Amanresorts Thread 2015 (Started by Amanjunkie)
Oct 22, 2015, 2:57 pm
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This summer I spent a few nights at Yara with a toddler and the experience was similar (though my daughter got her bed without problems...). Some individual members of staff were excellent with children, but overall the place was not prepared for children at all. Apple juice for my daugther was a perennial issue (not delivered at all, requiring long waits etc. despite it being on the menu). Very long waits for meals, with my daughter's food served in-between our starter and main course on occasion. Fantastic. My daughter is quite disciplined for her age, but you just don't make a 3-year old wait 60+ minutes for her portion of pasta. Staff routinely giving us only two towels for three people (my daughter might not need her own lounger, but a towel?). And I could go on.
I have read the numerous positive reports on this forum on Aman experiences with children, and also the reports on Yara not being the strongest Aman, so I am inclined to put it up to the individual hotel.
Anyway the experience left me quite underwhelmed. Either have a clear policy where children are not allowed/discouraged, or cater to them with the same care that you apply to your adult guests.
Not providing a crib, I wouldn't even tolerate that at a Hilton... The amount of arrogance on the part of the hotel implied in this is unbelievable. I would have checked out. And no, I don't expect that I have to involve the GM to get such standard things sorted out.
Oct 22, 2015, 3:01 pm
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I had near perfect stays at Amanjiwo, Amanusa, and Amandari on the same Indonesia trip mentioned previously. I had some minor issues at Amangiri this past April but loved it still (and spoke to the GM about them!). We had a near perfect stay at Amansara in Jan 2014, and got to know GM Sally extremely well, not to mention Chef Molly and F&B guru Audrey. We've had near perfect stays at Amangani the past several years.
Oct 22, 2015, 3:39 pm
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Was also just at Aman Tokyo... price point similar to the other comparables in Tokyo. I loved the hard product but did think that all the visitors for tea did make it less appealing for guests. I would hope they would hold back tables for guests seeing that it's been said that they're all booked up.
Urban resorts do lack the "special" feel of the true Aman resorts, I must agree.
Urban resorts do lack the "special" feel of the true Aman resorts, I must agree.
Oct 22, 2015, 5:30 pm
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Was also just at Aman Tokyo... price point similar to the other comparables in Tokyo. I loved the hard product but did think that all the visitors for tea did make it less appealing for guests. I would hope they would hold back tables for guests seeing that it's been said that they're all booked up.
Urban resorts do lack the "special" feel of the true Aman resorts, I must agree.
Urban resorts do lack the "special" feel of the true Aman resorts, I must agree.
I think next time if someone finds themselves cribless. Just order a crib from Amazon.jp and charge it to Aman. I'm astonished that Kullen or his staff was so insensitive and didn't think of a solution like ordering one from Amazon or asking for one to be customized for Aman Tokyo. They had the time too. Just very disappointing
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Oct 24, 2015, 7:06 pm
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Affirmative--I requested in advance over the phone. About 60 days before the stay, the concierge(s) and I also had a back-and-forth email dialogue about a babysitter for our infant one night, so verbal request to reservations aside, they also had pretty clear evidence there was gonna be a baby in the room.
Oct 24, 2015, 8:28 pm
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Just curious if it's ever been rather common practice for Japanese infants to be placed on the floor to sleep. I don't consider it all that bad a thing, assuming the infant crawling around doesn't invite harm. But I also doubt that rooms here were all made crawling infant/waddling toddler proof.
The baby futon seems like a lazy solution if the parents aren't also on the floor.
Oct 26, 2015, 12:03 pm
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http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/...eport_2015.pdf
not new information >
(and they have always included beach cabanas when totaling keys/rooms/bedrooms)
http://architectureau.com/articles/aman-tokyo/
Additional works at the Amanzoe Beach Club have been completed. These include a new children’s pool, additional lounging areas and a new reception building which, importantly, has created the opportunity for four beach cabanas to be used as additional income-producing overnight room accommodation.
Executed sales contracts or pre-contracts for the following residential sales:
a. One Villa and one Beach Cabana at Amanzoe
one new villa reservation, the sale of use of one beach cabana
Executed sales contracts or pre-contracts for the following residential sales:
a. One Villa and one Beach Cabana at Amanzoe
one new villa reservation, the sale of use of one beach cabana
Build additional beach cabanas
Buy additional land for new villas
Buy additional land for new villas
http://architectureau.com/articles/aman-tokyo/
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Oct 26, 2015, 2:54 pm
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Not what someone expect from an Aman............
Oct 26, 2015, 4:58 pm
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No crib for a 9 months old....OUT OF THIS WORLD. Aman you MUST be ashamed, this is against the very basic of the service industry.
Oct 27, 2015, 2:58 am
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Amanresorts Thread 2015 (Started by Amanjunkie)
Just got this
BOARD THE FIRST AMAN PRIVATE JET EXPEDITIONS
In March and April 2016, three intimate itineraries with up to four couples per jet will explore Aman destinations in Asia, accompanied by Aman General Managers. Customised experiences will include a private blessing by resident monks at a Buddhist temple near the Royal Palace of Laos, and a three-day cruise through the volcanic isles of Komodo National Park, renowned for their underwater biodiversity.
There are limited places available on Aman Private Jet expeditions. To make a reservation or discover more, please email [email protected] or call +1 646 403 4128
CHINA, 5 - 11 MARCH 2016
Aman Summer Palace, Amandayan, Amanfayun
Experience a traditional tea ceremony in century-old regal buildings within the Summer Palace in Beijing, and cycle through the gardens of Hangzhou’s UNESCO-protected West Lake.
DISCOVER MORE
INDONESIA, 9 - 16 APRIL 2016
Amanjiwo, Amanwana, Amandira, Amanikan
Embark on an Indonesian voyage that captures a spiritual sunrise over the 9th Century Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Central Java and a jungle trek to the limestone pools of Barry’s Falls on Moyo Island.
DISCOVER MORE
PAN-ASIA, 6 - 20 MARCH 2016
Amanoi, Amantaka, Amansara, Amanpulo,
Aman Tokyo
Journey from the rugged coastline of Nui Chua National Park in Vietnam to the Otemachi Forest in central Tokyo by way of UNESCO-protected Angkor Wat and Luang Prabang.
For reservations or more information, visit aman.com, email [email protected] or call +1 646 403 4128
Wonder what this experience will cost. I also wonder if the flight will be different for amanjiwo to amanwana? Are there closer airfields to amanjiwo they can use or will it still be yogyarkta?
Fdw
BOARD THE FIRST AMAN PRIVATE JET EXPEDITIONS
In March and April 2016, three intimate itineraries with up to four couples per jet will explore Aman destinations in Asia, accompanied by Aman General Managers. Customised experiences will include a private blessing by resident monks at a Buddhist temple near the Royal Palace of Laos, and a three-day cruise through the volcanic isles of Komodo National Park, renowned for their underwater biodiversity.
There are limited places available on Aman Private Jet expeditions. To make a reservation or discover more, please email [email protected] or call +1 646 403 4128
CHINA, 5 - 11 MARCH 2016
Aman Summer Palace, Amandayan, Amanfayun
Experience a traditional tea ceremony in century-old regal buildings within the Summer Palace in Beijing, and cycle through the gardens of Hangzhou’s UNESCO-protected West Lake.
DISCOVER MORE
INDONESIA, 9 - 16 APRIL 2016
Amanjiwo, Amanwana, Amandira, Amanikan
Embark on an Indonesian voyage that captures a spiritual sunrise over the 9th Century Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Central Java and a jungle trek to the limestone pools of Barry’s Falls on Moyo Island.
DISCOVER MORE
PAN-ASIA, 6 - 20 MARCH 2016
Amanoi, Amantaka, Amansara, Amanpulo,
Aman Tokyo
Journey from the rugged coastline of Nui Chua National Park in Vietnam to the Otemachi Forest in central Tokyo by way of UNESCO-protected Angkor Wat and Luang Prabang.
For reservations or more information, visit aman.com, email [email protected] or call +1 646 403 4128
Fdw
Oct 27, 2015, 3:17 am
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That looks like an amazing journey, but will likely cost more than my life insurance payout. I'm subscribed to their newsletters and didn't get this, so assume it's targeted. I just don't make the Aman grade.
Oct 27, 2015, 3:32 am
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Oct 27, 2015, 4:04 am
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Amanresorts Thread 2015 (Started by Amanjunkie)
Just to be clear, it's three separate journeys. at first that I thought it was one journey. So it's really not that much private flying (except for the Pan Asian trip). So for example the China trip is really just Beijing To Hangzhou to Lijang by plane. All fairly shortish trips. Just wonder what the Aman markup will be.
Fdw
And I don't believe it's targeted. It's not something that would ever be on my radar.
Fdw
And I don't believe it's targeted. It's not something that would ever be on my radar.
Oct 27, 2015, 4:15 am
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I can confirm it's not targeted - I just received one as well and am positive that I cannot afford it : )
Oct 27, 2015, 4:16 am
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I just received the email, so yeah, it's not targeted. Just takes a bit longer to get over to this part of the world ;-)