(04 July 2022, 10:57 +07)
Thailand's Minor Hotels has signed a
second Anantara hotel in Portugal.
Scheduled to open in 2024, the Anantara Royal Vila Viçosa
is located in Vila Viçosa, Alentejo, one of the world's most respected wine
growing regions and an emerging tourism region.
Spread over three floors, Anantara Royal Vila Viçosa will feature 50 guest rooms, 10
suites, 16 residences, a spa with an indoor swimming pool, fitness room, three conference
rooms, a 40-metre outdoor swimming pool, as well as multiple
dining options including a restaurant and bar, a private fine
dining area and a wine cellar.
Room at Anantara Royal Vila Viçosa
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor
International and CEO of Minor Hotels, the parent company of
Anantara, said, “We are delighted to continue the expansion of
our luxury Anantara brand in Portugal in the historic town of Vila Viçosa. Located in Alentejo, an increasingly sought-after tourist
destination, the upcoming Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa Resort
promises unforgettable experiences that characterise the brand.”
The project is a strategic partnership between the
Portuguese Group Investaureum and Anantara, with the aim of
transforming a former monastery in Vila Viçosa, which is an iconic
and prestigious building from the 15th century, into a five-star
luxury hotel.
The interior design
will be led by Broadway Malyan with the aim of keeping the history
of the existing building front of mind and respecting the vast
history and heritage of Vila Viçosa, to create a truly relaxing
and sophisticated retreat.
Gonçalo Carrington, co-founder and Managing
Partner of Investaureum Group, said, “The Investaureum Group
is proud to partner with Minor Hotels and the Anantara brand. It
is a real pleasure to embrace this project, not only due to the
beauty of the property but also giving the opportunity to
highlight Investaureum as a developer and promoter, where the
refurbishment and legacy of heritage buildings, combined with the
social responsibility and investment in regions of low population
density, are the main drive.”
Anantara debuted in Europe in 2017
with the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort, followed by a luxury
retreat in Marbella, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort. The
brand has continued its expansion in Europe with properties
including Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome and Anantara New York
Palace Budapest, with further openings to come later in the year.
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