Accommodations play an important role in shaping up your travelling experience. If you are a book lover, you will certainly enjoy staying at a comfortable hotel that includes a library as one of its services. Five selected hotels in Asian countries below offer exactly what you need for a cosy stay with a stack of good books.
1. Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Anyone who loves reading will value their stay at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. For starters, the bedside table in every room of this hotel comes with a copy of the 1933 novel entitled Lost Horizon. The novel was written by James Hilton whose name is used as the main company of Shangri-La hotel chains.
Moreover, if you want to explore other collections, do visit the hotel’s library on the 39th floor. Designed in the classic European setting, the library comprises over 1,000 book collections in many languages, including English, Chinese, and French.
2. Book and Bed Tokyo, Japan
A popular hotel chain, Book and Bed Tokyo, is located in five districts of Japan’s capital city: Ikebukuro, Kyoto, Shinjuku, Fukuoka, and Asakusa. The first hotel is situated at the heart of Ikebukuro and surrounded by the city’s business and shopping centres.
All books featured in Book and Bed Tokyo are selected by Shibuya Publishing and Booksellers, one of the biggest publishing houses and book stores in Japan. When staying at this hotel, you can buy some of its collections as a souvenir.
3. The Alcove Library Hotel, Vietnam
The Alcove Library Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is described by World Roamers as an impressive hotel with a well-designed library. Boasting European architecture style, this hotel will greet you with a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf in the lobby area.
In addition to the grand library entrance, The Alcove provides a cosy reading corner where you can read the book of your choice while sipping a cup of warm beverages. You are also free to borrow some of the books and read them comfortably in your hotel room.
4. Taj Falaknuma Palace, India
Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad, India, is more than just an accommodation that features an exclusive library. The hotel is functioned as a historical site and museum at the same time. The building itself used to be a real palace of Hyderabad rulers since its establishment in 1894.
There are approximately 6,000 books available in the library of Taj Falaknuma. It also includes some oldest and rarest collections, such as Hans Christian Andersen’s illustrated book, Fairy Tales, and the first edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.
5. Andong Poong-gyung Hostel n Library, South Korea
Located in Andong, South Korea, this accommodation offers a convenient stay with a library and shared lounge where you can have a relaxing reading session. Andong Poong-gyung Hostel n Library also features a beautiful garden that can be seen from the terrace and balcony in some of the available rooms. All in all, it is considered an excellent option for travellers who are looking for affordable, yet comfortable accommodation in South Korea.
Take those lovely hotels into account when you are looking for a unique and enjoyable staying experience in Asian countries. You can also check World Roamer Singapore to find other excellent hotel recommendations for your exciting trip.
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