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Jan 28, 2015, 3:24 pm
#1366
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
I agree! We had a Borobodur Pool Suite on the front row about a third of the way from the right side where the Amanjiwo Suite/Villa is located. The privacy was fantastic (though when on the front row, locals and staff working in the fields can potentially see onto your deck, FWIW).
Jan 29, 2015, 2:20 pm
#1367
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
Thanks for all your comments 
Swisshotel the Stamford has a special rate to secure a room with a view towards the Padang (SG50 National Day Premium package / parade & fireworks view).
Actually I have not tried to reach GM of Amankila & Amanjiwo.
We booked an ocean suite at Amankila as we will probably spend most of our time by the main pools & beach club. At Amanjiwo we booked the Dalem Jiwo suite, pictures look stunning and choice was obvious We really loved our stay at Amanbagh last year for its remote location and the atmosphere. I expect Amanjiwo to offer similar experience, am I right?
We'll spend one night only at Peninsula Manila, it was booked directly by Amanpulo. Is it really that bad, shall we ask to move?
Swisshotel the Stamford has a special rate to secure a room with a view towards the Padang (SG50 National Day Premium package / parade & fireworks view).
Actually I have not tried to reach GM of Amankila & Amanjiwo.
We booked an ocean suite at Amankila as we will probably spend most of our time by the main pools & beach club. At Amanjiwo we booked the Dalem Jiwo suite, pictures look stunning and choice was obvious
We really loved our stay at Amanbagh last year for its remote location and the atmosphere. I expect Amanjiwo to offer similar experience, am I right?We'll spend one night only at Peninsula Manila, it was booked directly by Amanpulo. Is it really that bad, shall we ask to move?
Last edited by Pierre&Cédric; Jan 29, 2015 at 2:49 pm
Jan 31, 2015, 4:43 pm
#1369
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
After an exhausting but exhilarating trip to Africa over the holidays, we are keeping it closer to home in 2015:
February:
StR Mexico City (dining at Pujol, Quintonil, Biko, Merotoro)
March:
Chatwal NYC (dining at Eleven Madison Park)
W Boston
April:
Amangiri
May:
StR San Francisco (dining at Quince, Benu)
June:
XV Beacon, Boston (with mothers)
September:
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel (wedding)
November:
StR Punta Mita (Thanksgiving)
February:
StR Mexico City (dining at Pujol, Quintonil, Biko, Merotoro)
March:
Chatwal NYC (dining at Eleven Madison Park)
W Boston
April:
Amangiri
May:
StR San Francisco (dining at Quince, Benu)
June:
XV Beacon, Boston (with mothers)
September:
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel (wedding)
November:
StR Punta Mita (Thanksgiving)
Last edited by bhrubin; Feb 2, 2015 at 9:58 am
Feb 5, 2015, 5:24 pm
#1375
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,737
Write up no matter what..... I've never stayed but I enjoy the newsletters the GM Ari puts together. Seems like a savvy fella.
Feb 5, 2015, 7:01 pm
#1376
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: YOW, previously YYT
Programs: AC E50K, Fairmont Plat, NEXUS
Posts: 390
Heading to Beijing for this first time this March, and have booked a three night stay in a suite at the Fairmont Beijing. Looks like a beautiful hotel, and the reviews have been great! Looking forward to it
Feb 6, 2015, 11:37 am
#1377
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 1,782
Feb 7, 2015, 9:43 pm
#1378
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,667
Just arrived at Amanjiwo. Did I say that it is an absolutely stunning resort. Even after having stayed at or visited 12 other Amans, this is simply an exceptional experience !
Feb 8, 2015, 12:40 am
#1379
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Location: Southern California, USA
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My favorite Aman, and one of my top 2 hotel experiences ever. I envy you! Take the bike ride around the local villages if you get the chance--I normally hate that but it was pure magic, especially seeing and meeting the local villagers. And of course you will absolutely love Borobodur.