Amanresorts Thread 2016
May 19, 2016, 6:46 am
#151
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"If you are a junkie, there's a file on you, shared between properties, usually in the same country"
This was true. I once returned to my suite at an Amanresort in Bali to find the housekeeper checking everything. He was a little flustered and excused himself quickly. Only when he had gone did I notice that he had left behind his clipboard. When I looked to see what it was, I realised it was our guest history, in minute detail, including our relationship status, which interestingly, was wrong!
This was true. I once returned to my suite at an Amanresort in Bali to find the housekeeper checking everything. He was a little flustered and excused himself quickly. Only when he had gone did I notice that he had left behind his clipboard. When I looked to see what it was, I realised it was our guest history, in minute detail, including our relationship status, which interestingly, was wrong!
MacMyDay reporting on computerizing is interesting
hopefully focus on preferences, not 'loyalty program'
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 1, 2016 at 10:30 am
May 23, 2016, 8:39 am
#152
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Just back from the Aman event (was anyone else there?)
Aman Shanghai announced officially. Opening date still yet to be set (approx a year at least). Huge restoration project - looks to be a mansion/Chinese-manor style property on the outskirts, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Let's see; looks promising...
Bunch of new Aman villas (size seems to be usable area rather than plot area)
- Amanjena (4-8 bedrooms upto 1,500 sqm)
- Amanwella (2-5 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amankila (upto 4 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amanwana (upto 4 bedrooms, 400 sqm)
Plus Amanoi, Amanera, Amanpuri, Amanyara, Amanzoe all listed (properties still unsold or some available for re-sale I guess)
Aman Shanghai announced officially. Opening date still yet to be set (approx a year at least). Huge restoration project - looks to be a mansion/Chinese-manor style property on the outskirts, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Let's see; looks promising...
Bunch of new Aman villas (size seems to be usable area rather than plot area)
- Amanjena (4-8 bedrooms upto 1,500 sqm)
- Amanwella (2-5 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amankila (upto 4 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amanwana (upto 4 bedrooms, 400 sqm)
Plus Amanoi, Amanera, Amanpuri, Amanyara, Amanzoe all listed (properties still unsold or some available for re-sale I guess)
Jun 1, 2016, 10:31 am
#153
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aman.com/resorts/amanpuri/wellness-immersions
puri doing 'destination spa' (aug - nov) like galla has
(not seeing galla package published online anymore)
photo of top 'suite' at dari >
hagersjourneys.com/2012/07/amandari-bali/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandler-minton-a3671a24
Jacob Anaya became amangiri exec chef about a year ago
trojanman reported good private dinner with him at FS
end of this post - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25402971
prior to that, re amangiri chefs >
bhrubin reported good private dinner with chef Aaron
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24729085
Ericka also reported interesting experience with Chef Jon
exec sous chef (7 years aman) daniel horn also a year ago
bhrubin and SanDiego1K were positive re new GM
puri doing 'destination spa' (aug - nov) like galla has
(not seeing galla package published online anymore)
photo of top 'suite' at dari >
hagersjourneys.com/2012/07/amandari-bali/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandler-minton-a3671a24
Senior Guest Services Manager Amangani June 2011 – May 2015
Guest Services Manager's responsibility to become a central coordinator of the entire resort. It is their responsibility to know where the guests are at all times and what their plans are so that we may adjust our restaurant, bellmen, and housekeeping accordingly. Through this coordination, our guests never wait for a table or their car, and they never see a housekeeper servicing their suite, thus providing them with optimal service.
Guest Services Manager's responsibility to become a central coordinator of the entire resort. It is their responsibility to know where the guests are at all times and what their plans are so that we may adjust our restaurant, bellmen, and housekeeping accordingly. Through this coordination, our guests never wait for a table or their car, and they never see a housekeeper servicing their suite, thus providing them with optimal service.
trojanman reported good private dinner with him at FS
end of this post - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25402971
prior to that, re amangiri chefs >
bhrubin reported good private dinner with chef Aaron
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24729085
Ericka also reported interesting experience with Chef Jon
exec sous chef (7 years aman) daniel horn also a year ago
bhrubin and SanDiego1K were positive re new GM
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 9, 2016 at 11:05 pm
Jun 1, 2016, 5:10 pm
#155
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Fdw
Jun 1, 2016, 5:15 pm
#156
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Dynamic rates now. I paid 1200 plus fees in February/March which i think is there lowest season. 10% service charge, 6.95% sales tax, 4.25% transient room tax and 4.25% state occupancy tax. From what I recall the website does list the room rate with all taxes and fees inclusive.
Fdw
Fdw
I see $1500 in March, '17 as well. How was your experience in low season?
Jun 1, 2016, 7:47 pm
#157
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Oddly the website doesn't show any availability for February/early March... wonder what that's about...
We had a great time.. weather was a bit hit or miss but still tolerable. Loved the pool there... I would not want to be there though when it's hot....
Here's my trip report...
FDW
Jun 3, 2016, 2:48 am
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Just back from the Aman event (was anyone else there?)
Aman Shanghai announced officially. Opening date still yet to be set (approx a year at least). Huge restoration project - looks to be a mansion/Chinese-manor style property on the outskirts, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Let's see; looks promising...
Bunch of new Aman villas (size seems to be usable area rather than plot area)
- Amanjena (4-8 bedrooms upto 1,500 sqm)
- Amanwella (2-5 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amankila (upto 4 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amanwana (upto 4 bedrooms, 400 sqm)
Plus Amanoi, Amanera, Amanpuri, Amanyara, Amanzoe all listed (properties still unsold or some available for re-sale I guess)
Aman Shanghai announced officially. Opening date still yet to be set (approx a year at least). Huge restoration project - looks to be a mansion/Chinese-manor style property on the outskirts, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Let's see; looks promising...
Bunch of new Aman villas (size seems to be usable area rather than plot area)
- Amanjena (4-8 bedrooms upto 1,500 sqm)
- Amanwella (2-5 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amankila (upto 4 bedrooms upto 850 sqm)
- Amanwana (upto 4 bedrooms, 400 sqm)
Plus Amanoi, Amanera, Amanpuri, Amanyara, Amanzoe all listed (properties still unsold or some available for re-sale I guess)
Glad to know that the villas are finally getting the go ahead . We shall see ..
My various Aman luggage tags were missing when I arrived in JFK
from SEA .( It somehow really bothers me that this happened , plus TSA checks .. should watch out for our check in luggage too .. )
Excuse to return to the affected Amans
?My FT tag went missing even earlier !
Are these tags so popular ? Hand carry too .
Anyone else had similar experiences ?
Last edited by FlyerEC; Jun 3, 2016 at 10:18 am
Jun 3, 2016, 8:00 pm
#162
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Amandari also has a green-ish hue.
Yea I never put the tags on check-in. Hand-carry only; or better yet, I don't even use them as tags and just collect them
I use tags from other hotels (not as nice).
Yea I never put the tags on check-in. Hand-carry only; or better yet, I don't even use them as tags and just collect them
I use tags from other hotels (not as nice).
Jun 4, 2016, 2:38 am
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At many of the Amans , the stealth teams tagged our luggage when they are taken away when we check out ..
& I only notice at check in , the lovely new Aman specific one added on ( to other Amans ) & sometimes only on arrival .
The Pulo tags & few others are not sullied ( these were not tagged by the Pulo stealth team ) & kept aside .
Must say the Aman tags have helped in baggage claim - easy bag / luggage identification .
& I only notice at check in , the lovely new Aman specific one added on ( to other Amans ) & sometimes only on arrival .
The Pulo tags & few others are not sullied ( these were not tagged by the Pulo stealth team ) & kept aside .
Must say the Aman tags have helped in baggage claim - easy bag / luggage identification
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Jun 4, 2016, 5:38 am
#165
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"If you are a junkie, there's a file on you, shared between properties, usually in the same country, including information on when you prefer to have lunch, the type of pillows you requested during your last stay, how you take your coffee, and even your relationship status. "
This was true. I once returned to my suite at an Amanresort in Bali to find the housekeeper checking everything. He was a little flustered and excused himself quickly. Only when he had gone did I notice that he had left behind his clipboard. When I looked to see what it was, I realised it was our guest history, in minute detail, including our relationship status, which interestingly, was wrong!
This was true. I once returned to my suite at an Amanresort in Bali to find the housekeeper checking everything. He was a little flustered and excused himself quickly. Only when he had gone did I notice that he had left behind his clipboard. When I looked to see what it was, I realised it was our guest history, in minute detail, including our relationship status, which interestingly, was wrong!