Minor Hotels Earns Global Acclaim in 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards


Anantara Named Among Top 10 Hotel Brands Worldwide; Multiple Properties Ranked Among World’s 100 Best Hotels

Minor Hotels, a leading international hotel owner and operator with over 560 properties across six continents, has received prestigious recognition in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Highlighting its commitment to luxury, experience, and hospitality, the group saw several of its properties honored among the world’s top hotels and resorts.







Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Minor’s flagship luxury brand, was ranked No.8 in the Top 25 Hotel Brands Globally, cementing its status as a favorite among discerning travelers.



Top-Ranked Hotels by Minor in the 2025 World’s Best Awards:

Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection – No.5 Best Hotel in the World
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort – No.26 Best Hotel in the World
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam – No.75 Best Hotel in the World





Regional Highlights: 

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort was named the No.1 Resort in North Africa and the Middle East, renowned for its overwater villas, Thai-inspired architecture, and unmatched urban beachfront experience.

Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection claimed the title of Best Resort in Africa, showcasing its serene luxury in an exotic coastal setting.

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas was ranked among the Top 5 Resorts in Southeast Asia, praised for its secluded beachfront location and luxury villa experience.

Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel earned spots in both the Top 10 Resorts in Europe and the Top 3 in Italy, thanks to its breathtaking transformation of a 13th-century monastery on the Amalfi Coast.

Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel was listed among the Top Hotels in Rome, receiving recognition ahead of hosting the first Anantara Concorso Roma in early 2026.

NH Collection Copenhagen made an impressive debut as No.2 among Scandinavia’s Top City Hotels, showcasing the brand’s success in modern urban hospitality.

Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel ranked in the Top 10 City Hotels in Central and South America, standing out for its design, panoramic views, and cultural vibrancy in the heart of São Paulo.

Minor Hotels also boasts a presence in 13 of the Top 25 Cities in the World as ranked by Travel + Leisure in 2025, including Bangkok, Rome, Florence, Seville, Ubud, Chiang Mai, and Mexico City.

The full results are published in the August 2025 issue of Travel + Leisure and available online at the magazine’s official website. Winners will be celebrated at the T+L World’s Best Summit in New York City on July 15–16, 2025.




2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Rankings Snapshot:


Top Hotel Brands
Anantara Hotels & Resorts – No.8 Worldwide


Top 100 Hotels in the World
Kilindi Zanzibar – No.5Anantara The Palm Dubai – No.26
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas – No.75



Regional Wins:

Anantara The Palm Dubai – #1 Resort in North Africa & Middle EastAnantara Quy Nhon Villas – #5 in Southeast Asia
Kilindi Zanzibar – #1 in Africa
Anantara Amalfi Grand Hotel – #9 in Europe, #3 in Italy
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome – #5 in Rome
NH Collection Copenhagen – #2 in Scandinavia
Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo – #10 in Central & South America
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