Aman Poll and Questions (up to end 2009)
Aug 15, 2009, 4:51 am
#856
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
Occupancy rate seems to be very low.
FB prices seem extremely ok to me (e.g. a main course for 15 usd). The only thing that seemed a little expensive were wine (but I can see why).
I always had local dishes and they were delicious.
Today got a spa treatment, a kind of shatsu-like local massage (outstanding) on the back of the spa there is another building where works are going on (there will be steamrooms and saunas).
With respect to excursions ehm.. have not done much until now. I have been busy socializing a lot with other travellers I met during the trip from Thailand (a crazy unbelievably funny speed boat trip on the Mekong river).
PS. the GM's name is Gary. Felipe and Chittima are also in the management and they're all extremely nice.
FB prices seem extremely ok to me (e.g. a main course for 15 usd). The only thing that seemed a little expensive were wine (but I can see why).
I always had local dishes and they were delicious.
Today got a spa treatment, a kind of shatsu-like local massage (outstanding) on the back of the spa there is another building where works are going on (there will be steamrooms and saunas).
With respect to excursions ehm.. have not done much until now. I have been busy socializing a lot with other travellers I met during the trip from Thailand (a crazy unbelievably funny speed boat trip on the Mekong river).
PS. the GM's name is Gary. Felipe and Chittima are also in the management and they're all extremely nice.
Aug 15, 2009, 7:08 am
#857
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,298
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hubertus ..other than the suites does amantaka have nice areas to lounge abbout ? in comfort ?
would you know when the resort would be fully opened ?
and lastly any news of future amans or amans in general ?
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hubertus ..other than the suites does amantaka have nice areas to lounge abbout ? in comfort ?
would you know when the resort would be fully opened ?
and lastly any news of future amans or amans in general ?
^
Aug 15, 2009, 1:08 pm
#858
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: some
Posts: 3,381
Thanks for the updates - it sounds great!
Aug 15, 2009, 9:54 pm
#859
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
The common areas are pretty extensive. I am in the library now which is the pavilion between the entrance and the pool. Big deep sofas in paille de Vienne here and in the bar too. Lots of armchairs and loungers around the pool.
I went to ride elephants this morning (fun). Got some other excursions on my schedule, I will update
The new Chinese Aman seems to be in the pipeline and opening soon. Apparently it will include an entire authentic rural village.Also the Portuguese Amans will open.
By the way, with respect to the occupancy, the resort has only 6 suites which are already open. All of them are occupied. The place is already fully booked for Christmas and NYE.
I went to ride elephants this morning (fun). Got some other excursions on my schedule, I will update
The new Chinese Aman seems to be in the pipeline and opening soon. Apparently it will include an entire authentic rural village.Also the Portuguese Amans will open.
By the way, with respect to the occupancy, the resort has only 6 suites which are already open. All of them are occupied. The place is already fully booked for Christmas and NYE.
Aug 16, 2009, 9:03 am
#860
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,298
grazie hubertus
aman in hangzhou would be stunning. really looking forward to it !!
:-::-:
aman in hangzhou would be stunning. really looking forward to it !!
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Aug 20, 2009, 12:58 am
#861
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
I am at the beach in Amanpuri (the whole resort is wifized and i take some time to' update my flyertalk fellows).
This place seems to have improved a lot since i was here last time. New gym in a spectacular location and new beach club with pool. More infos and pix later.
This place seems to have improved a lot since i was here last time. New gym in a spectacular location and new beach club with pool. More infos and pix later.
Aug 20, 2009, 4:25 am
#862
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: some
Posts: 3,381
Yeah, the gym is amazing. Has to be one of the best ever. Enjoy!
Aug 23, 2009, 7:15 pm
#863
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,294
Anyone else stayed at Milocer at svetistefan and can provide an update on development?
I think the queen marija suites are now available. I was told that the Queen Marija suites and the Private pool suites on Sveti Stefan will be the prime suites of the entire resort when fully operational.
I read the piece in Conde Naste traveller about their stay at Milocer and I think the criticisms strange. The writer was disappointed by the lack of gilt and ornate artwork. I got the distinct feeling that the reviewer had never been to an aman before and expected Burj style faux gold on gold.
Also, has anyone heard of another possible aman in Montengro at Durmitor national park?
I think the queen marija suites are now available. I was told that the Queen Marija suites and the Private pool suites on Sveti Stefan will be the prime suites of the entire resort when fully operational.
I read the piece in Conde Naste traveller about their stay at Milocer and I think the criticisms strange. The writer was disappointed by the lack of gilt and ornate artwork. I got the distinct feeling that the reviewer had never been to an aman before and expected Burj style faux gold on gold.
Also, has anyone heard of another possible aman in Montengro at Durmitor national park?
Aug 25, 2009, 7:07 am
#864
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
Anyone else stayed at Milocer at svetistefan and can provide an update on development?
I think the queen marija suites are now available. I was told that the Queen Marija suites and the Private pool suites on Sveti Stefan will be the prime suites of the entire resort when fully operational.
I read the piece in Conde Naste traveller about their stay at Milocer and I think the criticisms strange. The writer was disappointed by the lack of gilt and ornate artwork. I got the distinct feeling that the reviewer had never been to an aman before and expected Burj style faux gold on gold.
Also, has anyone heard of another possible aman in Montengro at Durmitor national park?
I think the queen marija suites are now available. I was told that the Queen Marija suites and the Private pool suites on Sveti Stefan will be the prime suites of the entire resort when fully operational.
I read the piece in Conde Naste traveller about their stay at Milocer and I think the criticisms strange. The writer was disappointed by the lack of gilt and ornate artwork. I got the distinct feeling that the reviewer had never been to an aman before and expected Burj style faux gold on gold.
Also, has anyone heard of another possible aman in Montengro at Durmitor national park?
Aug 25, 2009, 3:18 pm
#865
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,294
I may be wrong, but from the pictures I have seen, the rooms lack a little bit of local flavour. I am not saying that I would have expected russan dolls and balalaikas around, but to me they look like a very nice contemporary hotel which could be in Berlin or Singapore. Or maybe the slight 60's style is aimed to recall the golden age of Sveti Stefan?
Aug 30, 2009, 6:44 pm
#866
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,294
Although we didn't do the Komodo trip this time, we did see amanikan. Its beautiful and we hope to do that trip next year. Its not big enough for us to do one of our big family trips (we would need a flotilla) but will be amazing if we get away on our own!
For anyone interested, theres a wine tasting special at Aman Summer palace Beijing in november with Californian wine producers : http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive....aspx?id=10430
For anyone interested, theres a wine tasting special at Aman Summer palace Beijing in november with Californian wine producers : http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive....aspx?id=10430
Aug 30, 2009, 6:51 pm
#867
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
paul2, maybe 2 couples with kids in lower BR?
CA wine in beijing?
with kobe beef? jeese they need AU shiraz/grange/etc. 
CA wine in beijing?
with kobe beef? jeese they need AU shiraz/grange/etc.
Aug 31, 2009, 7:55 am
#868
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
http://www.luxurylink.com/luxury-hot...62&pkid=253379
amandari 3 nts valley suite and 3 activities (also mentions upgrade at checkin and breakfast as well)
$2250 buy now = $750 per nt (hotel rate = $950 per nt)
considering no other aman is discounted on luxurylink, this might be some kind of mistake. hope someone can make use of it.
http://www.amanresorts.com/amanpulo/accommodation.aspx
1BR (from $1400) has pool, staff, buggy? 
and where is the 1BR?
amandari 3 nts valley suite and 3 activities (also mentions upgrade at checkin and breakfast as well)
$2250 buy now = $750 per nt (hotel rate = $950 per nt)
considering no other aman is discounted on luxurylink, this might be some kind of mistake. hope someone can make use of it.
http://www.amanresorts.com/amanpulo/accommodation.aspx
Private holiday villas located just a few metres from the sea are available for rent at Amanpulo. There are eight 4-bedroom Villas, two 2-bedroom Villas and one 1-bedroom Villa. Each features a private swimming pool, separate bedrooms, living and dining pavilions, outdoor lounge and a kitchen.
All villas include a private chef, butler, and a buggy for each bedroom.
All villas include a private chef, butler, and a buggy for each bedroom.
and where is the 1BR?
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Aug 31, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Sep 1, 2009, 6:18 pm
#869
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,294
Heres a link to the latest amanexpress 'news' :
http://www.amanresorts.com/2009/aeissue9/aeissue9.html
http://www.amanresorts.com/2009/aeissue9/aeissue9.html