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Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
by Eva ZhuSome travel to explore and some travel to escape. For the latter, a good book, comfy chair and expertly crafted drink is all that is needed. Read up on eight hotels with extra lovely libraries.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
Once the private library of Napoleon III’s half-brother, the collection at La Réserve Paris Hotel & Spa, itself a Haussmann-era mansion, takes you back to centuries past with over 3,000 venerable books of literature, poetry and history. Here, guests can retire to a crackling fire, live evening jazz and, may we suggest, a glass of cognac.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
Set in a historic Beaux-Arts building, The NoMad Hotel is a slice of Europe in New York, with gilded interiors inspired by designer Jacques Garcia’s time in Paris as a youth. Not to be missed is the split-level library lounge and bar. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and an original spiral staircase from the South of France stay true to the 19th-century setting, while the vast selection of titles is curated by rare bookstore Juniper Books. Insider tip: pop in after 4pm when the space is closed to the public.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
On the site of the former Cotton Textile Foundation, Cotton House Hotel is a neoclassical landmark and emblem of the Catalan bourgeoisie. The elegant library is tucked away in a room previously used by members of the Cotton Producers Guild as a social club. Today, guests can come here to escape from the bustle of Barcelona or enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
Themed around the global explorer, Vana Belle’s capsule-size library inspires wanderlust with brass telescopes, travel-inspired props and globe lighting that cast a starlit ceiling – an allegory of the solar system and subtle reminder to go and explore the universe. In the same space, Chesterman-style sofas invite you to sink in and peruse the carefully chosen books of architecture, photography, travel and lifestyle.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.’s Kids Concierge was introduced in 2016 for the 12,000 young guests that the hotel welcomes annually. The Children’s Library is fittingly themed “America” with the help of local bookseller Politics and Prose, introducing future Presidents to the people and events that have shaped the nation’s history. Little guests can borrow a title with their library card and upon return, redeem a sweet treat from the hotel’s ice cream cart.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
At the Seafire Resort & Spa, The Library is the place to be—it’s where morning coffee is served and a daily wine reception takes place. Like the living room of a beloved home, here guests can peruse photos of the island’s yesteryears from the Cayman Island National Archives alongside the private family albums of many Caymanians. Every book is purchased from the local humane society, supporting the canine and feline friends of the Grand Cayman.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
When John Jacob Astor IV commissioned The St. Regis New York in 1900, he also ordered a library from publishing house Scribner & Sons. The original collection of 3,000 titles and fine leather bindings has been preserved behind glass at the hotel for over a century but a quick stop by the Concierge grants you a leather-bound Kindle—including cherished classics, such as Oliver Twist and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, reviewed by rare books expert Virgina Bartow of The New York Public Library.
Hotel Libraries to Curl Up In
At Mirihi Island, Maldives the library opens up to sand, with day beds and the bar a step away. The global selection of titles here span from Norway to China and across genres. With all the tools to get lost in a captivating book, the Anbar Bar team can take care of the rest with a favorite coffee or cocktail to round off those languid days on the beach.
Once the private library of Napoleon III’s half-brother, the collection at La Réserve Paris Hotel & Spa, itself a Haussmann-era mansion, takes you back to centuries past with over 3,000 venerable books of literature, poetry and history. Here, guests can retire to a crackling fire, live evening jazz and, may we suggest, a glass of cognac.
Set in a historic Beaux-Arts building, The NoMad Hotel is a slice of Europe in New York, with gilded interiors inspired by designer Jacques Garcia’s time in Paris as a youth. Not to be missed is the split-level library lounge and bar. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and an original spiral staircase from the South of France stay true to the 19th-century setting, while the vast selection of titles is curated by rare bookstore Juniper Books. Insider tip: pop in after 4pm when the space is closed to the public.
On the site of the former Cotton Textile Foundation, Cotton House Hotel is a neoclassical landmark and emblem of the Catalan bourgeoisie. The elegant library is tucked away in a room previously used by members of the Cotton Producers Guild as a social club. Today, guests can come here to escape from the bustle of Barcelona or enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea.
Themed around the global explorer, Vana Belle’s capsule-size library inspires wanderlust with brass telescopes, travel-inspired props and globe lighting that cast a starlit ceiling – an allegory of the solar system and subtle reminder to go and explore the universe. In the same space, Chesterman-style sofas invite you to sink in and peruse the carefully chosen books of architecture, photography, travel and lifestyle.
The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.’s Kids Concierge was introduced in 2016 for the 12,000 young guests that the hotel welcomes annually. The Children’s Library is fittingly themed “America” with the help of local bookseller Politics and Prose, introducing future Presidents to the people and events that have shaped the nation’s history. Little guests can borrow a title with their library card and upon return, redeem a sweet treat from the hotel’s ice cream cart.
At the Seafire Resort & Spa, The Library is the place to be—it’s where morning coffee is served and a daily wine reception takes place. Like the living room of a beloved home, here guests can peruse photos of the island’s yesteryears from the Cayman Island National Archives alongside the private family albums of many Caymanians. Every book is purchased from the local humane society, supporting the canine and feline friends of the Grand Cayman.
When John Jacob Astor IV commissioned The St. Regis New York in 1900, he also ordered a library from publishing house Scribner & Sons. The original collection of 3,000 titles and fine leather bindings has been preserved behind glass at the hotel for over a century but a quick stop by the Concierge grants you a leather-bound Kindle—including cherished classics, such as Oliver Twist and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, reviewed by rare books expert Virgina Bartow of The New York Public Library.
At Mirihi Island, Maldives the library opens up to sand, with day beds and the bar a step away. The global selection of titles here span from Norway to China and across genres. With all the tools to get lost in a captivating book, the Anbar Bar team can take care of the rest with a favorite coffee or cocktail to round off those languid days on the beach.