Anantara properties score top spot in 'Rest of Africa' and No. 2 in the Middle East, alongside multiple top-10 placements across Europe and Thailand, and a debut for The Vietage by Anantara among the World's Top Trains
Minor Hotels is celebrating widespread recognition in the US and UK editions of Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, with 30 wins across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Its flagship luxury brand, Anantara, earned the No. 1 spot in 'Rest of Africa' and No. 2 in the Middle East, alongside top-five rankings in Thailand and Italy and the debut of The Vietage by Anantara, the brand's luxury rail experience along Vietnam's central coast, among the World's Top Trains.
In Africa, Minor Hotels' established luxury retreats continued their strong momentum, led by The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara, which claimed the No. 1 Resort in Rest of Africa position on the US list. In the UK Readers' Choice Awards, regional recognition extended to Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel (No. 11) and Avani Victoria Falls Resort (No. 24).
Across the Middle East, the group's desert, city and island retreats secured multiple top rankings, led by Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, which ranked No. 2 in the US Readers' Choice Awards. The region's strong performance also highlighted the breadth of Minor Hotels' multi-brand portfolio, with Doha's Souq Waqif Boutique Hotel by Tivoli ranking No. 15 in the UK awards.
Europe also delivered strong results, reflecting Minor Hotels' growing collection of urban and resort properties. Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, host of the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma earlier this year, ranked No. 6 in Rome, while Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel and Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel were each recognised among the leading luxury hotels in their respective destinations.
Closer to home in Asia, Minor Hotels continued to build on its long-established hospitality heritage. Along with Anantara Golden Triangle, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort also earned recognition in both the US and UK awards. Meanwhile, the newly reimagined Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel secured the No. 10 spot among Thailand's top hotels.
See the full rankings below:
Conde Nast Traveler US Readers' Choice Awards 2026 - Hotels
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam - Amsterdam (No.6)
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel - Rome (No.6)
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - South of France & Monaco (No.6)
Anantara The Marker Dublin - Ireland (No.6)
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - Thailand (No.7)
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel - Italy (No.9)
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel - Thailand (No.10)
Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers' Choice Awards 2026 - Hotels
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel - Rest of Italy (No.5)
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel - Middle East (No.11)
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel - Eastern & Southern Africa (No.11)
FCC Angkor by Avani - South East Asia (No.13)
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotel by Tivoli - Middle East (No.15)
Anantara Angkor Resort - South East Asia (No.15)
Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel - Rest of Europe (No.23)
Conde Nast Traveler US Readers' Choice Awards 2026 - Resorts
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara - Rest of Africa (No.1)
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort - The Middle East (No.2)
Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara - The Middle East (No.6)
Niyama Private Islands Maldives - Indian Ocean (No.7)
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort - Thailand (No.9)
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort - The Middle East (No.9)
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort - Thailand (No.12)
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort - Asia (No.12)
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas - Indian Ocean (No.16)
Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers' Choice Awards 2026 - Resorts
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort - Thailand (No.4)
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort - Middle East (No.5)
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara - Middle East (No.6)
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - Thailand (No.7)
Niyama Private Islands Maldives - Indian Ocean (No.19)
Avani Victoria Falls Resort - Rest of Africa (No.24)
Conde Nast Traveler US Readers' Choice Awards 2026 - Trains
The Vietage by Anantara (No.14)