them.a delicious morsel for all aesthetes, usually combined with charming,personal service and a creative cuisine. They are perfect places for an inspiring business trip, or to relax and regenerate.

 Consequently, this book is notjust a collection of the bestdesigned hotels in North andSouth America, but also adiscriminating guide to somewell-guarded secrets.

Editorial

North America

Canada

Montreal  Hotel Le Germain

Montreal  St. Paul Hotel

Ottawa  ARC.the hotel

USA

Seattle Ace Hotel

San Francisco  The Clift

San Francisco  Palomar Hotel

Los Angeles  Avalon Hotel

Los Angeles  Chateau Marmont

Los Angeles  Mondrian

Palm Springs  Ballantines Hotel

Palm Springs  Orbit In

Austin     San Jose Hotel

New Orleans   Hotel Le Cirque

Miami  Delano

Miami  The Mercury South Beach

Miami  Hotel Nash

Miami  Royal Hotel

Miami  Sagamore

Miami  The Hotel

Miami  The Tides

Miami  Townhouse Hotel

West Palm Beach Hotel Biba

New York  60 Thompson

New York  The Bryant Park

New York  Chambers

New York  Hudson

New York  Library Hotel

New York  The Mercer

New York  The Time

Boston   XV Beacon

Middle and South America

Mexico

Mexico City  Camino Real

Mexico City  Habita

Yucatan  Hacienda Katanchel

Yucatan  Hacienda San Jose

Yucatan  Hacienda Santa Rosa

Yucatan  Hacienda Temozon

Grenada

Morne Rouge  La Luna

Puerto Rico

San Juan  Water Club

Argentina

Buenos Aires  Design Suites

Brazil

Sao Paulo  Emiliano

Sao Paulo  Normandie Design Hotel

Sao Paulo  Pergamon

Hotel Index

Architects and Designers

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