The collection
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
“Astronomical reef sanctuary”
Secluded
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
“Canyon-edge stone citadel”
Secluded
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
“Thai overwater roost”
Secluded
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
“Dam Square grand dame”
Lively
Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa
“Tropical riverside playground”
Quiet
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
“Minimalist riverside sanctuary”
Central
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
“Multi-island lagoon roost”
Secluded
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
“Secluded beachfront villa sanctuary”
Quiet
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
“Neoclassical piazza palace”
Central
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
“Flagship courtyard sanctuary”
Central
Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort
“Clifftop ocean sanctuary”
Secluded
Anantara Hoi An Resort
“Riverside Indochine sanctuary”
Central
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel
“Botanical urban sanctuary”
Central
Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket Hotel
“Lagoon-side family sanctuary”
Quiet
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.