Tatler's Glamorous Gala Honors Top Hotels, Bars, and Restaurants
From Bangkok to Dubai, the Tatler Best Awards 2025 celebrated the ultimate best-in-class hospitality, crowning Hotel, Restaurant, and Bar of the Year!
A Night of Glamour: Tatler Best Awards 2025 Honors Regional Excellence
The Tatler Best Awards concluded its two-day celebration of the finest in hospitality with a spectacular black-tie gala dinner in Bangkok, honoring the Best-in-Class award winners across the Asia-Pacific and, for the first time, the Middle East.
The prestigious event, presented in partnership with Mastercard and Priceless, SJM Resorts, S.A., Siam Paragon, and Amazing Thailand, recognized 51 exceptional recipients. These awards represent the pinnacle of excellence in the region's dynamic hospitality scene, covering highly coveted categories like Hotel of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Bar of the Year.
The Best-in-Class Winners
The top honors for 2025 were awarded to:
Asia-Pacific Winners:
Hotel of the Year: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (Thailand)
Restaurant of the Year: Sézanne (Japan)
Bar of the Year: Bar Leone (Hong Kong)
Middle East Winners:
Hotel of the Year: Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Saudi Arabia)
Restaurant of the Year: Trèsind Studio (Dubai)
Bar of the Year: Honeycomb Hi-Fi (Dubai)
The night also featured the presentation of the Legacy Award to Michelle Garnaut, founder of M on the Bund, recognizing her pioneering and cultural impact on Mainland China’s dining landscape since 1999.
A Feast for the Senses
More than 400 guests, including international royalty and celebrities like Tunku Jamie Nadzimuddin, HRH Sarimah Ibrahim, and Awal Ashaari, gathered at Paragon Hall for a multi-course gala dinner. The meal was a collaborative masterpiece prepared by a star-studded lineup of five acclaimed chefs, including Sujira Pongmorn (Khaan) and Dej Kewkacha (Gaggan at Louis Vuitton) from Thailand.
"Tonight reflects what Tatler Best is all about–bringing together the people, stories and passions that define excellence across our region," said Michel Lamunière, Chairman and CEO of Tatler Asia.
The evening, which began with an emotive opening performance by Swiss cellist Jodokcello, culminated in a high-energy after-party led by DJ and Music Director Daryll Griggs, concluding an unforgettable celebration of talent, community, and innovation.
The Celebration Continues
The awards momentum extends throughout the city with the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Bangkok (October 17–25). This exciting series features a lineup of bespoke, one-night-only menus and mixology collaborations, uniting award-winning culinary and beverage talents from 16 destinations across the region. This initiative reinforces the Tatler Best Awards' role as a year-round platform for connection and collaboration.
