Originally Posted by blueline7 (Post 16681394)

I will be focusing a little more on my attempt to unravel the mystery of Aman Resorts. Part of my mission was to find out, 'Why all the fuss about Aman', and I did in fact get to the bottom of this question.

Originally Posted by blueline7 (Post 16681451)

Upon arrival, I was met after alighting from the Jetbridge, by a private arrival service representative contracted by Amandari, who guided me effortlessly through all the various immigration and security queues in a somewhat chaotic environment. This was an invaluable service and saved a lot of time and a big headache upon arrival. The airport was very, very busy, and being able to jump just about every queue was a god-send. The arrival service is included by Aman, and makes selecting Aman a very good choice, although I understand some arrival services are available for the general public as well. Arrival service in Bali is a must in my opinion.

The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.

Originally Posted by paul2 (Post 17721873)

It looks like 2012 will be starting positively for Amanresorts with confirmation that Adrian Zecha is on the Qatari board :

http://www.qnhc.com/index.php?option...=64&Itemid=176

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 17723798)

bizarre to see it leak that way, and again no coverage.

they own 2 RC and 7 other properties, not including upcoming tangier JV.

Originally Posted by behuman (Post 17736619)

When I see Adrian Zecha messing with these people http://www.qnhc.com/index.php?option...=64&Itemid=176 I wonder if I will still be a guest of any Aman should they take over the whole company which we all know is for sale.

The reasons as below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Qatar

http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/c...tar?id=1011226

What a wonderful place for a holiday !

Originally Posted by damaxer91 (Post 17738893)

Check this out: http://blogs.wsj.com/dealjournalindi...-group-report/

Doesn't look like good news...

Originally Posted by aesla11 (Post 17738390)

Unfortunately, most of the Muslim world has become this way. Why don't we stop trading with Qataris, Bahrainis, Saudis,....? What must be said however is that these guys do have good taste and should keep up Aman resorts in high standards.

Originally Posted by aesla11 (Post 17738390)

Why don't we stop trading with Qataris, Bahrainis, Saudis,....? What must be said however is that these guys do have good taste and should keep up Aman resorts in high standards.

Originally Posted by mrakant (Post 17753083)

China HNA has a poor track record and soon you will see bus loads at resorts to maintain profitability. I doubt any good managers will stay........deal is on track and sadly it was first mistake to sell to DLF and now nail in coffin!

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 17723798)

they own 2 RC and 7 other properties, not including upcoming tangier JV.

Originally Posted by opxzaw (Post 8793606)

What I understand from our conversations with Sean [Flakelar @ jiwo] is that Silverlink was sold but that Zecha still controls the management company. He told us that Zecha is now only interested in the management contracts

Originally Posted by FlyingDoctorwu (Post 17803687)

Wife wants to go to Greece in October.. any news on when this property might possibly open?

Originally Posted by FlyingDoctorwu (Post 17803687)

Wife wants to go to Greece in October.. any news on when this property might possibly open?

FDW

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17818527)

In Yogyakarta in April by myself, really want to spend a few nights (or at least 2) at Amanjiwo. How is Amanjiwo for solo travellers?

The service is not necessarily important to me...I won't spend much time in the hotel (Borobudur and Prambanan being my main tours) and being a solo traveller I am not going to spend time in restuarants either.

But how many single travellers do you get normally at Aman resorts? Are they treated like green aliens?

Originally Posted by Hubertus (Post 17823415)

Ciao guys,
does anyone know if Gary Tyson is still the GM of Amantaka?
Thanks for your help.
H.

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17824256)

But changes soon at Amanwana & Aman SS.

Originally Posted by Hubertus (Post 17823415)

Ciao guys,
does anyone know if Gary Tyson is still the GM of Amantaka?
Thanks for your help.
H.

Originally Posted by paul2 (Post 17824838)

Hi FlyerEC, glad to hear you're enjoying Amankila and the other resorts.

Where is Henry off to?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17825975)

Catch with with Gary at Amantaka soon.

Kevin B is off to Aman SS & Livio to Wana :)
Now , Henry - slipped my mind - will post later , better catch up on sleep.

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17824256)

Yes, seeing him in a couple of weeks.

But changes soon at Amanwana & Aman SS.

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle (Post 17817546)

Soft opening around end May beginning June.

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17777334)

I am travelling solo sometime in 2012 to south east asia...

Flying in from LHR, I would preferrably like to arrive at SIN, stay a few nights and splurge at Marina Bay Sands, or Capella, and then start my budget tour.

...Malaysia doesn't appeal to me much, as a budget traveller. Of course, I would love to visit The Datai but not going to happen.

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17838825)

Is it possible to visit Aman properties as a guest and walk around the resort with a video camera filming the property and its amenities? Maybe get a guided tour by a member of staff?

If I was a paying guest, I could do this easily. But do I need to be a paying guest? I need the material for my YouTube channel.

For example, some larger resorts have restuarants and boutique shops which the public can come and explore (and basically have access to everything except the rooms), but I am not sure how this works with something as exclusive as Aman.

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17839511)

Yes, very serious. I aim to travel the world and film all the best luxury hotel resorts and upload them to my YouTube account. Why would I not be serious?

If I can do this without actually paying then all the better.

Don't get me wrong, I would love to visit Aman and stay at their resorts, but if I am in Phuket and wanted to use Amanpuri's restuarant, then why not film the resort before and after I eat?

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17924588)

I tried to book Amanjiwo in April, and the website told me no vacancies. I then emailed concierge, and he replied to say there were vacancies. Then I checked on website again, and there were no vacancies. :rolleyes:

So now I chose Sheraton Mustika. Aman's problem, not mine. Think of the money I save.

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 18019876)

I don't understand where people get all their money from on this forum.

If you are all millionnaires then you wouldn't be wasting time on forums on the net, you'd probably get your butler to do it for you.

I've just booked 3 nights in KL - at the Furama Bukit Bintang. My budget wouldn't stretch to anything more expensive, not even Traders. :(

Guess I'm in the wrong job. :td:

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 18080827)

Staying at the Puding Shangri-La for 1 night in May. I have not been to Shanghai before, but was sold on this property long ago.

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17818527)

The service is not necessarily important to me...I won't spend much time in the hotel (Borobudur and Prambanan being my main tours) and being a solo traveller I am not going to spend time in restuarants either.

But how many single travellers do you get normally at Aman resorts? Are they treated like green aliens?

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17819860)

I've been at some Amans by myself, & it's quite wonderful...Have met others enjoying time on own too.

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17349278)

I am thinking of making a first ever trip to an Aman Resort in 2012, but I would be going solo on this occasion.

I have stayed at other luxury hotels on my own, such as Marina Bay Sands (don't laugh), Madinat Jumeirah Al Qasr, MO Dhara Dhevi, and Shangri-La's Boracay Resort.

Please be honest with me, how strange is it to go to an Aman Resort on your own?

Originally Posted by blueline7 (Post 17349304)

There is not the slightest reason to be concerned

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17349536)

You'll be fine. Have done it often enough

Originally Posted by instyleprincess (Post 17349851)

You'll be just fine going on your own

Originally Posted by MegatopLover (Post 17350201)

I know someone who frequented Amandari on her own

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle (Post 17350517)

Over the years I have met loads of single guests at Amans...I have only done this once

Originally Posted by zigzag (Post 17352825)

I've done Amanjiwo on my own and felt very comfortable

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17352907)

Aman is lovely to be at either alone...I've also met some travelling alone.

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 17829426)

thanks FlyerEC for third reply :eek:

i knew i was having deja vu... from october 28 >

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17829949)

If you aren't going to add anything to the discussion then please do not destroy others' threads with inane quoting.

Flagged.

Originally Posted by FlyerEC (Post 17826666)

Oh yes, H & C are off to Greece !!

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 17838825)

Is it possible to visit Aman properties as a guest and walk around the resort with a video camera filming the property and its amenities? Maybe get a guided tour by a member of staff?

If I was a paying guest, I could do this easily. But do I need to be a paying guest? I need the material for my YouTube channel.

For example, some larger resorts have restuarants and boutique shops which the public can come and explore (and basically have access to everything except the rooms), but I am not sure how this works with something as exclusive as Aman.

Originally Posted by LarkSFO (Post 17839241)

Are you serious?