The 2011 New Amanresorts and GHM Development Thread
Nov 4, 2011 | 5:52 am
#241
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 710
Very underhwhelmed with all these new proposed Aman locations. 
What about Colca Canyon, Macchu Picchu, Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Amazon, Jericoacoara, Fernando de Noronha, Galapagos, Corcovado, Monteverde, Copan, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio...
And That's just South and Central America.
Get out of Europe! Such a boring place. An Aman in San Marino? Jeez.
Aman should have bought the Datai when they left GHM. Amandatai! ^
Even Anantara have better locations coming up than Aman.
What about Colca Canyon, Macchu Picchu, Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Amazon, Jericoacoara, Fernando de Noronha, Galapagos, Corcovado, Monteverde, Copan, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio...
And That's just South and Central America.
Get out of Europe! Such a boring place.
An Aman in San Marino? Jeez.Aman should have bought the Datai when they left GHM. Amandatai! ^
Even Anantara have better locations coming up than Aman.
Nov 4, 2011 | 9:36 am
#242
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
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Local media are reporting about signed letter of intention between Republic of San Marino government for the new Aman Resort within the borders of smallest European republic (same article claims that Aman Venezia is under construction???).
http://www.sanmarinonotizie.com/?p=36580
http://www.sanmarinonotizie.com/?p=36580
Nov 4, 2011 | 10:42 am
#243
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: BER
Programs: Amanjunkie, LH SEN
Posts: 783
Very underhwhelmed with all these new proposed Aman locations. What about Colca Canyon, Macchu Picchu, Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Amazon, Jericoacoara, Fernando de Noronha, Galapagos, Corcovado, Monteverde, Copan, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio...
And That's just South and Central America.
Get out of Europe! Such a boring place.
And That's just South and Central America.
Get out of Europe! Such a boring place.
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
Nov 4, 2011 | 12:13 pm
#244
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Very underhwhelmed with all these new proposed Aman locations.
What about Colca Canyon, Macchu Picchu, Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Amazon, Jericoacoara, Fernando de Noronha, Galapagos, Corcovado, Monteverde, Copan, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio...
And That's just South and Central America.
Get out of Europe! Such a boring place. An Aman in San Marino? Jeez.
Aman should have bought the Datai when they left GHM. Amandatai! ^
Even Anantara have better locations coming up than Aman.
What about Colca Canyon, Macchu Picchu, Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Amazon, Jericoacoara, Fernando de Noronha, Galapagos, Corcovado, Monteverde, Copan, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio...
And That's just South and Central America.
Get out of Europe! Such a boring place.
An Aman in San Marino? Jeez.Aman should have bought the Datai when they left GHM. Amandatai! ^
Even Anantara have better locations coming up than Aman.
Nov 4, 2011 | 12:14 pm
#245
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
In the contrary - my quote would be: Get out of America, such an unfriendly place (or something like that...). And open up in Portugal, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Norway instead!
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
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Nov 4, 2011 | 2:02 pm
#246
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,698
In the contrary - my quote would be: Get out of America, such an unfriendly place (or something like that...). And open up in Portugal, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Norway instead!
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
Actually, Zecha was the one who discovered the location himself by boat at the bay where the Datai was built later.
Nov 4, 2011 | 5:07 pm
#247
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 710
In the contrary - my quote would be: Get out of America, such an unfriendly place (or something like that...). And open up in Portugal, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Norway instead!
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
Nice theoretical idea - but in fact, the owner has not sold, he has just fired GHM as the hotel management company for the Datai. Furthermore, the Datai with 100+ rooms is too large for the Aman brand. And since both Aman and GHM have Zecha as their spiritual leader, there will be little chance that an owner hands over one management contract from GHM to Aman...
I know of the proposed Gabon locations (Gombe beach and Kongou Falls), but why have Aman not ventured into Africa before now? Amanikhas and to a lesser degree Amanwana proves that Aman can do wildlife expeditions and safaris. Would love something small on the scale of the Orient-Express properties in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Any reason why Aman is seemingly concentrating more on certain continents than others?
Nov 5, 2011 | 3:34 am
#248
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 98
I stand corrected on the Datai. I do not claim to be an expert like you guys. But I am becoming an Amanjunkie (in theory) for their Asian resorts. No interest in the European ones, being a European myself (Brit) I want to travel to more exotic places.
I know of the proposed Gabon locations (Gombe beach and Kongou Falls), but why have Aman not ventured into Africa before now? Amanikhas and to a lesser degree Amanwana proves that Aman can do wildlife expeditions and safaris. Would love something small on the scale of the Orient-Express properties in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Any reason why Aman is seemingly concentrating more on certain continents than others?
I know of the proposed Gabon locations (Gombe beach and Kongou Falls), but why have Aman not ventured into Africa before now? Amanikhas and to a lesser degree Amanwana proves that Aman can do wildlife expeditions and safaris. Would love something small on the scale of the Orient-Express properties in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Any reason why Aman is seemingly concentrating more on certain continents than others?
Personally, I visited the American ones only once and I will never go back. The service was horrendous!
Nov 7, 2011 | 6:24 am
#249
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
I stand corrected on the Datai. I do not claim to be an expert like you guys. But I am becoming an Amanjunkie (in theory) for their Asian resorts. No interest in the European ones, being a European myself (Brit) I want to travel to more exotic places.
I know of the proposed Gabon locations (Gombe beach and Kongou Falls), but why have Aman not ventured into Africa before now? Amanikhas and to a lesser degree Amanwana proves that Aman can do wildlife expeditions and safaris. Would love something small on the scale of the Orient-Express properties in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Any reason why Aman is seemingly concentrating more on certain continents than others?
I know of the proposed Gabon locations (Gombe beach and Kongou Falls), but why have Aman not ventured into Africa before now? Amanikhas and to a lesser degree Amanwana proves that Aman can do wildlife expeditions and safaris. Would love something small on the scale of the Orient-Express properties in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Any reason why Aman is seemingly concentrating more on certain continents than others?
Nov 7, 2011 | 2:24 pm
#250
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,301
I've just noticed Dennistons have updated their site with photos of the mock up room. Who's that looking out over the pool? 
http://www.denniston.com.my/webpagev...manvinhhy.html
http://www.denniston.com.my/webpagev...manvinhhy.html
Nov 7, 2011 | 2:38 pm
#251
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Posts: 31,871
actual construction at nizuc >
http://www.denniston.com.my/webpagev2/cipnizuc.html
http://www.denniston.com.my/webpagev2/cipnizuc.html
Nov 8, 2011 | 9:07 am
#253
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,368
Still ..impatiently waiting ....I guess it's been activated again
Nov 14, 2011 | 5:13 am
#254
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5
visit to amanruya
i visited amanruya in bodrum a few weeks ago with a small group of friends..
the architecture is very touching and moving, they accomplished all of the public areas which include restaurants, library, mainterrace, art gallery and lobby and lounges. all of these places makes the visiter feel very priviliged by indulging the feeling of luxury and space.
walking through the narrow passages between rooms makes you feel like you belong to ancient times.. amanruya is a beautiful mixture of history ,luxury and serenity.
i think that amanruya should be enjoyed in winter and autumn as well as summer depending on my personal experience.. you can get in the heated pool while enjoying the magnificently serene beauty of olive trees, sea, pineforest and the architecture..
the architecture is very touching and moving, they accomplished all of the public areas which include restaurants, library, mainterrace, art gallery and lobby and lounges. all of these places makes the visiter feel very priviliged by indulging the feeling of luxury and space.
walking through the narrow passages between rooms makes you feel like you belong to ancient times.. amanruya is a beautiful mixture of history ,luxury and serenity.
i think that amanruya should be enjoyed in winter and autumn as well as summer depending on my personal experience.. you can get in the heated pool while enjoying the magnificently serene beauty of olive trees, sea, pineforest and the architecture..
Nov 22, 2011 | 1:01 pm
#255
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
Posts: 1,301
Amanoca, Brazil :
I heard today that there will be 30 pavillions all with small private pools.
This is definite.
In addition there are 20 villas with large pools.The villas will range in size from 510 Sq M to 710 Sq M.
The villas are subject to sales so NOT definite.
The spa will be spread over 11,000 sq feet.
It is a one hour and 10 minute drive from Rio de Janeiro on the Costa Verde.
The masterplan looks spectacular.
The expected opening date (as of today) is early 2013.
Amanduna, Portugal :
Current expected opening date for this resort on Praia de Pego, Comporta is mid 2013.
Morrocco :
Aman are looking for a third site in Morrocco according to The Gallivanters Guide!
I heard today that there will be 30 pavillions all with small private pools.
This is definite.
In addition there are 20 villas with large pools.The villas will range in size from 510 Sq M to 710 Sq M.
The villas are subject to sales so NOT definite.
The spa will be spread over 11,000 sq feet.
It is a one hour and 10 minute drive from Rio de Janeiro on the Costa Verde.
The masterplan looks spectacular.
The expected opening date (as of today) is early 2013.
Amanduna, Portugal :
Current expected opening date for this resort on Praia de Pego, Comporta is mid 2013.
Morrocco :
Aman are looking for a third site in Morrocco according to The Gallivanters Guide!