Amanresorts Thread 2016
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Amanresorts Thread 2016
previously >
Amanresorts Thread 2024
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxu...l#post34877832
Amanresorts thread -- 2021/2022
Amanresorts thread - 2020
Amanresorts Thread 2019
Amanresorts Thread 2018
Amanresorts Thread 2017
Amanresorts Thread 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...0-onwards.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2009-a.html
and >
New Aman/Janu + Azerai/Azumi + GHM/Ahn Luh - '24/'25-Edition
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxu...l#post34891352
New Aman & JANU + Azerai & Azumi + GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2021/2022-Edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Lu Resorts - original 2020 Edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2019 edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2018 edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2017 edition
New Amanresorts, "Zecharesorts", GHM and Ahn Luh Resorts (2016 edition)
New Amanresorts, GHM and Ahn Luh (2015 edition)
New Amanresorts, GHM & Ahn Luh Development (2014 Edition)
The 2013 New Amanresorts, GHM & Ahn Luh Development Thread
New and rumored Amanresorts / GHM Hotels - the 2012 thread
The 2011 New Amanresorts and GHM Development Thread
The 2010+ New Amanresorts & GHM-Development Thread
The "New Amanresorts & GHM Development" Thread (up to beginning 2010)
Amanresorts Thread 2024
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxu...l#post34877832
Amanresorts thread -- 2021/2022
Amanresorts thread - 2020
Amanresorts Thread 2019
Amanresorts Thread 2018
Amanresorts Thread 2017
Amanresorts Thread 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...0-onwards.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2009-a.html
and >
New Aman/Janu + Azerai/Azumi + GHM/Ahn Luh - '24/'25-Edition
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxu...l#post34891352
New Aman & JANU + Azerai & Azumi + GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2021/2022-Edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Lu Resorts - original 2020 Edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2019 edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2018 edition
New Aman, Azerai, GHM & Ahn Luh Resorts - 2017 edition
New Amanresorts, "Zecharesorts", GHM and Ahn Luh Resorts (2016 edition)
New Amanresorts, GHM and Ahn Luh (2015 edition)
New Amanresorts, GHM & Ahn Luh Development (2014 Edition)
The 2013 New Amanresorts, GHM & Ahn Luh Development Thread
New and rumored Amanresorts / GHM Hotels - the 2012 thread
The 2011 New Amanresorts and GHM Development Thread
The 2010+ New Amanresorts & GHM-Development Thread
The "New Amanresorts & GHM Development" Thread (up to beginning 2010)
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Feb 12, 2024 at 1:51 pm
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(Amanresorts Thread begun by http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/amanjunkie.html)
(upcoming - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...6-edition.html)
amanresorts trip report threads in this forum >
(number of reports where trip included multiple hotels = 54 [62% of 87 reports])
Ericka
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...oe-greece.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...giri-utah.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ya-turkey.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-morocco.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanyara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-maldives.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-hole-wy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rlton-etc.html
Musken
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gh-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...g-kong-fs.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-shutters.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ts-amanoi.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-cambodia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2013-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanruya.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-trisara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-jimbaran.html
deathscar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ilippines.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...indonesia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...las-soori.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2014-a.html
SwissBelgiantravelers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-may-14-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ripreport.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
Londonjetsetter
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...els-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
xracer
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-vietnam.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanzoe.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...uya-visit.html
halibahs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
Groombridge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpuri.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rts-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...li-beyond.html
Fliar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...pressions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...er-hotels.html
FlyingDoctorwu
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ng-2015-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2014-a.html
5khours
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
aa213bb
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amangalla.html
cjthekid
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
blueline7
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
jkirk
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...as-report.html
zigzag
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ws-please.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ary-party.html
theLuxuryTravelExpert - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ideo-clip.html
callmedtop - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amantaka.html
Big_Foot - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
epitopeX - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rea-japan.html
chelsea2 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rney-siam.html
IB6825 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
MacMyDay - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...en-greece.html
TheBrownPrince - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ni-review.html
LM225 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
ACfly - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
indianenglish - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ks-caicos.html
KI-NRT - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...taka-laos.html
NYflyer1 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
damaxer91 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
Larkin - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
ridefar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-i-khas.html
kurl - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
latinrusso - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...udaivilas.html
rjhunjhu - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...yo-island.html
lilnemo - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjena.html
HKboy - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
ClefsDor - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
DavidO - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...tion-trip.html (what makes aman)
plumbar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gari-bali.html (what makes aman)
opxzaw - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bali-java.html (what makes aman)
SanDiego1K - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
theaviator - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ka-photos.html
by person, descending by date
one of my thoughts was seeing same person's comparisons
right, only trip report threads in this forum (with one exception)
i compiled report list on aug 12 2012 >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post19108351
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continued here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...l#post16681455
and discussion here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
(upcoming - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...6-edition.html)
amanresorts trip report threads in this forum >
(number of reports where trip included multiple hotels = 54 [62% of 87 reports])
Ericka
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...oe-greece.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...giri-utah.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ya-turkey.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-morocco.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanyara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-maldives.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-hole-wy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rlton-etc.html
Musken
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gh-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...g-kong-fs.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-shutters.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ts-amanoi.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-cambodia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2013-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanruya.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-trisara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-jimbaran.html
deathscar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ilippines.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...indonesia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...las-soori.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2014-a.html
SwissBelgiantravelers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-may-14-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ripreport.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
Londonjetsetter
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...els-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
xracer
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-vietnam.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanzoe.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...uya-visit.html
halibahs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
Groombridge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpuri.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rts-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...li-beyond.html
Fliar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...pressions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...er-hotels.html
FlyingDoctorwu
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ng-2015-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2014-a.html
5khours
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
aa213bb
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amangalla.html
cjthekid
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
blueline7
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
jkirk
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...as-report.html
zigzag
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ws-please.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ary-party.html
theLuxuryTravelExpert - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ideo-clip.html
callmedtop - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amantaka.html
Big_Foot - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
epitopeX - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rea-japan.html
chelsea2 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rney-siam.html
IB6825 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
MacMyDay - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...en-greece.html
TheBrownPrince - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ni-review.html
LM225 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
ACfly - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
indianenglish - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ks-caicos.html
KI-NRT - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...taka-laos.html
NYflyer1 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
damaxer91 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
Larkin - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
ridefar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-i-khas.html
kurl - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
latinrusso - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...udaivilas.html
rjhunjhu - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...yo-island.html
lilnemo - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjena.html
HKboy - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
ClefsDor - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
DavidO - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...tion-trip.html (what makes aman)
plumbar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gari-bali.html (what makes aman)
opxzaw - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bali-java.html (what makes aman)
SanDiego1K - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
theaviator - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ka-photos.html
by person, descending by date
one of my thoughts was seeing same person's comparisons
right, only trip report threads in this forum (with one exception)
i compiled report list on aug 12 2012 >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post19108351
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I will be focusing a little more on my attempt to unravel the mystery of Aman Resorts. Part of my mission was to find out, 'Why all the fuss about Aman', and I did in fact get to the bottom of this question.
Upon arrival, I was met after alighting from the Jetbridge, by a private arrival service representative contracted by Amandari, who guided me effortlessly through all the various immigration and security queues in a somewhat chaotic environment. This was an invaluable service and saved a lot of time and a big headache upon arrival. The airport was very, very busy, and being able to jump just about every queue was a god-send. The arrival service is included by Aman, and makes selecting Aman a very good choice, although I understand some arrival services are available for the general public as well. Arrival service in Bali is a must in my opinion.
The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.
The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.
and discussion here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jan 1, 2017 at 11:06 am
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- compilation - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22062208
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ren-amans.html
- dining - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22108740
- categories - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post27876604
- bali - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post20693573
- rates - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25383207
- tokyo rates >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25763372
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26416297
- yacht rates - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24926301
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bora-bora.html
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24798603 KB HS DV SW PA MS SB LR?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26525999
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22095432
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post27876604
some aman history >
Formerly Managed Aman Hotels
Hotels and Resorts that used to be Amans
Any Aman-style resorts in Australia?
milton park - 1993 through late 1998
strand - 1994 through early 1999
carcosa seri negara - through early 1999
chateau de bagnols - through late 1999
umaid bhawan - rates from nov 1 2003 to apr 4 2004
hacienda san antonio - rates from oct 1 2002 to sep 30 2005
if i had known, i would have done all 3 of the latter, bummer
aman
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22947184
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24132027
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post18454969
(http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26330918)
- unique - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22805109
- expectations - www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxury-hotels/1642117-amanresorts-thread-2015-started-amanjunkie-post24698473.html#post24698473
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ren-amans.html
- dining - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22108740
- categories - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post27876604
- bali - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post20693573
- rates - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25383207
- tokyo rates >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25763372
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26416297
- yacht rates - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24926301
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bora-bora.html
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24798603 KB HS DV SW PA MS SB LR?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26525999
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22095432
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post27876604
some aman history >
Formerly Managed Aman Hotels
Hotels and Resorts that used to be Amans
Any Aman-style resorts in Australia?
milton park - 1993 through late 1998
strand - 1994 through early 1999
carcosa seri negara - through early 1999
chateau de bagnols - through late 1999
umaid bhawan - rates from nov 1 2003 to apr 4 2004
hacienda san antonio - rates from oct 1 2002 to sep 30 2005
if i had known, i would have done all 3 of the latter, bummer
aman
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22947184
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24132027
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post18454969
(http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26330918)
- unique - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22805109
- expectations - www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxury-hotels/1642117-amanresorts-thread-2015-started-amanjunkie-post24698473.html#post24698473
best stays of 2012 [Amanfayun [URL=http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=3]#3 ] Aman-Summer Palace #4
I was blown away by how personalized the experiences...were, even by Aman's highest of standards.
I was blown away by how personalized the experiences...were, even by Aman's highest of standards.
We expected...
So the great surprise of the trip was Amantaka which – even given the very high standards we have come to expect from Aman – is setting world-class service standards, and is one of the true jewels in the Aman crown. I’d never met Gary Tyson, Amantaka’s General Manager, before this stay, but given what he’s accomplished at Amantaka, he is someone we will now follow to whatever resort he happens to oversee. What he has done in creating service standards of the utmost polish and skill in a location where there was no former 5-star experience from which to draw, is astounding. (And if you get a chance, have him tell you about the process he went through of hiring and training new employees in a “fake Amantaka” he created to serve as a training site during the construction of the resort.) Aman resorts have spoiled many of us by setting the highest bar in the world for service and housekeeping standards, and even within this stiff competition, Amantaka rises to the very top.
So the great surprise of the trip was Amantaka which – even given the very high standards we have come to expect from Aman – is setting world-class service standards, and is one of the true jewels in the Aman crown. I’d never met Gary Tyson, Amantaka’s General Manager, before this stay, but given what he’s accomplished at Amantaka, he is someone we will now follow to whatever resort he happens to oversee. What he has done in creating service standards of the utmost polish and skill in a location where there was no former 5-star experience from which to draw, is astounding. (And if you get a chance, have him tell you about the process he went through of hiring and training new employees in a “fake Amantaka” he created to serve as a training site during the construction of the resort.) Aman resorts have spoiled many of us by setting the highest bar in the world for service and housekeeping standards, and even within this stiff competition, Amantaka rises to the very top.
being there is just breathtaking. Amanjiwo is an architectural masterpiece...The GM was not there during our stay...without a doubt the best hotel we ever stayed at. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Only downside is that I don't think we will be able to top this, but repeat we can and we will.
The only hotels I've stayed at where I was wowed were:
Aman i Khas, India
Silky Oaks Lodge, Australia
And really, the Aman was a few notches more amazing than Silky Oaks. But that was mainly because of our personal butler and the fact that there were only about a dozen "rooms".
...it's the service that makes a high end hotel.
Aman i Khas, India
Silky Oaks Lodge, Australia
And really, the Aman was a few notches more amazing than Silky Oaks. But that was mainly because of our personal butler and the fact that there were only about a dozen "rooms".
...it's the service that makes a high end hotel.
Amankila...
First, the architecture is fabulous and unique. The rooms are luxurious in a "non-western" way. They incorporate their surroundings and environment. They don't try to fight it. Everything about the Amankila is about being in tune with your surroundings. It is very spiritual, too. The service is beyond reproach. I have been to many Four Season and other very high end resorts all over the world. Although they are fabulous too, there is a subtle difference between the way Aman resorts goes about taking care of their guests. They genuinely care about your well being. They never make you feel like they are doing you a favor. They have truly mastered the fine art of service to perfection.
First, the architecture is fabulous and unique. The rooms are luxurious in a "non-western" way. They incorporate their surroundings and environment. They don't try to fight it. Everything about the Amankila is about being in tune with your surroundings. It is very spiritual, too. The service is beyond reproach. I have been to many Four Season and other very high end resorts all over the world. Although they are fabulous too, there is a subtle difference between the way Aman resorts goes about taking care of their guests. They genuinely care about your well being. They never make you feel like they are doing you a favor. They have truly mastered the fine art of service to perfection.
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http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB97102881745784733
majority - puri and indonesia (dari 50%?) (bora bora?) (jena 50%?)
bora bora announced closure may 2008, closed oct 2008
some old aman reports outside luxury hotels forum >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...l-chennai.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...utan-last.html
drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/print.html?/pub-share/magazine/html/Lexus-Lifestyle/First-Resorts-2009.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25957644
Pierre&Cédric reports jena spa/residences are finally beginning development
that would leave these projects undeveloped - nusa spa & ruya spa/residences
wonder whether ritz carlton reserve impacted long ago proposed 9-12 dari residences
interestingly (or maybe unsurprising) dari sits on complicated set of leasehold plots
if aman owns majority of hotel bora bora, maybe doronin would be interested in residences
i found it odd karma resorts has proposed residences next to amankila (rather than aman)
amex FHR 4th nt free >
bali, sara, taka - ends this month (bali Exclusives from $600 before free night)
jena - ends next month (jena has had other free night offers recently/before)
Under Colony, Amanresorts also sold a resort in Australia and gave up management contracts of hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bagnols, France.
Amanresorts assets include majority ownership of eight resorts and minority stakes in the other three.
Amanresorts assets include majority ownership of eight resorts and minority stakes in the other three.
bora bora announced closure may 2008, closed oct 2008
some old aman reports outside luxury hotels forum >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...l-chennai.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...utan-last.html
drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/print.html?/pub-share/magazine/html/Lexus-Lifestyle/First-Resorts-2009.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25957644
Pierre&Cédric reports jena spa/residences are finally beginning development
that would leave these projects undeveloped - nusa spa & ruya spa/residences
wonder whether ritz carlton reserve impacted long ago proposed 9-12 dari residences
interestingly (or maybe unsurprising) dari sits on complicated set of leasehold plots
if aman owns majority of hotel bora bora, maybe doronin would be interested in residences
i found it odd karma resorts has proposed residences next to amankila (rather than aman)
amex FHR 4th nt free >
bali, sara, taka - ends this month (bali Exclusives from $600 before free night)
jena - ends next month (jena has had other free night offers recently/before)
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interesting (happened after amanresorts was sold)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...uz_Region.html
cant recall, someone may have posted social media from this >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24631257
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25849657
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...uz_Region.html
amanjena last weekend of August 2014
...At 11am on the day of check out I received an abrupt telephone call from management stating we were to leave the hotel property in its entirety by 12 noon. Management panicked when our butler fed back to them that we were nearly packed and heading to lunch at the poolside bar! We were informed that our table in the restaurant booked for 12 noon and...spa treatments...booked for 2pm and 4pm would not be honoured.
...At the time of check out and in later emails management insisted that we were informed that the hotel was being privately hired on our last day.
...At 11am on the day of check out I received an abrupt telephone call from management stating we were to leave the hotel property in its entirety by 12 noon. Management panicked when our butler fed back to them that we were nearly packed and heading to lunch at the poolside bar! We were informed that our table in the restaurant booked for 12 noon and...spa treatments...booked for 2pm and 4pm would not be honoured.
...At the time of check out and in later emails management insisted that we were informed that the hotel was being privately hired on our last day.
football managers and their families that have recently married in the hotel
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25849657
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interesting (happened after amanresorts was sold)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...uz_Region.html
cant recall, someone may have posted social media from this >
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...uz_Region.html
cant recall, someone may have posted social media from this >
When corporate stops caring and a property lies then that's a big problem.
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didnt say whether they talked to GM/corporate, aman later gave money towards another hotel
at best, huge communication issue - when was takeover planned, and did some staff not know
at best, huge communication issue - when was takeover planned, and did some staff not know
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i directly contacted management in aman headquarters thinking they would be shocked at these revelations, I was given the email address of the aman ceo who could not take the time to reply to any of my emails.
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my mistake, though not specific, plus context >
aug 2014 - jolivet CEO, following court ruling, following zecha > doronin > zecha > jolivet
with jul 31 2014 being zecha departure, and also seems jolivet "interim" at one point
mass firing at "headquarters" (in may when zecha out?) london HQ & CMO announced in jun
recently >
part of context is whether it was doronin hosting/sending guests at last minute
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24631257
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25849657
this is really the key >
when were bookings made by which staff - if bookings canceled, canceled by which staff
was butler unaware, as well as other staff (if staff fired, were they told by aug 2014)
was even "management" unaware of what time the incoming guests were arriving
who were incoming guests and what was importance (or not) of clearing hotel at noon
if it was important, at least a lack of awareness, if only calling one hour before noon
did guest book with hotel or via amex - if amex, did amex book/confirm table/spa
(if via amex, did amex fail to) also, not honoring FHR 4pm checkout is not unusual
did amex receive any communications that they then failed to pass along to guest
(some here have had management communications facilitated by virtuoso, not amex)
wonder when (in advance) they announced jun 7 2015 - oct 17 2015 closure
regardless, Pierre&Cédric posted that recent stay over holidays went very well
last weekend of August 2014
with jul 31 2014 being zecha departure, and also seems jolivet "interim" at one point
mass firing at "headquarters" (in may when zecha out?) london HQ & CMO announced in jun
recently >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24631257
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25849657
this is really the key >
Management panicked when our butler fed back
table..booked for 12 noon..spa..booked for 2pm and 4pm
table..booked for 12 noon..spa..booked for 2pm and 4pm
was butler unaware, as well as other staff (if staff fired, were they told by aug 2014)
was even "management" unaware of what time the incoming guests were arriving
who were incoming guests and what was importance (or not) of clearing hotel at noon
if it was important, at least a lack of awareness, if only calling one hour before noon
did guest book with hotel or via amex - if amex, did amex book/confirm table/spa
(if via amex, did amex fail to) also, not honoring FHR 4pm checkout is not unusual
did amex receive any communications that they then failed to pass along to guest
(some here have had management communications facilitated by virtuoso, not amex)
wonder when (in advance) they announced jun 7 2015 - oct 17 2015 closure
regardless, Pierre&Cédric posted that recent stay over holidays went very well
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revised corporate logo (removal of ‘resorts’)...Aman.com
giri assistant GM - became GM at auberge costa rica
GMs
pending - ruya, giri
external - beijing, puri, wana, tokyo, bagh
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Amangalla
I am in the process of writing a trip report on a recent trip to Sri Lanka, but figured in the meantime I would include the link to my pics from Amangalla here. I stayed in room #25 which was a chamber.
https://shangrilavancouver.shutterfly.com/pictures/191
https://shangrilavancouver.shutterfly.com/pictures/191
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Just got back in from the London event. It was good fun and great to meet a lot of the Aman staff, including many GMs. Doronin, Olivier Jolivet and Lisa Bovio were there, with Lisa in particular being absolutely wonderful. I think I've picked up half of Aman corporates business cards now. Unfortunately Sally (Amansara) could not attend as she broke her foot a few days earlier.
They had a Japanese calligrapher there who would draw your name and present it to you, all designed to semi-promo the opening of Amanemu. Not sure if it's been said elsewhere, but Aman Tokyo GM is moving on.
It sounds like they will be having more of these events in future cities in Europe and America. I'd recommend people to attend if they're thinking about it.
They had a Japanese calligrapher there who would draw your name and present it to you, all designed to semi-promo the opening of Amanemu. Not sure if it's been said elsewhere, but Aman Tokyo GM is moving on.
It sounds like they will be having more of these events in future cities in Europe and America. I'd recommend people to attend if they're thinking about it.