Charming ‘Literary Hotels’ from around the world

There’s something about a library every bibliophile craves for. What could be more satisfying than to enjoy your vacation peacefully amidst a wide range of books? Sadly, traditional libraries do not come with beds, but there are hotels which do come with books.

These hotels understand your passion for reading and liking for books. We've brought to you some of the great literary hotels from around the world

Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, India

You can experience the Nizami grandeur in this palatial hotel. What makes this five-star luxury hotel stand out from others is the collection of over 5,000 volumes of rare books and manuscripts.

Sylvia Beach Hotel, Newport, Oregon

This hotel has rooms inspired by popular authors like Agatha Christie, J.K. Rowling, Mark Twain, Shakespeare, to name a few. With no WiFi and phones allowed in the reading area, you can just relax on one of the couches and lose yourself to the world of words.

The Library, Koh Samui, Thailand

This beachfront hotel would undoubtedly be a bestseller if it were a book. There's nothing like relaxing on a beautiful beach with a good book. You can sit with a book besides the pool or on the beach all day long

Library Hotel, New York, USA

Each room in the boutique hotel is decorated based on different sections of the Dewey Decimal System of library arrangement. Also, every book-laden guestroom explores individual topics within various categories of books.

The Alcove Library, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

If you wish to seek refuge from the hustle bustle of this world, this elegant colonial inspired hotel is the place to go. The Alcove’s modern lobby boasts of polished floor-to-ceiling mahogany shelves heaped with an eclectic mix of books, while each of the guest rooms feature their own fictional theme.

Book and Bed Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Sleeping is a sheer waste of time when you have this amazing place to be awake all night. This hotel in Tokyo lets its guests stay up the whole night reading in their own ‘bookshelf beds’. It is indeed a heaven for readers.

Hotel Not Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands

In this hotel, a room isn't just a room, but a work of art with its own creator, story, and identity. Books abound in the modish hotel lounge, and the guestrooms. What's more blissful is that there are rooms hidden behind five cunning bookcases. So you can find your own secret hideaway!