Amanjena Marrakesh closure dates for renovations
Jun 4, 2015, 9:36 am
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Amanjena Marrakesh closure dates for renovations
Amanjena will be closed for four months, start 7 June 2015 and reopening 17 October 2015. I haven't seen this posted anywhere else and wanted to pass it along.
Last edited by obscure2k; Jun 4, 2015 at 11:44 am
Jun 4, 2015, 11:58 am
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There was a nice Aman Spa even years ago with a relaxation area facing the golf course .
The orange trees must be very mature now .
Astrid K from Ruya was promoted to Resident Manager at Jena this spring
The orange trees must be very mature now .
Astrid K from Ruya was promoted to Resident Manager at Jena this spring
Jun 5, 2015, 5:15 am
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FlyerEC I do know there is Spa, but frankly it's an older design, it's not considered an Aman Spa and, quite frankly, shouldn't be considered as such. I think it can't keep up with other Spas in the area, in terms of... everything? Hardware, therapists, command of English, ...
TravelK Thanks!
TravelK Thanks!
Jun 5, 2015, 5:59 pm
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Yes scented , agreed , as stated that ' s years ago , & was ahead of its time then . But way back there was no such thing as an Aman Spa 
That ' s why with so many new attractive ' choices ' in the vicinity , Jena is being refreshed & not too soon .
Even now , there are Amans with no spas , let alone an Aman Spa . Some owners have not made a move here even after much discussion
That ' s why with so many new attractive ' choices ' in the vicinity , Jena is being refreshed & not too soon .
Even now , there are Amans with no spas , let alone an Aman Spa . Some owners have not made a move here even after much discussion
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Jun 5, 2015, 6:26 pm
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Jena is such a classic design, especially compared to the new kids like Palais Namaskar, which has this horrific faux-Moroccan nightclub vibe to it. The expansion or addition of a proper spa is just what this place needs. Has bugged me for years and about time as Marrakech aims to become a spa destination.
This might be more appropriate for the general Amanresorts thread, at the risk of re-starting the celebrity endorsement / Doronin discussion
https://instagram.com/p/2REYCpFiCy/?...ictoriabeckham
https://instagram.com/p/2Mu6GkCGks/?...by=evalongoria
This might be more appropriate for the general Amanresorts thread, at the risk of re-starting the celebrity endorsement / Doronin discussion
https://instagram.com/p/2REYCpFiCy/?...ictoriabeckham
https://instagram.com/p/2Mu6GkCGks/?...by=evalongoria
Jul 29, 2015, 11:57 am
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Aman never had the money for a proper spa, but they did have the plans. I heard, allegedly, that Ed Tuttle didn't want to do it and that the new people were asking various architects if they would, so yes, part of the work will include a proper spa.
I just hope they don't offer colonic irrigation, which is, allegedly, something that Mr Doronin is rather fond of as part of his 'wellness' thinking.
I just hope they don't offer colonic irrigation, which is, allegedly, something that Mr Doronin is rather fond of as part of his 'wellness' thinking.
Sep 24, 2015, 7:29 am
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well I heard the details.. they are calling it a refurbishment not a renovation...
- changing the Thai Restauarant to Japanese
- additional of a Kids/Family pool
- one additional room (new type I think) bringing total rooms to 39...
FDW
- changing the Thai Restauarant to Japanese
- additional of a Kids/Family pool
- one additional room (new type I think) bringing total rooms to 39...
FDW
Sep 24, 2015, 8:20 pm
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more like aman's 4th naoki
- puri - naoki
- summer palace - naoki
- venice opened with japanese overseen by same chef
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanjen...ess-experience
kind of vague
it has 39 rooms now
- puri - naoki
- summer palace - naoki
- venice opened with japanese overseen by same chef
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanjen...ess-experience
Currently undergoing a makeover, Amanjena’s spa
it has 39 rooms now