Resorts like Aman resorts?
Oct 17, 2011, 6:00 am
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Do any of you ever get up from the table after a meal in a non Aman property and forget to sign the check or notice that is was placed on the table? I have finished a meal got up only to have the staff come over to me and say please sign the bill and I have to remind myself that this is how the rest of the world does it.
It's ok if you are trusting I guess. Personally I like to check my bill.
Feb 3, 2012, 10:59 pm
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Unfortunately....I have been confirmed by several locals that this project has been dropped without any further notice.
They said only the entrance has been built, but the grounds itself is empty. I guess Capella did not have enough funds to finish it
Niseko can really use a more upscale hotel, I stayed at Kimamaya, it was decent, nothing too luxurious, it's now part of the Design Hotels collection
They said only the entrance has been built, but the grounds itself is empty. I guess Capella did not have enough funds to finish it
Niseko can really use a more upscale hotel, I stayed at Kimamaya, it was decent, nothing too luxurious, it's now part of the Design Hotels collection
Feb 5, 2012, 1:12 am
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Apparently Adrian Zecha himself is a fan of Wolgan Valley. I have not been, but cannot wait to go.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is much closer to an Aman level experience than it is to any other Ritz-Carlton property. It will be interesting to see how the future Ritz-Carlton Reserve resorts turn out.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is much closer to an Aman level experience than it is to any other Ritz-Carlton property. It will be interesting to see how the future Ritz-Carlton Reserve resorts turn out.
Feb 5, 2012, 3:50 am
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Apparently Adrian Zecha himself is a fan of Wolgan Valley. I have not been, but cannot wait to go.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is much closer to an Aman level experience than it is to any other Ritz-Carlton property. It will be interesting to see how the future Ritz-Carlton Reserve resorts turn out.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is much closer to an Aman level experience than it is to any other Ritz-Carlton property. It will be interesting to see how the future Ritz-Carlton Reserve resorts turn out.
If only more RCs are like this one , it was good that we checked it out " on a whim " when we were at Amanpuri , a pleasant day trip
Feb 5, 2012, 6:59 pm
#23
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Apparently Adrian Zecha himself is a fan of Wolgan Valley. I have not been, but cannot wait to go.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is much closer to an Aman level experience than it is to any other Ritz-Carlton property. It will be interesting to see how the future Ritz-Carlton Reserve resorts turn out.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is much closer to an Aman level experience than it is to any other Ritz-Carlton property. It will be interesting to see how the future Ritz-Carlton Reserve resorts turn out.
Feb 8, 2012, 3:49 am
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I have stayed at the Dewa. It is a nice hotel with a very kind staff team.
Unfortunately, it is not near to the same level as an Aman, however it is the best accomodation on Koh Chang for service quality. You can usually find very good (low) prices for the Dewa on agoda.
Unfortunately, it is not near to the same level as an Aman, however it is the best accomodation on Koh Chang for service quality. You can usually find very good (low) prices for the Dewa on agoda.
Feb 9, 2012, 10:03 pm
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Back on topic: Southern Ocean Lodge is definitely Aman, but also Longitude at Uluru or Lizard Island.
Tower Lodge (a new R&C) is very private too.
But can we define a typical Aman? They are increasingly different. You can not compare Amangalla with Amandelhi or Amankila. Of course all three have character, charm and personal service tough.
Sep 16, 2014, 12:54 pm
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I would add The Upper House in Hong Kong and Singita Lebombo and Singita Boulders in South Africa.
Have been to all 5 of Indonesian Amans, as well as Amansara, Aman Summer Palace, and Amangani. We loved the UH and Singita experiences as much as Aman.
Have been to all 5 of Indonesian Amans, as well as Amansara, Aman Summer Palace, and Amangani. We loved the UH and Singita experiences as much as Aman.
Sep 20, 2014, 9:18 am
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Love the design and whole feel of UH.