Minor Hotels Celebrates 45 Wins in 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Minor Hotels has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing 45 accolades in the prestigious 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its strongest performance to date.

Award Highlights
- 25 wins from the US edition and 20 wins from the UK edition, showcasing global appeal.
- Anantara Hotels & Resorts led the charge with 32 awards across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Avani Hotels & Resorts and NH Collection also earned recognition, including:
- FCC Angkor by Avani (Cambodia)
- NH Collection New York Madison Avenue (USA)

Regional Standouts
- Europe:
- Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel: Ranked No. 3 in Central & Southern Europe (US edition)
- Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel: No. 3 in South of France & Monaco (UK edition)

- Asia:
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort and Anantara Chiang Mai Resort: Among Thailand’s top picks
- Anantara Quy Nhon Villas: Highly ranked in Central Vietnam

- Africa:
- Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru (Kenya): No. 3 in Central & Eastern Africa (US edition)

- Middle East:
- Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort: Among the region’s finest

Leadership Insight
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, noted:
“These awards are especially meaningful because they come directly from travelers, affirming both the passion of our teams and the distinctive experiences that set our hotels apart.”

With over 640 properties across 59 countries, Minor Hotels continues to shape the future of luxury and experiential travel.