New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2017 edition
Nov 7, 2017, 5:07 am
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Nov 12, 2017, 1:46 pm
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Most new ratings systems require a proper spa to be counted as a 5* property. Hence, those new ratings systems are bonk.
Nov 14, 2017, 11:08 am
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In 2021, the Crown Building – formerly the first home of the Museum of Modern Art – will undergo a transformation that will see it fully restored to its original look.
Nov 15, 2017, 3:38 am
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Dec 15, 2017, 12:59 pm
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Azerai Luang Prabang is no more
Azerai Luang Prabang is no more.
The Malaysian investors have pulled the plug. Was announced to management 2 weeks ago and all the senior team are being let go.
New management contract has been awarded to another operator who will shortly re-brand the property.
The Malaysian investors have pulled the plug. Was announced to management 2 weeks ago and all the senior team are being let go.
New management contract has been awarded to another operator who will shortly re-brand the property.
Dec 15, 2017, 1:17 pm
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Dec 15, 2017, 8:17 pm
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I was at the Azerai LP about 3 weeks ago and whilst I liked I didn't think it was luxury - staff were very pleasant on the whole but with poor English language skills in some cases - I asked for a mattress topper (bed too hard) and despite explaining it in detail to 2 staff members on reception I got a top sheet! The room isn't really that well designed - no mirror for doing your makeup if you're shortsighted and short for example - clearly designed by a man; ). I didn't see Gary but there was 1 ex Aman chap there with a Balinese first name who was pleasant - he's going to be going to the new Azerai in Vietnam. The food in the restaurant was ok but nowhere near as good as available as elsewhere in the town.
Dec 15, 2017, 9:14 pm
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Not sure that this should be a surprise to anyone. I know the resort (and Azerai in general) is supposed to offer affordable luxury. But the rates seemed to be a bit high for what you got. And I don't think the resort could be considered true luxury.
My hunch is that the new resort in Vietnam will have the same issues.
My hunch is that the new resort in Vietnam will have the same issues.
Dec 15, 2017, 9:16 pm
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With apologies, I must confess my continued surprise and some irritation that Azerai (as well as GHM and Anh Luh) is being discussed in the same thread as Aman. It seems ridiculous that a thread discussing the pinnacle of luxury and service like Aman will also include a nice but non-luxury brand like Azerai.
I can appreciate that some still might be interested in a Zecha-inspired/influenced brands thread. But including Aman with those nowadays is patently ridiculous to me. Whatever the origins or cross-management paths might have been at one time, the Aman and Azerai/GHMbrands are no longer the same nor are even in the same league. As such, it is difficult to understand how they merit discussion in the same thread. I’d strongly be in favor of separating the Aman brand thread from the Azerai/GHM/Ahn Luh thread.
(As a personal aside. I also find it a bit laughable that so many might quickly discount the JW Marriott “affordable luxury” and other properties and brands that occasionally arise as being unworthy for discussion in this Luxury Hotels Forum...while not raising eyebrows at Azerai’s inclusion.)
I can appreciate that some still might be interested in a Zecha-inspired/influenced brands thread. But including Aman with those nowadays is patently ridiculous to me. Whatever the origins or cross-management paths might have been at one time, the Aman and Azerai/GHMbrands are no longer the same nor are even in the same league. As such, it is difficult to understand how they merit discussion in the same thread. I’d strongly be in favor of separating the Aman brand thread from the Azerai/GHM/Ahn Luh thread.
(As a personal aside. I also find it a bit laughable that so many might quickly discount the JW Marriott “affordable luxury” and other properties and brands that occasionally arise as being unworthy for discussion in this Luxury Hotels Forum...while not raising eyebrows at Azerai’s inclusion.)
Dec 15, 2017, 10:42 pm
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With apologies, I must confess my continued surprise and some irritation that Azerai (as well as GHM and Anh Luh) is being discussed in the same thread as Aman. It seems ridiculous that a thread discussing the pinnacle of luxury and service like Aman will also include a nice but non-luxury brand like Azerai.
I can appreciate that some still might be interested in a Zecha-inspired/influenced brands thread. But including Aman with those nowadays is patently ridiculous to me. Whatever the origins or cross-management paths might have been at one time, the Aman and Azerai/GHMbrands are no longer the same nor are even in the same league. As such, it is difficult to understand how they merit discussion in the same thread. I’d strongly be in favor of separating the Aman brand thread from the Azerai/GHM/Ahn Luh thread.
I can appreciate that some still might be interested in a Zecha-inspired/influenced brands thread. But including Aman with those nowadays is patently ridiculous to me. Whatever the origins or cross-management paths might have been at one time, the Aman and Azerai/GHMbrands are no longer the same nor are even in the same league. As such, it is difficult to understand how they merit discussion in the same thread. I’d strongly be in favor of separating the Aman brand thread from the Azerai/GHM/Ahn Luh thread.
Dec 16, 2017, 6:26 am
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With apologies, I must confess my continued surprise and some irritation that Azerai (as well as GHM and Anh Luh) is being discussed in the same thread as Aman. It seems ridiculous that a thread discussing the pinnacle of luxury and service like Aman will also include a nice but non-luxury brand like Azerai.
I can appreciate that some still might be interested in a Zecha-inspired/influenced brands thread. But including Aman with those nowadays is patently ridiculous to me. Whatever the origins or cross-management paths might have been at one time, the Aman and Azerai/GHMbrands are no longer the same nor are even in the same league. As such, it is difficult to understand how they merit discussion in the same thread. I’d strongly be in favor of separating the Aman brand thread from the Azerai/GHM/Ahn Luh thread.
(As a personal aside. I also find it a bit laughable that so many might quickly discount the JW Marriott “affordable luxury” and other properties and brands that occasionally arise as being unworthy for discussion in this Luxury Hotels Forum...while not raising eyebrows at Azerai’s inclusion.)
I can appreciate that some still might be interested in a Zecha-inspired/influenced brands thread. But including Aman with those nowadays is patently ridiculous to me. Whatever the origins or cross-management paths might have been at one time, the Aman and Azerai/GHMbrands are no longer the same nor are even in the same league. As such, it is difficult to understand how they merit discussion in the same thread. I’d strongly be in favor of separating the Aman brand thread from the Azerai/GHM/Ahn Luh thread.
(As a personal aside. I also find it a bit laughable that so many might quickly discount the JW Marriott “affordable luxury” and other properties and brands that occasionally arise as being unworthy for discussion in this Luxury Hotels Forum...while not raising eyebrows at Azerai’s inclusion.)