Is Aman building in Kyoto
Jul 22, 2018, 10:48 pm
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Likely ready only after AmanNY opens .. at the rate things have been going ( or not ) .
Was hoping in time for RWC ‘ 19 , still hoping
Was hoping in time for RWC ‘ 19 , still hoping
Jul 23, 2018, 10:27 pm
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When I was at Amankila back in March I meet a gentlemen (forgot his name) who was head of fire safety for Aman globally. Based in SG, I believe, Aussie bloke. They were doing a fire drill at Kila and I met him then, then chatted with him a few times over the course of my stay. He commented that the Kyoto property would be open in 2019.
But then for Vari & NY to have spots on the website already, and even the Costa Rica one to have a promo video, yet nothing on Kyoto makes me think the 2019 date might be aspirational....
Although I hope not, as I am ready to visit that property as soon as it opens!
But then for Vari & NY to have spots on the website already, and even the Costa Rica one to have a promo video, yet nothing on Kyoto makes me think the 2019 date might be aspirational....
Although I hope not, as I am ready to visit that property as soon as it opens!
Jul 23, 2018, 11:28 pm
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When I was at Amankila back in March I meet a gentlemen (forgot his name) who was head of fire safety for Aman globally. Based in SG, I believe, Aussie bloke. They were doing a fire drill at Kila and I met him then, then chatted with him a few times over the course of my stay. He commented that the Kyoto property would be open in 2019.
But then for Vari & NY to have spots on the website already, and even the Costa Rica one to have a promo video, yet nothing on Kyoto makes me think the 2019 date might be aspirational....
Although I hope not, as I am ready to visit that property as soon as it opens!
But then for Vari & NY to have spots on the website already, and even the Costa Rica one to have a promo video, yet nothing on Kyoto makes me think the 2019 date might be aspirational....
Although I hope not, as I am ready to visit that property as soon as it opens!
Maybe they'll just 'open' it and announce it, like with Amanruya (reopening) without a huge preview etc? Think Amandayan was opened in a similar manner too.
Jul 24, 2018, 3:38 pm
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Yes , trying to locate it again on Google earth . Forgot “ name “ , drove by area last year . Somewhere between Suiran / bamboo forest & RC Kyoto - sorry not much help here .. hopefully memory will be jolted sooner than later
.. I know the area
, perhaps should not post yet ?
.. I know the area
, perhaps should not post yet ?Last edited by FlyerEC; Jul 29, 2018 at 6:58 am
Aug 5, 2018, 12:11 pm
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Aug 24, 2018, 4:42 am
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The fact that the book was published in 2012 and the designs I think had been around for a while at that point show how long this project has taken to get off the ground (and two other Japan Amans came first!)
The project name if I remember right was Amaniwa?
Aug 29, 2018, 8:58 pm
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Yes , trying to locate it again on Google earth . Forgot “ name “ , drove by area last year . Somewhere between Suiran / bamboo forest & RC Kyoto - sorry not much help here .. hopefully memory will be jolted sooner than later
.. I know the area
, perhaps should not post yet ?Sad that Kerry HILL can no longer oversee any of the refurbishments , of his Aman projects , etcetera . RIP .
Near Golden Temple in Takagamine area
Nov 23, 2018, 3:18 pm
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When I was at Amankila back in March I meet a gentlemen (forgot his name) who was head of fire safety for Aman globally. Based in SG, I believe, Aussie bloke. They were doing a fire drill at Kila and I met him then, then chatted with him a few times over the course of my stay. He commented that the Kyoto property would be open in 2019.
But then for Vari & NY to have spots on the website already, and even the Costa Rica one to have a promo video, yet nothing on Kyoto makes me think the 2019 date might be aspirational....
Although I hope not, as I am ready to visit that property as soon as it opens!
But then for Vari & NY to have spots on the website already, and even the Costa Rica one to have a promo video, yet nothing on Kyoto makes me think the 2019 date might be aspirational....
Although I hope not, as I am ready to visit that property as soon as it opens!
But with Kerry HILL ‘ s passing it still seems like a construction site though .
Suppose one can always make easy day trips from Osaka with more palatable hotel rates .. if not wanting to stay at FS , RC , ryokans or the PH - set to open next year .. But not an Aman !
Really will be a beautiful addition to the Amans in this lovely area with numerous UNESCO heritage sites .
Feb 4, 2019, 5:41 am
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