In the newest addition to the HIP HOTELS? stable, Herbert Ypma finds the most extraordinary, inspiring Highly Individual Places yet. Live like a maharaja ¡V with a maharaja ¡V in the splendid Umaid Bhawan Palace in Rajasthan, a unique Art Deco architectural fantasy designed for one of India¡¦s most monumental homes. Admire the flair and extravagance of one of the Orient¡¦s most flamboyant houses in the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang, a tribute to feng shui. Relax in a guest villa of King Sihanouk, whose Sixties-inspired modernist aesthetic is the perfect antidote to days spent exploring the nearby temples of Angkor. Or venture to the Commune by the Great Wall, a vibrant, highly innovative development set beside China¡¦s most famous monument. Sublime monuments, ancient traditions, tantalizing locations and startling modernity make HIP HOTELS: ORIENT Herbert Ypma¡¦s most exciting book to date.
