Anantara announces second property in Portugal
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the 2024 opening date for Anantara Royal Vila Viçosa, its second property in Portugal.
Located in the emerging tourism region of Alentejo, the hotel will comprise 50 guestrooms, 10 suites and 16 residences, together with outdoor and indoor swimming pools and multiple dining options including a restaurant and bar, private fine dining area and a wine cellar. An Anantara Spa, fitness room and three conference rooms will also be part of the resort’s amenities.
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 global architecture, urbanism and design studio Broadway Malyan with the aim of keeping the history of the existing building front of mind.
Anantara Royal Vila Viçosa will be spread over three floors, with the design seeking to highlight the characteristics of the original spaces of the former convent and will contribute to the development and growth of its surroundings.
“We are delighted to continue the expansion of our luxury Anantara brand in Portugal in the historic town of Vila Viçosa,” says Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels, the parent company of Anantara. “Located in Alentejo, an increasingly sought-after tourist destination, the upcoming Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa Resort promises unforgettable experiences that characterise the brand.”
Gonçalo Carrington, co-founder and Managing Partner of Investaureum Group, comments: “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 launch of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort on Portugal’s southern coast, followed by Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort, a luxury retreat in Marbella. 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.
