Where Architects Sleep: The Most Stylish Hotels in the World

Where Architects Sleep: The Most Stylish Hotels in the World

So, here’s the thing: when world-class architects travel, they don’t exactly book the first chain hotel they find online. They’ve got an eye for spaces — how a building breathes, how it frames a view, how it feels to simply be there. This book, Where Architects Sleep, is basically a giant cheat sheet to their favorite spots.

Over 270 architects spilled their secrets, and the result is over 1,200 hotels in more than 100 countries. Some are the places you’ve heard about a million times — the legendary city landmarks. Others? Tiny, tucked-away inns you’d never even know existed unless an architect whispered it to you.

What’s neat here is the criteria: not “five stars” or “best breakfast buffet,” but design. Atmosphere. A sense of place. You’ll come across minimalist hideouts in Japan, eco-lodges that disappear into the desert, New York hotels buzzing with energy, Paris icons dripping with history, and even budget stays that still hit the design sweet spot.

It works on two levels. Use it as a legit travel guide when you’re planning, or keep it out on the coffee table for the kind of flip-through wanderlust that’ll have you planning trips you don’t even need. It’s both practical and inspiring — which is rare.

Why You’ll Love It

• 1,200+ hotels picked by architects who know design inside and out.
• Worldwide coverage: over 100 countries, from luxe resorts to secret gems.
• A design-first look at hotels, not just another star-rating list.
• Published by Phaidon (translation: built to last, looks gorgeous).
• Makes a killer gift for travelers, design geeks, or anyone who just likes dreaming.

👉 Don’t just stay anywhere. Grab Where Architects Sleep today and see the world the way architects see it.

Who It’s For:

• Travelers – Find unforgettable stays recommended by the people who know spaces best.
• Design & Architecture Fans – A fresh perspective on hotels that inspire.
• Gift Givers – A coffee-table book that blends wanderlust with world-class design.