Book List

Here are some books about hotel and resort design that are worth taking a look at: 

Resort Design : Planning, Architecture, and Interiors by Margaret Huffadine

[This book breaks the resort down into components and discusses multiple aspects of each. The result is a well-rounded introduction into all the elements necessary for a successful resort, from guest rooms to back of the house. Contents : an introduction to resorts, brief evolution of resorts, environment and planning, architecture and interior design, operations, health and sport, residential properties, timeshares, and clubhouses]

Hotel Design, planning, and development by Walter A. Rutes, Richard H. Penner, and Lawrence Adams

[This book discusses hotel types and subcategories for each, including trends, planning and design considerations, and examples.]