"Things that we would not settle for at home, we often put up with on holiday - flowered wallpaper, tacky lampshades, shabby carpets. The holiday budget just isn't enough for a well-designed hotel. At least it never used to be; because in the meanwhile, creative hoteliers have also bridged this market gap. Thus, there are more and more affordable design hotels that excite guests with individual furnishings and unique architecture. This book presents a selection of the most striking examples around the world."