Minor Hotels , an international operator, investor and owner in the hospitality industry founded in 1978 and based in Bangkok,Thailand, has signed agreements for the development of two new Anantara properties in India, Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort and Anantara Kolkata Hotel, marking its luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts first resort and first urban hotel in the Asian country.
These signings expand Minor Hotels’ portfolio in India, following the introduction of the Anantara brand with Anantara Jerel Bagh Jaipur in 2025 and the signing of the first Avani - branded property, Avani+ Sunray Beach Visakhapatnan Resort, with the company progressing toward a target of 50 properties in India within the next decade.
Developments’ Features:
Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort – Located in Coorg, near Madikeri in the state of Karnataka in southern India, framed by the UNESCO recognized Western Ghats mountain range, Coorg is famous for its lush green landscapes, breathtaking waterfalls, aromatic coffee plantations, and a rich cultural heritage.
The property scheduled to open in 2028 is designed by Sri Lanka architect Chamma Daswatte and will draw on the region’s natural landscapes, coffee heritage, and Kodava culture, an indigenous, martial, and agriculture society characterized by a unique, nature - worshipping and patrilineal heritage, known for their distinct language, ancestral worship and, historically, hunting practices.
Owned by Zanti Hospitality, a Bengaluru– based private limited company founded in 2017, involved in real estate and hospitality development, the 60 - key resort will include four dining venues, a swimming pool, a lobby lounge and library, Anantara Spa and wellness centre, a fitness studio, a kid’s club, as well as meeting and event spaces.
Anantara Kolkata Hotel: The hotel will be located in Kolkata (formerly Calcultta), the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengala, situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km west of the border with Bangladesh, considered the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and one of the gateways to northeastern India.
Kolkata is India’s cultural capital, renowned for its colonial architecture highlighted by the Victoria Memorial, vibrant art scene, and UNESCO - recognized Durga Puja Festival, a bustling metropolis known as the “City of Joy,” featuring deep literary roots, diverse street food and historic, progressive textiles.
The hotel will be part of the World Trade Center Kolkata in Salt Lake Sector, a joint venture between Aryal Realty and Merlin Group, an under - construction building and mixed - used development will consist of multiple towers close to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
The property designed to serve the city’s business, meeting, and event needs will feature 170 comfortable rooms, two restaurants, a lobby lounge, an Anantara Spa and wellness center, a gym, and flexible meeting and event spaces.
Both properties will join the Anantara brand that has more than 50 properties globally. The brand is known for its emphasis on authentic luxury through its three pillars : Indigenous, Expertise, and Authentic Luxury, characterized by a new, modern visual identity with an updated logo and tagline “Unforgettable Journeys” which reflects its global presence.
Minor Hotels’ strategy in India includes developing both leisure destinations and key cities, with a focus on its luxury and premium brands such as Anantara, Avani, and NH Collection, as well as select - service brands including NH, Oaks, and iStay.
The company has also launched the Minor Reserve Collection and Colbert Collection to provide opportunities for independent hoteliers. The group expansion in India is primarily through hotel management agreements and franchise opportunities.
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