Aman Poll and Questions (up to end 2009)
Nov 26, 2008, 7:12 am
#646
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: New York, USA,
Programs: Amex Centurion. Amanjunkie. AA & DL Platinum
Posts: 432
Would love some additional points of view on this question if anyone can offer advice on how long to stay at Amanpulo.
We will be spending 2 nights in London and 3 nights in Hong Kong on our way to MNL. We currently have 7 nights booked at Amanpulo, but are considering cutting that down by a night, and adding an additional night in Tokyo on the way back.
We will be spending 2 nights in London and 3 nights in Hong Kong on our way to MNL. We currently have 7 nights booked at Amanpulo, but are considering cutting that down by a night, and adding an additional night in Tokyo on the way back.
The days go fast doing nothing, believe it or not
I will be at Amanusa and Amankila next week. Nothing like going back home
Nov 26, 2008, 11:39 am
#647
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,667
I agree with Ericka and would stay at Amanpulo for the 7 days rather than cut it short and stay in Toyko for one day. I guarantee you will regret the 6th day when you are leaving this paradise to go to Tokyo (which IMHO does not sound very exciting). If it was Hong Kong, maybe...and just maybe The days go fast doing nothing, believe it or not
The days go fast doing nothing, believe it or notThe more I deal with the idea of going to Amanusa this property starts growing on me. I had dinner there once and got a short but formidable suite tour afterwards but that was it of my own first hand impression though.
Might it be even better than my beloved Amankila ? Opinions ?
Nov 26, 2008, 12:49 pm
#648
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: New York, USA,
Programs: Amex Centurion. Amanjunkie. AA & DL Platinum
Posts: 432
Second that.
The more I deal with the idea of going to Amanusa this property starts growing on me. I had dinner there once and got a short but formidable suite tour afterwards but that was it of my own first hand impression though.
Might it be even better than my beloved Amankila ? Opinions ?
The more I deal with the idea of going to Amanusa this property starts growing on me. I had dinner there once and got a short but formidable suite tour afterwards but that was it of my own first hand impression though.
Might it be even better than my beloved Amankila ? Opinions ?
I was only at the Amanusa once about 8 years ago. Each time I went back to Bali, I repeatedly visited the Amankila (my favorite) and the Amandari. I remembered that I really enjoyed the Amanusa but for some reason I had skipped it on future visits and instead sprinkled in a Four Seasons or Bulgari. I am not so sure that it will be better than Amankila only because of the location. What I remembered about the rooms was that they were very impressive and nicer than both Amankila and Amandari. However, this time Aman has upgraded me to the Kilasari Pool Suite so the Amanusa pool suite room might have some stiff competition
. Also, the architecture of Amanusa looked fabulous so I think it may mitigate the location near the touristy area of Bali. I can give you a review upon my return.
Nov 26, 2008, 1:27 pm
#649
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,667
I really love Amankila. It's a true gem.
Only negatives during my stay at Kila were the occasional but nasty noise of those villa aircon generators and an uncomfortable bed mattress (which was quite annoying as so many average hotel chains now feature their own and usually very comfortable signature bed).
I found the room style at Amanusa more up-to-date than at Amankila, both decors were in superb condition though (same at Amanpulo btw).
Looking forward to it. ^
Only negatives during my stay at Kila were the occasional but nasty noise of those villa aircon generators and an uncomfortable bed mattress (which was quite annoying as so many average hotel chains now feature their own and usually very comfortable signature bed).
I found the room style at Amanusa more up-to-date than at Amankila, both decors were in superb condition though (same at Amanpulo btw).
Looking forward to it. ^
Nov 26, 2008, 4:55 pm
#650
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: some
Posts: 3,379
Loved Amanusa. The food was very good and we had a wonderful pool villa (upgraded from standard room). The views, although fine, are not really spectacular and I don't like the golf court next door - this loses it points in my book but other than that it was fantastic. The service, the room, the public spaces. Loved it.
Nov 26, 2008, 6:27 pm
#651
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
Amanusa is great, especially the pool. I love the high wall next to it, which gave us the impression we were swimming next to a fortress! The beach is nice too, though not as private as Amankila as it is next door to some large resorts and occasionally we did see guests from those hotels walk through the beach. There is also a buggy ride from the resort to the beach club. The rooms are great though, and I remember particularly enjoying the outdoor shower.
Nov 26, 2008, 6:28 pm
#652
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: New York, USA,
Programs: Amex Centurion. Amanjunkie. AA & DL Platinum
Posts: 432
Loved Amanusa. The food was very good and we had a wonderful pool villa (upgraded from standard room). The views, although fine, are not really spectacular and I don't like the golf court next door - this loses it points in my book but other than that it was fantastic. The service, the room, the public spaces. Loved it.
Nov 26, 2008, 6:31 pm
#653
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: New York, USA,
Programs: Amex Centurion. Amanjunkie. AA & DL Platinum
Posts: 432
Amanusa is great, especially the pool. I love the high wall next to it, which gave us the impression we were swimming next to a fortress! The beach is nice too, though not as private as Amankila as it is next door to some large resorts and occasionally we did see guests from those hotels walk through the beach. There is also a buggy ride from the resort to the beach club. The rooms are great though, and I remember particularly enjoying the outdoor shower.
Dec 4, 2008, 8:43 am
#655
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Aman beds
I really love Amankila. It's a true gem.
Only negatives during my stay at Kila were the occasional but nasty noise of those villa aircon generators and an uncomfortable bed mattress (which was quite annoying as so many average hotel chains now feature their own and usually very comfortable signature bed).
I found the room style at Amanusa more up-to-date than at Amankila, both decors were in superb condition though (same at Amanpulo btw).
Looking forward to it. ^
Only negatives during my stay at Kila were the occasional but nasty noise of those villa aircon generators and an uncomfortable bed mattress (which was quite annoying as so many average hotel chains now feature their own and usually very comfortable signature bed).
I found the room style at Amanusa more up-to-date than at Amankila, both decors were in superb condition though (same at Amanpulo btw).
Looking forward to it. ^
Dec 4, 2008, 9:48 am
#656
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
Dec 4, 2008, 3:26 pm
#657
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,294
Thank You Hubertus.
Does anyone know when Amantaka is scheduled to open?