Originally Posted by
Richey66
A bit OT, but can someone explain to me, what is so special about Aman, that they are able to charge exorbitant prices, even compared to Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton resorts, etc ? What do they offer, that other uber-luxury hotels do not?
It's a different kind of luxury. More personal, intuitive. Some magazines refer to it as staying in the private residence of a friend, a gracious host. That's PR, but you get the idea. Basically they sell great taste, incredibly high service levels and true hospitality. The rest depends on the individual property and is controversial.