Hotel bars and lobbies
By: Carol Berens.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
Subjects: Hotel lobbies.; Bars (Drinking establishments)
Description: They comprise some of our most glamorous and civilized public spaces. Just their names evoke images of elegant times and sophisticated lives. Among them: the Biltmore, the St. Francis, the Palmer House, the Polo Lounge, the Monkey Bar, and King Cole Bar. This beautiful book offers you a unique opportunity to experience the architecture and ambiance of some of the most dazzling hotel bars and lobbies in this country and around the world - without leaving your home!.

Lavishly illustrated with over 200 historical and original color photographs, many never before seen, the book provides architects, designers, and urbane travelers with a grand tour of the best in hotel design - from Manila to London to Bangkok.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-200) and index.