Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 18080720)

:td:

For Amanjunkies and other people who have stayed at the resort...

What is the fascination with Amanpulo?

It seems to be one of the best reviewed Amans (minus the food) in the world. Yet for me, a beach resort (fullscale or boutique) in Philippines means Boracay. Anything else other than Boracay seems a waste of time.

This is the problem I have with Amanpulo. It is not located in a good place.

If Boracay is supposed to be touristy, or backpackerish, why could you not stay at the high-end and reclusive Shangri-La Boracay Resort, for example? You won't see many working class people there, that's for sure.

Most other Amans seems to be located in prime locations within the countries they are built (apart from Amankila), but Amanpulo just seems pointless to me.

Unless you're a huge Amanjunkie, why would you even know the place existed?

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 18080799)

Bye, then. You won't be missed.

Your post has been reported.

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 18080879)

http://www.nytimes.com/1988/09/18/tr...rt-island.html

The Amanpuri (Post Office Box 196, Surin Beach, Phuket; Bangkok office telephone 2500746-7) has 40 Thai-style bungalows of 1,200 square feet each, and all with sea views. A bungalow for two during the summer season costs $181 a day, from Nov. 1 to April 30, $302. Two restaurants serve Italian and Thai food; dinner for two is about $100. Amenities include swimming pool, tennis and squash courts as well as deep-sea fishing boats for hire.

summer / winter / dinner for 2 / property / rooms
$181 $302 $100 amanpuri 40+x
$105 $140 $30 Phuket Yacht Club 108
$102 $xxx $48 Le Meridien Phuket 464 (buffet dinner)
$094 $xxx $32 Coral Beach Hotel 202
$221 $258 $xx Club Mediterranee 300 (incl full board, wine, transfers)

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 18081231)

my introduction to the island was Amanpuri

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 18080720)

For Amanjunkies and other people who have stayed at the resort... What is the fascination with Amanpulo?
It seems to be one of the best reviewed Amans (minus the food) in the world. Yet for me, a beach resort (fullscale or boutique) in Philippines means Boracay. Anything else other than Boracay seems a waste of time.
This is the problem I have with Amanpulo. It is not located in a good place.
If Boracay is supposed to be touristy, or backpackerish, why could you not stay at the high-end and reclusive Shangri-La Boracay Resort, for example? You won't see many working class people there, that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Ericka (Post 18085576)

I think A380 either doesn't understand the Amanresorts concept or doesn't care for it. Aman isn't "talking" to him, and that's OK.

Amanpulo doesn't want to be on Borocay. Generally speaking, Amanresorts don't want to be in predictable locations...the further off the beaten path the better.

Originally Posted by grumbler (Post 18086312)

any news about DLF's supposed sale of the chain?

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 18086371)

Some properties are waiting for it to be finalized before additional facilities can be added .. e.g. some need proper ' spa ' or gym, etc

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 18086332)

its just a question of whether they are willing to accept the offers they get...
my last post http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18014678-post64.html

Originally Posted by grumbler (Post 18086312)

Not to crash any Aman reveries, but any news about DLF's supposed sale of the chain ?

Originally Posted by grumbler (Post 18086312)

Not to crash any Aman reveries, but any news about DLF's supposed sale of the chain ?

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle (Post 18090361)

Delayed until 2013.

Originally Posted by jonquil (Post 18096801)

hello to everyone..
if anyone is considering a mediterranean vacation in spring or summer i must suggest Amanruya on Agean cost of Turkey which The Times magazine selected as "best for style" on its best Mediterranean beach resorts.
i had the chance to visit it once its one of the most spectacular hotels i have been to. the resort combines luxury, style and tranquillity so well that after getting there you feel as if you are in a whole different world...
the architecture is both breathtaking and unpredenting, its the perfect fit of modern and tradition...
as The Times stated, every detail in the resort gives the guest the feeling of comfort. the spacious lobbies and restaurants creates the feeling of luxury in a very serene way. i must say that the Istanbul based arhcitects, Emine&Mehmet Ogun found the perfect balance between all these elements and created an oasis of peace.
Gabriel Lousada, GM of the resort has done a wonderful job also..
service is great and every employee is attending and very humble, food is magnificent you can taste very nice&delicate combinations of local food and other selections of world cuisine.
so if one values style, serenity, comfort & luxury Amanruya is among the best choices avaible..

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 18071541)

at aman new delhi >
that excludes the 28 lodhi (67 total)
lodhi building shown?

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 18086332)

its just a question of whether they are willing to accept the offers they get..
speaking of which, if acquisition did indeed include $200mm debt, that might be a problem
DLF re debt - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17423104-post607.html
and actually, did the debt "force" aman to sell in the first place..
my last post http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18014678-post64.html
did anyone take a look at the 2009 annual report i linked here? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17423090-post28.html
http://articles.economictimes.indiat...an-resorts-dlf >

im assuming for this quarter, but no idea re structure (see above annual report for example)
conference call transcripts would be useful, but ive only found one in the past

good info. if thats the only thing DLF is doing, theyre certainly good owner for aman.

:cool: :D

FlyerEC, would you consider temporarily enabling private messaging?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/profi...do=editoptions

Originally Posted by grumbler (Post 18103517)

not really characterized by efficiencies

Originally Posted by jja34-1 (Post 2677078)

Not sure how they manage to do it in the current market(possibly the very high rates and very dedicated following), but their economics are terrific. I know someone who has access to their balance sheet and let's just say this person is laughing all the way to the bank.

[This message has been edited by jja34-1 (edited 08-04-2003).]

Originally Posted by grumbler (Post 18103517)

Oberoi...Reliance continues to increase its stake