Amanresorts Thread 2014 (Started by Amanjunkie)
Dec 26, 2014, 6:58 am
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It ' s been more than a year since opening & Sean F is now at N'oi so service , etc should be improving .
Yes , those good old days ..
Perhaps should revisit Trisara
Missed Huka Lodge , that ' s what happens when the travels dovetails with the Queen ' s like during the Commonwealth Games
Yes , those good old days ..
Perhaps should revisit Trisara
Missed Huka Lodge , that ' s what happens when the travels dovetails with the Queen ' s like during the Commonwealth Games
Dec 26, 2014, 11:24 am
#122
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Dec 26, 2014, 8:56 pm
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#113 - yeap.
N'oi is impressive property however a long way to go service wise and a steep learning curve of them...
Longing those glorious Aman years... I remember I had dinner with one of the GMs in Bali years ago who was talking then about the Amans in cities. Was absolutely delighted with their interpretation of city hotels with palazzo papadopoli. But tokyo...really...!
Happy to travel anywhere for a lovely, well run, attentive, unpretentious, genuine property...
N'oi is impressive property however a long way to go service wise and a steep learning curve of them...
Longing those glorious Aman years... I remember I had dinner with one of the GMs in Bali years ago who was talking then about the Amans in cities. Was absolutely delighted with their interpretation of city hotels with palazzo papadopoli. But tokyo...really...!
Happy to travel anywhere for a lovely, well run, attentive, unpretentious, genuine property...
Dec 28, 2014, 6:54 am
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Upper House, for me, is a four star. Its design is very dated and somewhat cheap and its food and service match that. I sincerely hope that this is not seen as the benchmark for Aman's new urban wonders!
Dec 29, 2014, 6:51 am
#125
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Aman (formerly Amanresorts) have launched Aman Tokyo as the 'first' city Aman, but as most of us realise, having known Amanresorts rather longer than the people who now run it, it is not. Amanresorts' history of city hotels is not encouraging, apart from Aman Canal Grande (which is more resort than city) - Aman Delhi, Carcosa Seri Negara et al.
Upper House, for me, is a four star. Its design is very dated and somewhat cheap and its food and service match that. I sincerely hope that this is not seen as the benchmark for Aman's new urban wonders!
Upper House, for me, is a four star. Its design is very dated and somewhat cheap and its food and service match that. I sincerely hope that this is not seen as the benchmark for Aman's new urban wonders!
I agree on Upper House's food and service, but don't think its design is dated at all.
Anyway, we'll have to wait and see how Aman Tokyo does I suppose!
Dec 31, 2014, 10:52 pm
#126
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I'm avid follower of this thread but rarely have much to add. Anyway, I saw this in the paper earlier this week and thought I'd share:
http://pagesix.com/2014/12/30/bey-an...25k-per-night/
I've never really seen the utility of the Amanpuri villas over the other accommodations, but I suppose if you're traveling with a large enough group -- and actually want your group nearby -- they might be more appealing.
http://pagesix.com/2014/12/30/bey-an...25k-per-night/
I've never really seen the utility of the Amanpuri villas over the other accommodations, but I suppose if you're traveling with a large enough group -- and actually want your group nearby -- they might be more appealing.
Jan 3, 2015, 12:42 pm
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It can be considerably cheaper if you're traveling with a large group. Also keeps you away from the cell phone cameras if that's something you have to worry about.
Jan 3, 2015, 2:27 pm
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I'm avid follower of this thread but rarely have much to add. Anyway, I saw this in the paper earlier this week and thought I'd share:
http://pagesix.com/2014/12/30/bey-an...25k-per-night/
I've never really seen the utility of the Amanpuri villas over the other accommodations, but I suppose if you're traveling with a large enough group -- and actually want your group nearby -- they might be more appealing.
http://pagesix.com/2014/12/30/bey-an...25k-per-night/
I've never really seen the utility of the Amanpuri villas over the other accommodations, but I suppose if you're traveling with a large enough group -- and actually want your group nearby -- they might be more appealing.
Jan 4, 2015, 5:20 am
#129
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New Thread in Effect
2014 is over - for 2015, there are two updated threads.
1. Discussions about existing Amanresorts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
2. Speculations and reporting about upcoming Amanresorts and GHM Hotels:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...5-edition.html
1. Discussions about existing Amanresorts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
2. Speculations and reporting about upcoming Amanresorts and GHM Hotels:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...5-edition.html
Jan 4, 2015, 9:45 am
#130
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I'm avid follower of this thread but rarely have much to add. Anyway, I saw this in the paper earlier this week and thought I'd share:
http://pagesix.com/2014/12/30/bey-an...25k-per-night/
I've never really seen the utility of the Amanpuri villas over the other accommodations, but I suppose if you're traveling with a large enough group -- and actually want your group nearby -- they might be more appealing.
http://pagesix.com/2014/12/30/bey-an...25k-per-night/
I've never really seen the utility of the Amanpuri villas over the other accommodations, but I suppose if you're traveling with a large enough group -- and actually want your group nearby -- they might be more appealing.
