The RAWNAQ Collection
Not every five-star hotel meets the Rawnaq standard. Our collection is a meticulously curated selection of properties that define splendor and authenticity. From secluded desert sanctuaries to iconic urban landmarks, each entry in the Rawnaq Collection has been personally vetted by our experts to ensure it delivers more than just a stay—it delivers a masterpiece of hospitality.
Region/Continent
Banyan Tree AlUla
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Rooms : 79 villas
- Disctance From Airport : AlUla International Airport (ULH) is 25 km southeast of the resort, according to the official location page.
- Transportation Method : Fly into AlUla International Airport (ULH), then travel approximately 25 km southeast by road to the resort. Contact the resort concierge to enquire about transfers.
Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland
- Number of Rooms : 21
- Disctance From Airport : Dublin Airport: approximately 100 km (63 miles), according to Ballyfin’s official directions.
- Transportation Method : Travel by road from Dublin Airport. Ballyfin provides official driving directions; contact the hotel to arrange or confirm transfer options.
Augustine, Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Rooms : 101
- Disctance From Airport : 13 km
- Transportation Method : Private luxury chauffeur transfer, airport taxi service, or public transport via Bus 119 to Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station and Line A to Malostranska station (approx. 25-35 minutes travel time from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague PRG).
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Rooms : 795
- Disctance From Airport : 39 km
- Transportation Method : Private luxury car transfer, chauffeur service, or private helicopter transfer from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to the resort (approx. 35-45 minutes drive).
Asaba
Izu, Shizuoka, Japan
- Number of Rooms : 12
- Disctance From Airport : 135 km
- Transportation Method : Private car transfer or train travel via Shinkansen from Haneda Airport (HND) / Tokyo Station to Mishima Station, followed by the Izuhakone Railway to Shuzenji Station and a short 10-minute taxi ride to the ryokan.
Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
Mahé, Seychelles
- Number of Rooms : 30
- Disctance From Airport : 10 km
- Transportation Method : Private luxury car transfer or helicopter transfer from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to the resort (approx. 20-30 minutes drive).
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Number of Rooms : 63
- Disctance From Airport : Approximately 60 km from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
- Transportation Method : Private car transfer from Chiang Rai Airport to Chiang Saen, followed by a private longtail boat or Nakara Boat along the Mekong River to the resort jetty; the journey takes approximately two hours. Road transfers can also be arranged by the resort.
Ananda In The Himalayas
Narendra Nagar, Tehri-Garhwal, India
- Number of Rooms : 78 (widely reported total, including guest rooms, suites and villas; Ananda's own site does not publish one single figure but confirms: 4 Garden Suites, 1 Ananda Suite, 1 Viceregal Suite, and 3 Ananda Villas — 2 Two-Bedroom Villas and 1 One-Bedroom Villa — with the remaining rooms split across Deluxe Palace/Garden View, Deluxe Valley View, Deluxe Valley View (Premium Floors) and Deluxe Suite categories)
- Disctance From Airport : Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) — approximately 35 km / 22 miles, about a 45-minute drive
- Transportation Method : Frequent daily flights (Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India) connect Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, in about 45 minutes in the air, followed by a 40–45 minute scenic drive to Ananda. By train, daily services run from Delhi to Haridwar (about 4.5 hours), followed by a 90-minute drive. Private helicopter transfer from Delhi to Ananda's own helipad (5 minutes from the resort) takes approximately 2 hours. A direct drive from Delhi takes approximately 4–6 hours depending on traffic. Ananda can arrange car transfers to/from the airport or railway station on request.
Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York
New York, NY, United States
- Number of Rooms : 114
- Disctance From Airport : LaGuardia Airport (LGA), approximately 35 minutes by car; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), approximately 45 minutes; John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), approximately 63 minutes
- Transportation Method : Private car or luxury car service from any of New York's three main airports; the hotel also offers luxury car rides throughout Manhattan.
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
St. Moritz, Switzerland
- Number of Rooms : 157
- Disctance From Airport : Zurich Airport (ZRH), approximately 3 hours by car; Samedan Airport (local), approximately 15 minutes; St. Moritz railway station, walking distance with complimentary pick-up
- Transportation Method : Free train station pick-up is offered; the hotel also provides a free area shuttle in St. Moritz.
Amanoi
Ninh Hai, Vinh Hy Village, Vietnam
- Number of Rooms : 44 (33 Pavilions, Villas & Wellness Pool Villas, plus 11 Residences of varying bedroom counts)
- Disctance From Airport : Cam Ranh Airport (CXR), approximately 75 kilometres
- Transportation Method : A 75-minute private car transfer from Cam Ranh Airport (CXR), which is itself 65 minutes by air from Ho Chi Minh City, 75 minutes from Da Nang, or 105 minutes from Hanoi.
Amanpulo
Pamalican Island, Cuyo Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines
- Number of Rooms : 59 (42 Casitas and 17 private Villas)
- Disctance From Airport : Accessible only by a private 70-minute flight from Manila to Amanpulo's own airstrip on Pamalican Island (approximately 360km / 288km south-west of Manila, depending on source)
- Transportation Method : Guests fly directly from Manila to Amanpulo in a 15-seat, twin-engine turboprop aircraft, landing at the resort's own private airstrip; flight time is approximately 70 minutes each way. Complimentary car transfer from Manila's international airport to Amanpulo's private lounge and hangar is provided for same-day flight connections.