萊佛士

The photographs in this book alone transport you, capturing the effortless glamour of each landmark property. I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading about the British colonial design details tucked into every hotel.

I picked this up before a long trip and ended up reading it cover to cover on the plane. The way each chapter lingers on the architecture and history of the landmark buildings made me want to plan a whole itinerary around them.

The photos of the landmark properties alone are worth it, and the history sections explain why each building matters, not just where to sleep. It reads like a coffee-table book you actually finish.