Anantara Hotels and Resorts Wins Five Prestigious Accolades at the 2026 Tatler Best Awards
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Tatler Best Thailand 2026: Jularak Cholharn Senior Director of Public Relations, Minor Hotels; Supaarpha Itthikaiwan; Director of Marketing Communications, Chiang Mai; Francesca Hull, Cluster Director of PR, Phuket; Tudsaporn Jaiboonchuen, General Manager of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort; Mark Thomson, Group Director of Public Relations, Minor Hotels, Jean Marc Pougnet; General Manager of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort; Ryan Germino, Head Mixologist and Bar Manager, AQUA Bar, Remy Mezino, Executive Assistant Manager, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has received one of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious accolades at the Tatler Best Awards 2026, winning the title of Best Family Hotel in the BEST of Class section while also being named within Tatler’s coveted Top 20 Best Hotels in the Spotlight Section.
Adding to the celebration, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort were also recognised within the prestigious Top 20 Best Hotels list, showcasing the strength of Anantara’s luxury portfolio across Thailand. Completing the brand’s success at the Tatler Best Awards, AQUA Bar at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel was also named among Thailand’s Top 20 Best Bars, reinforcing Anantara’s growing reputation within the region’s luxury dining and cocktail scene.
Presented by Tatler Asia, the Tatler Best Awards celebrate the region’s finest hotels, restaurants and bars, with winners selected by an influential panel of hospitality experts, travel insiders and industry leaders from across Asia Pacific.
The Best Family Hotel award recognises Anantara Layan for its exceptional ability to create meaningful luxury experiences for every generation. Set on Phuket’s tranquil Andaman coastline, the resort has established itself as a leading destination for luxury family travel, where adventure, creativity, wellness and meaningful connection come together in one exceptional Phuket escape.
Experiences range from the resort’s much loved zipwire adventure and hands on Thai culinary journeys at Spice Spoons cookery school to pottery and creativity sessions within the clay studio, alongside animal encounters at the on site farm. Families can enjoy shared wellness and cultural experiences together, from Tai Chi and Muay Thai classes to the ancient art of traditional Thai sword training.
Central to the resort’s evolving family wellness offering is Layan Life by Anantara, the resort’s pioneering longevity and bio hacking centre designed for guests aged 16 and above through to grandparents and older family members. Combining advanced diagnostics, preventive health treatments and personalised wellness programmes, Layan Life reflects the growing demand for transformative travel experiences that can be shared across generations.
Alongside its diverse experiences and wellness offering, Anantara Layan is also renowned for its exceptional accommodation designed with families and multigenerational travel in mind. Spacious one bed pool villas, two bed pool villas and expansive private residences offer both privacy and connection, with personalised stays curated around each guest’s individual interests and needs. Rooms and suites feature spacious private balconies overlooking the resort’s lush tropical surroundings, while each villa offers the added luxury of its own private pool, creating an ideal setting for families seeking both privacy and connection. From dedicated family dining and in villa wellness to bespoke excursions and children’s activities, the resort delivers a highly personalised approach to luxury family travel that continues to set it apart within the region.
Together, the accolades reinforce Anantara’s reputation for destination-led luxury hospitality and place Anantara Layan firmly among the defining resorts shaping the future of luxury family travel in Asia Pacific.
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About Anantara Hotels & Resorts
A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara Hotels & Resorts connects guests to genuine places, people and stories in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Each Anantara embraces the surroundings and culture of its destination, creating unforgettable memories for every guest since 2001. From city to sea and desert to jungle, Anantara delivers heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality at its over 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean.
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a Minor Hotels brand and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.
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