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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened its first property in Spain, the exclusive Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort.
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace is situated on Spain’s South Coast in the hills above Marbella and Puerto Banus. It offers 132 guest rooms, suites and pool villas, in addition to world-class facilities, all set amongst stylish gardens and three award-winning golf courses.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels and Anantara parent company, said, “We are truly thrilled to launch Anantara Villa Padierna Palace as our first Anantara in Spain. With our significant recent growth in Europe, especially in Spain, to have the opportunity to expand the footprint of our luxury Anantara brand is incredibly important to us. This is a fantastic addition to Anantara’s growing portfolio and we are confident the property will offer a special experience to our guests.”
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace is designed by the British architect, Ed Gilbert. It is filled with over 1,200 original artworks, including an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts, all thoughtfully displayed throughout the grounds and gardens.
Anantara ventured in Europe in 2017 with the introduction of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort in southern Portugal. The company presently has 35 hotels worldwide.