New and Renewed: Upcoming Additions to the World of Minor Hotels in 2026

Minor Hotels announces a series of openings and refurbishments scheduled for 2026 across its portfolio of brands, highlighting growth in Asia‑Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Asia and Indian Ocean

Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Thailand – reopened on 1 November 2025 for its 25th anniversary with 171 renovated rooms, new pool‑access rooms, expanded active zone, a new restaurant Sea.Fire.Salt., and enhanced family facilities.
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, Baa Atoll – set to open on 18 December 2025, offering 105 beach and over‑water villas, several dining venues and a spa, positioned within the UNESCO‑protected biosphere.
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Thailand – slated for a Q2 2026 relaunch, featuring a redesign of 338 rooms, a new Jim Thompson Suite, garden suites with private plunge pools and upgraded public spaces.
Avani Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – opening in Q2 2026 with 200 rooms, rooftop dining, a fitness centre and easy access to the city’s waterfront.
Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, Laos – launching Q2 2026 with 197 rooms, four restaurants, a spa, pool and event facilities.
Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Resort, Chengdu, China – expected in Q4 2026, a 150‑room alpine resort offering mountain‑view rooms, dining, spa and year‑round outdoor activities.
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, Sunshine Coast, Australia – opening Q2 2026, 180 rooms on the beachfront with sea‑view dining, a spa and a high‑performance fitness centre.

Middle East and Africa

Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel, UAE – scheduled for Q1 2026 relaunch after a full refurbishment of 252 rooms and suites, plus a new signature restaurant Ziya.
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Zambia – opening Q2 2026, a luxury tented camp with ten villas, a presidential villa and horizon terrace suites, designed for immersive wildlife experiences.
Tivoli La Vie Muscat, Oman – opening Q2 2026, featuring 79 rooms, 100 serviced residences, rooftop dining and an Anantara Spa.
Tivoli and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Resorts, Bahrain – both slated for Q4 2026, delivering 100‑plus rooms across two beachfront resorts, marking Minor Hotels’ entry into Bahrain.

Europe

NH Collection Paris Ponthieu Champs‑Élysées, France – launched 1 November 2025, a 87‑room boutique hotel in the 8th arrondissement with a neo‑bistro.
Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce, Italy – opening Q2 2026, 45 rooms in a historic building with rooftop lounge, pool and wellness facilities.
NH Collection Sliema Malta, Malta – planned for Q4 2026, a new‑build 268‑room hotel on the seafront with spa, rooftop bar and restaurant.

These projects illustrate Minor Hotels’ continued expansion, with further announcements expected for Japan, Egypt, additional Middle‑East locations, and the Americas later in 2026.

Source: media.minorhotels.com