Amanresorts thread -- 2021/2022
Apr 18, 2022, 2:41 pm
#196
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N/A
Programs: N/A
Posts: 819
It is too far out to know what will be on offer for next year, can you even book for 12+ months out online?
Right now FHR has 3rd night comp at Dari, Jiwo and Kila which is a very nice offer but it expires June 30, 2022. Who knows if they will extend and if they do it will likely only be through sometime in 2022. Sit tight and see what happens.
Right now FHR has 3rd night comp at Dari, Jiwo and Kila which is a very nice offer but it expires June 30, 2022. Who knows if they will extend and if they do it will likely only be through sometime in 2022. Sit tight and see what happens.
Apr 24, 2022, 9:08 am
#198
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
luxefarer , thanks for posting & Ericka , now am wondering where my whole stack went .. know a master one was getting rather tattered
.. but things have changed so much since those halcyon days , rather unthinkable really , if one only knew back then what was to come like the Essentials by Aman Collection for swimwear and their line of fine jewelry ! ..
.. but things have changed so much since those halcyon days , rather unthinkable really , if one only knew back then what was to come like the Essentials by Aman Collection for swimwear and their line of fine jewelry ! ..
Apr 27, 2022, 6:44 am
#199
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 35
Currently at Amankila. It is still every bit as charming as we remember it – truly a grand dame of tropical resorts that is ageing beautifully.
However, the guests are a bit of a mixed bag…
Today, a young lady in very sensual swimwear strode along the beachside pool with one of the Amankila umbrellas to be photographed extensively by her obliging partner. So far, so entertaining.
However, the other night, arriving at dinner, there was only one other guest who invited us over to join him. We had met interesting people at Amans before, so we thought why not? He then told us some totally crackpot story over how he’s supposedly an Canadian-Ukrainian arms dealer currently on visit with one of the daughters of the Russian minister of defence, all while obnoxiously drunk on half a dozen Moscow Mules. The story did not pan out and more likely he was just some nerdy kid who got lucky with crypto. When he asked us in which type of suite we were staying and why we didn’t go for a private pool, we decided to leave. This was when he grabbed the waitresse’s hand and generously declared that he would be paying for our dinner – whether out of pity or out of shock that we found his company unpleasant, we don’t know.
Finally, one of the guests at dinner tonight was topless and in his bathing shorts…
It is truly nice that luxury can take more casual forms today, but I think is is still perfectly appropriate to show some consideration and respect towards fellow humans. Surely we survived, but we felt incredibly embarrassed for the gracious restaurant staff who were clearly trying their best to put up a brave front
However, the guests are a bit of a mixed bag…
Today, a young lady in very sensual swimwear strode along the beachside pool with one of the Amankila umbrellas to be photographed extensively by her obliging partner. So far, so entertaining.
However, the other night, arriving at dinner, there was only one other guest who invited us over to join him. We had met interesting people at Amans before, so we thought why not? He then told us some totally crackpot story over how he’s supposedly an Canadian-Ukrainian arms dealer currently on visit with one of the daughters of the Russian minister of defence, all while obnoxiously drunk on half a dozen Moscow Mules. The story did not pan out and more likely he was just some nerdy kid who got lucky with crypto. When he asked us in which type of suite we were staying and why we didn’t go for a private pool, we decided to leave. This was when he grabbed the waitresse’s hand and generously declared that he would be paying for our dinner – whether out of pity or out of shock that we found his company unpleasant, we don’t know.
Finally, one of the guests at dinner tonight was topless and in his bathing shorts…
It is truly nice that luxury can take more casual forms today, but I think is is still perfectly appropriate to show some consideration and respect towards fellow humans. Surely we survived, but we felt incredibly embarrassed for the gracious restaurant staff who were clearly trying their best to put up a brave front
Apr 27, 2022, 8:39 am
#200
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Oh my goodness , hypnos8 !
Thanks for letting us know , was almost going to be at Kila too . Think would not have managed as well as you have .
Having second thoughts now about Jena & Zoe next month .
Suppose this is to be expected when folks unfamiliar with AMANs of yore stay , after seeing everything encouraged on social media by ‘ corporate ‘ .. learned new terms like what “ follow “ means just before the pandemic .
No sense of decorum or discretion , why one stays at AMANs in the first place ..
Thanks for letting us know , was almost going to be at Kila too . Think would not have managed as well as you have .
Having second thoughts now about Jena & Zoe next month .
Suppose this is to be expected when folks unfamiliar with AMANs of yore stay , after seeing everything encouraged on social media by ‘ corporate ‘ .. learned new terms like what “ follow “ means just before the pandemic .
No sense of decorum or discretion
, why one stays at AMANs in the first place ..
Apr 27, 2022, 11:51 am
#201
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Quintessentially Elite, Amex Cent, UA* Lifetime Plat (2mm+), AA CK (6mm+)
Posts: 405
Sadly, this is the new normal at so many Aman properties.
It's either influencers who go into debt to book the room for a night or two for the pictures or a young crowd with zero understanding of how to conduct themselves.
Save Vegas for Vegas. My last visit to Amangiri a few months back proved to me that the bloom is totally off the rose in regard to their guests.
It's either influencers who go into debt to book the room for a night or two for the pictures or a young crowd with zero understanding of how to conduct themselves.
Save Vegas for Vegas. My last visit to Amangiri a few months back proved to me that the bloom is totally off the rose in regard to their guests.
Apr 27, 2022, 10:37 pm
#202
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK
Posts: 2,375
Sadly, this is the new normal at so many Aman properties.
It's either influencers who go into debt to book the room for a night or two for the pictures or a young crowd with zero understanding of how to conduct themselves.
Save Vegas for Vegas. My last visit to Amangiri a few months back proved to me that the bloom is totally off the rose in regard to their guests.
It's either influencers who go into debt to book the room for a night or two for the pictures or a young crowd with zero understanding of how to conduct themselves.
Save Vegas for Vegas. My last visit to Amangiri a few months back proved to me that the bloom is totally off the rose in regard to their guests.
Apr 28, 2022, 6:31 am
#203
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 35
This has been a pretty bad problem at the Indonesian Amans during the pandemic... there were people (not necessarily influencers) bringing a professional photographer (or multiple) to document as much of themselves during their stay—it was so much of an issue that Jiwo added a $300 surcharge for a professional photography permit and a 2-night minimum stay for that to ward off the photographers... smh
On a related note to the above, my reservation for Amanpuri says the following:
In consideration of the COVID-19 situation, Amanpuri does not allow delivery of food & beverage from outside the property as we are unable to guarantee the quality and handling of food items not prepared by our team.
Apr 28, 2022, 6:36 am
#204
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,039
I never cease to be amazed how self-absorbed people can be when the prospect of such a beautiful hotel is actually to be truly in the moment for once…
On a related note to the above, my reservation for Amanpuri says the following:
Is this out of genuine concern of COVID transmission then or were guests consuming buckets of KFC chicken by the beach club?
On a related note to the above, my reservation for Amanpuri says the following:
Is this out of genuine concern of COVID transmission then or were guests consuming buckets of KFC chicken by the beach club?
Apr 28, 2022, 11:36 am
#205
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,048
Sadly, this is the new normal at so many Aman properties.
It's either influencers who go into debt to book the room for a night or two for the pictures or a young crowd with zero understanding of how to conduct themselves.
Save Vegas for Vegas. My last visit to Amangiri a few months back proved to me that the bloom is totally off the rose in regard to their guests.
It's either influencers who go into debt to book the room for a night or two for the pictures or a young crowd with zero understanding of how to conduct themselves.
Save Vegas for Vegas. My last visit to Amangiri a few months back proved to me that the bloom is totally off the rose in regard to their guests.
Apr 29, 2022, 3:45 am
#206
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: some
Posts: 3,377
Oh the memories...
Apr 29, 2022, 5:52 am
#207
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,039
Probably the biggest cash cow in the chain too. I think management loves their Insta post count.
Last edited by Aventine; Apr 29, 2022 at 5:57 am
Apr 29, 2022, 10:46 pm
#208
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: some
Posts: 3,377
I have a third board but it's only half-full (for now)
Last edited by RichardInSF; May 1, 2022 at 6:03 am Reason: Consecutive posts by same member
Apr 30, 2022, 9:39 pm
#209
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: UA Peon
Posts: 171
I haven’t been to many, but Amanpulo’s is the favorite of my stays. It stands out with class and brings back wonderful memories.
Thanks for sharing these.
Thanks for sharing these.
May 6, 2022, 3:09 am
#210
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 84
Amanpuri Pricing
Hi all,
I managed to book us 10 days at Amanpuri this month. I wanted to have a look at the cost if we were to book something in for next year, but have noticed as of August 2022 onwards they've changed pricing to a base rate of $4000 per night..
The price drops down to around $2420 per night for stays of 3 nights or more.
I presumed this would be due to Aman renovating all the Pavilions, but this price is actually for the entry Pavilions. It is showing only the Detox/Mindfulness offers available.
Could this be a glitch?
I managed to book us 10 days at Amanpuri this month. I wanted to have a look at the cost if we were to book something in for next year, but have noticed as of August 2022 onwards they've changed pricing to a base rate of $4000 per night..
The price drops down to around $2420 per night for stays of 3 nights or more.
I presumed this would be due to Aman renovating all the Pavilions, but this price is actually for the entry Pavilions. It is showing only the Detox/Mindfulness offers available.
Could this be a glitch?
