18 properties across 13 countries are recognised, with nine new additions spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas
A new chapter in luxury hospitality unfolds as Minor Hotels celebrates 22 MICHELIN Keys across 18 properties in 13 countries in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection.
Announced on 18 September, this year’s recognition marks an increase of nine MICHELIN Keys from 2025 and spans three of Minor Hotels’ brands: Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels & Resorts and Tivoli Hotels & Resorts.
Among the 18 recognised properties, four have been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys, representing “an exceptional stay”, while 14 have received One MICHELIN Key, recognising “a very special stay”. Nine properties earned their first MICHELIN Key in 2026, including two making their debut directly at Two Keys.
New MICHELIN Key Hotels to Discover
The 2026 selection expands Minor Hotels’ MICHELIN-recognised portfolio across some of the world’s most compelling destinations, from Jaipur and Victoria Falls to Vienna, Porto and São Paulo.
Asia: A New Chapter in India
Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel has earned its first MICHELIN Key, becoming a new highlight in Anantara’s Indian portfolio. Located on the outskirts of Jaipur, the hotel combines Rajasthani craftsmanship and royal-inspired architecture with a tranquil setting, while remaining within reach of the city’s cultural landmarks.
Middle East: Coastal Escapes and Desert Landscapes
Two new Anantara properties in the United Arab Emirates have joined the MICHELIN Key selection with One Key.
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort is set on a private peninsula and introduces the emirate’s first overwater villas, offering a distinctive coastal escape.
Meanwhile, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort places 30 private pool villas within the protected wildlife reserve of Sir Bani Yas Island, where guests can experience the landscape alongside free-roaming gazelles and Arabian oryx.
Africa: A Two-Key Debut at Victoria Falls
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel makes its MICHELIN Key debut with Two Keys, marking the first Anantara property in Africa to receive the distinction.
The intimate 16-suite retreat is located within the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, offering opportunities to experience the surrounding wildlife, including endangered black rhino and zebras, while Victoria Falls is around a 15-minute drive away.
In the Indian Ocean, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas earns One Key. Designed by architect Bill Bensley, the property features villas overlooking the ocean and lush gardens on the hillside above Anse Louis on Mahé.
Europe: Heritage Hotels Meet Contemporary Luxury
Three properties from Minor Hotels’ European portfolio earned MICHELIN Keys in 2026.
In Vienna, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel makes its debut with Two Keys. Set within a Neo-Renaissance palace on the city’s Ringstrasse, the hotel is also home to EDVARD, a one-MICHELIN-Star restaurant.
In Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel receives One Key. Housed in a 19th-century palazzo overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, the property is also home to INEO, a restaurant holding one MICHELIN Star.
Over in Porto, Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel earns One Key. The hotel occupies the restored cellars of Kopke, recognised as the world’s oldest Port wine house, across the Douro River from Porto.
Americas: Minor Hotels’ First MICHELIN Key in the Region
Tivoli São Paulo Mofarrej Hotel becomes the first Minor Hotels property in the Americas to receive a MICHELIN Key, earning One Key.
The 23-storey hotel rises above Avenida Paulista in São Paulo’s Jardins district, adding a new destination to Minor Hotels’ growing MICHELIN-recognised portfolio.
Nine Hotels Retain Their MICHELIN Keys
Alongside the nine new additions, nine Minor Hotels properties retained their MICHELIN Key distinctions in 2026.
Five properties recognised in 2025 have received their Keys for a second consecutive year, including Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel, which retains Two Keys, alongside Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas and FCC Angkor by Avani.
Four resorts have retained their MICHELIN Keys for a third consecutive year after first receiving recognition in 2024: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, which holds Two Keys, alongside Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort.
The Full List: Minor Hotels’ 2026 MICHELIN Keys
Two MICHELIN Keys — An Exceptional Stay
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort — Thailand
- Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel — Austria New in 2026
- Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel — Zimbabwe New in 2026
- Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel — Netherlands
One MICHELIN Key — A Very Special Stay
- Anantara Hua Hin Resort — Thailand
- Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel — India New in 2026
- Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort — Thailand
- Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas — Seychelles New in 2026
- Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort — United Arab Emirates New in 2026
- Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel — Hungary
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel — Italy New in 2026
- Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas — Thailand
- Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort — United Arab Emirates New in 2026
- Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort — Spain
- FCC Angkor by Avani — Cambodia
- Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara — United Arab Emirates
- Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel — Portugal New in 2026
- Tivoli São Paulo Mofarrej Hotel — Brazil New in 2026
With its 2026 MICHELIN Key recognition spanning 18 properties, 13 countries and five regions, Minor Hotels continues to build a diverse collection of luxury stays where destination, design, heritage and hospitality come together.
For travellers looking beyond the traditional hotel experience, the MICHELIN Key selection offers another way to discover properties with a distinctive sense of place — from the historic streets of Europe and the landscapes of Africa to island escapes in the Indian Ocean and contemporary city stays in Asia and the Americas.