Aman Poll and Questions (up to end 2009)
Dec 18, 2008, 10:38 am
#676
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 382
The property has now reappeared on the Aman website, however, as well as being listed on the booking engine, so that's a bit of progress anyway. Too late to do me any good though!
Dec 22, 2008, 8:39 am
#677
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
Other Aman Beijing pictures (they're not mine)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inico/s...7609673925262/
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2696854...7608788297184/
click on the thumbnail pics on the right there are 9 more pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inico/s...7609673925262/
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2696854...7608788297184/
click on the thumbnail pics on the right there are 9 more pics
Dec 24, 2008, 12:43 am
#678
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,667
For all German speaking Amanjunkies:
A review of Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing by Horst-Dieter Ebert is announced for the next issue of food magazine "Der Feinschmecker" (February 2009, 14/01/09).
A review of Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing by Horst-Dieter Ebert is announced for the next issue of food magazine "Der Feinschmecker" (February 2009, 14/01/09).
Dec 24, 2008, 6:23 am
#679
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
Perhaps someone could provide us with a reliable translation when it's published? ^
Dec 27, 2008, 4:56 pm
#680
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,294
Thanks Hubertus for the Beijing picture link.
Has anyone visited aman sveti stefan under development ?
As the hotel Milocer (first phase) is closed for the month of january I wont get a chance to visit until february.
Has anyone visited aman sveti stefan under development ?
As the hotel Milocer (first phase) is closed for the month of january I wont get a chance to visit until february.
Jan 7, 2009, 2:14 am
#681
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
Anybody spend the holidays over at an Aman? A good friend of ours recently came back from Amanpulo and seemed to think the service has slipped. It was noticeably slower, he said, and often they forgot requests. He's been there at least six times and over the holidays for the past few years, so he's very familiar with the property. He was of the opinion that while food prices have gone up, the portions have gone down. "Tiny" was how he described them. It was also the first time I've heard of anyone mentioning "nickel-and-diming" with regards to an Aman.
He was also disappointed that they were served an Italian BBQ on the 29th, and then the same dinner two nights later on NYE. Some of his friends who were also regulars stayed at one of the new 4 bedroom villas on the south-east side and commented that their private chef was quite inept, and that housekeeping often forgot to clean their room. "Shocked" was how they described it, supposedly.
He and some of the regulars are convinced the change in ownership of Aman Resorts has something to do with it. No doubt the global financial downturn comes into play. Anyone have any recent holiday experiences at an Aman that hopefully is a happier story?
He was also disappointed that they were served an Italian BBQ on the 29th, and then the same dinner two nights later on NYE. Some of his friends who were also regulars stayed at one of the new 4 bedroom villas on the south-east side and commented that their private chef was quite inept, and that housekeeping often forgot to clean their room. "Shocked" was how they described it, supposedly.
He and some of the regulars are convinced the change in ownership of Aman Resorts has something to do with it. No doubt the global financial downturn comes into play. Anyone have any recent holiday experiences at an Aman that hopefully is a happier story?
Jan 7, 2009, 4:32 am
#682
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,848
Mr. Megatop and I spent a week over Christmas at amanjiwo. I'm writing a FT Trip Report, but I haven't gotten to the amanjiwo part yet.
Jan 7, 2009, 2:22 pm
#683
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
Can't wait and hope you had a great trip! Also really hope my friend's experience was just an isolated incident, which I think it must be. Just to put things in perspective, my friend is well-traveled and loves the Amans as much as I do, so when he says he thinks the service has "slipped", it's very relative-speaking, as he has very high expectations. He still considers it the best resort he's been to, so nothing has changed dramatically.
Jan 7, 2009, 8:15 pm
#684
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Can't wait and hope you had a great trip! Also really hope my friend's experience was just an isolated incident, which I think it must be. Just to put things in perspective, my friend is well-traveled and loves the Amans as much as I do, so when he says he thinks the service has "slipped", it's very relative-speaking, as he has very high expectations. He still considers it the best resort he's been to, so nothing has changed dramatically.
Jan 8, 2009, 4:57 pm
#685
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
Jan 9, 2009, 3:01 am
#686
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Anybody spend the holidays over at an Aman? A good friend of ours recently came back from Amanpulo and seemed to think the service has slipped. It was noticeably slower, he said, and often they forgot requests. He's been there at least six times and over the holidays for the past few years, so he's very familiar with the property. He was of the opinion that while food prices have gone up, the portions have gone down. "Tiny" was how he described them. It was also the first time I've heard of anyone mentioning "nickel-and-diming" with regards to an Aman.
He was also disappointed that they were served an Italian BBQ on the 29th, and then the same dinner two nights later on NYE. Some of his friends who were also regulars stayed at one of the new 4 bedroom villas on the south-east side and commented that their private chef was quite inept, and that housekeeping often forgot to clean their room. "Shocked" was how they described it, supposedly.
He and some of the regulars are convinced the change in ownership of Aman Resorts has something to do with it. No doubt the global financial downturn comes into play. Anyone have any recent holiday experiences at an Aman that hopefully is a happier story?
He was also disappointed that they were served an Italian BBQ on the 29th, and then the same dinner two nights later on NYE. Some of his friends who were also regulars stayed at one of the new 4 bedroom villas on the south-east side and commented that their private chef was quite inept, and that housekeeping often forgot to clean their room. "Shocked" was how they described it, supposedly.
He and some of the regulars are convinced the change in ownership of Aman Resorts has something to do with it. No doubt the global financial downturn comes into play. Anyone have any recent holiday experiences at an Aman that hopefully is a happier story?
By the way, just heard Aman Delhi has got its permissions and will now open February.
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Jan 9, 2009, 3:14 am
#687
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
^
Jan 9, 2009, 3:08 pm
#689
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 242
Aman Summer Palace Beijing
Hello
The search function on FT doesn't seem to be working, but in any event I don't recall seeing a review of the above property.
Has anyone been?
And, do any of you know what the Virtuoso amenities are?
Many thanks
Bigmerv
The search function on FT doesn't seem to be working, but in any event I don't recall seeing a review of the above property.
Has anyone been?
And, do any of you know what the Virtuoso amenities are?
Many thanks
Bigmerv
Jan 9, 2009, 3:38 pm
#690
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 423
FlyerEC also visited prior to opening and here is a link to his post: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/10546728-post614.html
I don't recall anyone on FT staying there yet and writing a review. Perhaps I'm wrong?