AmanZoe (Greece)
Nov 7, 2012, 7:33 am
#106
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Adrian Zecha always says that at times of crisis, raise the rates. Frankly, given the absolute supremacy of both Amans, in Turkey & Greece, I can't blame him. They are impeccable.
Nov 7, 2012, 8:28 am
#107
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ruya and zoe are through oct 2013, will be interesting to see if they end up doing seasons or not
previous discussion >
they might end up extending intro like ruya.
ruya put up and took down 1100/1200 rates. i presume that will be after apr 2013.
IIRC sveti had 2 seasons (summer premium) before changing to 1 season.
i do know i (and others) have posts discussing these and other changes, should incl sveti specifics.
it may have been Pierre&Cedric who first posted about ruya putting up new rates.
ruya put up and took down 1100/1200 rates. i presume that will be after apr 2013.
IIRC sveti had 2 seasons (summer premium) before changing to 1 season.
i do know i (and others) have posts discussing these and other changes, should incl sveti specifics.
it may have been Pierre&Cedric who first posted about ruya putting up new rates.
shows intro originally ended apr 30 2012, before being extended to apr 30 2013
http://www.amanresorts.com/amanruya/rates.aspx
other season changes include >
http://web.archive.org/web/201012191...fan/rates.aspx (become annual)
http://web.archive.org/web/200912171...iri/rates.aspx (become annual)
and
http://web.archive.org/web/201012201...ani/rates.aspx
http://web.archive.org/web/201104300...ani/rates.aspx (4 seasons to 3)
gani and ruya have done things with meals like puri (actually in rates not exclusives)
will be interesting to see what both do with residential villas in hotel inventory, with zoe first
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Nov 7, 2012 at 9:20 am
Nov 7, 2012, 10:15 am
#108
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Nov 8, 2012, 6:32 am
#109
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Agree that the Spa at Amanzo'e is spectacular, whilst Amanruya only has a temporary 2-room spa right now as it has yet to build the proper spa.
Actually, Kage, all the accommodation at Amanruya is virtually identical - the only thing that changes is the shape of the pool in the gardens.
Actually, Kage, all the accommodation at Amanruya is virtually identical - the only thing that changes is the shape of the pool in the gardens.
Nov 8, 2012, 6:37 am
#110
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thats what i was referring to - pool design, not just shape
amanzoe are all exactly the same 6/12m infinity heated, so guaranteed
is there a 'VIP' spa suite at amanzoe? im sure when aman has them they have good name instead of 'VIP'
amanzoe are all exactly the same 6/12m infinity heated, so guaranteed
is there a 'VIP' spa suite at amanzoe? im sure when aman has them they have good name instead of 'VIP'
Nov 8, 2012, 6:40 am
#111
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There are several couple's suites in the spa at Amanzo'e - they all looked VIP to me! Great treatments!!
Jun 28, 2013, 7:43 am
#112
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at Zoe we were also bombarded with very similar questions from GM`s to restaurant managers to beach boys. `first visit to Greece?` upon answering the guaranteed next question `one of the islands?` and then they seemed totally puzzled that we had even visited the Peloponnese before. After a while it became a bit funny (and annoying) so we pre-answered rather generic Yes we`ve been to Greece, Yes to the Islands and Yes, also to the mainland ;-)
Felt too trained and generic, i would prefer have a nice day Mr. whenever you pass by which leaves you the choice of starting a conversation.
Felt too trained and generic, i would prefer have a nice day Mr. whenever you pass by which leaves you the choice of starting a conversation.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 28, 2013 at 8:51 am
Jun 28, 2013, 8:04 am
#114
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part of how i approach this >
is this happening on last day of extended stay for every new person you run into?
differentiation between guests from same continent vs guests from different continent? and other demographics.
context of how question comes up? including guest's service preference and guest's behavior.
i recall aman discussion here including staff always knowing about and asking about your activities.
only asia/bali? a factor of the smaller properties with low occupancy, and asian service?
getting that at aman? you? what?
is this happening on last day of extended stay for every new person you run into?
differentiation between guests from same continent vs guests from different continent? and other demographics.
context of how question comes up? including guest's service preference and guest's behavior.
i recall aman discussion here including staff always knowing about and asking about your activities.
only asia/bali? a factor of the smaller properties with low occupancy, and asian service?
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 28, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Jun 28, 2013, 10:30 am
#115
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part of how i approach this - is this happening on last day of (possibly long) stay for every new person you run into?
also, differentiation between guests from same continent vs guests from different continent?
i recall aman discussion here including staff always knowing about and asking about your activities. (only asia/bali?)
getting that at aman? you? what?
also, differentiation between guests from same continent vs guests from different continent?
i recall aman discussion here including staff always knowing about and asking about your activities. (only asia/bali?)
getting that at aman? you? what?
Jul 30, 2013, 2:14 am
#116
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Geneva
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Amanzoe impressions
A few pics from our stay in May. Mixed weather throughout the days but a great time nevertheless. The architecture is truly stunning, I`ll let the pictures speak for itself
The main pool
On the way to the beach club by bike
Private pool
The Spa
Beach club
One of the few rainy days a year
After sunset as seen from Yoga pavilion
The main pool
On the way to the beach club by bike
Private pool
The Spa
Beach club
One of the few rainy days a year
After sunset as seen from Yoga pavilion
Aug 3, 2013, 6:23 pm
#118
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It's not as simple as that. Aman is wondering if they may need a lager pool area, so there was a thought to build a third pool (OK 4th if you count the kid's pool) so that nobody would feel crowded. They are looking at how people use the beach club, and how crowded it gets before they decide, which I think is pretty sensible. Also, Ed Tuttle didn't like the sand and was having it changed - that's Aman for you!
Aug 4, 2013, 6:58 am
#119
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