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Jan 21, 2014 | 3:17 am
#946
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ZRH
Programs: LX SEN
Posts: 695
Departing on Friday to Asia:
- Bangkok: Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee - Club room
- Siem Reap: Sofitel Angkor - Prestige suite
- Krabi: Ritz Carlton Phulay Bay - Reserve Pool villa
- Bangkok: Sofitel Sukhumvit - Opera suite
- Bangkok: Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee - Club room
- Siem Reap: Sofitel Angkor - Prestige suite
- Krabi: Ritz Carlton Phulay Bay - Reserve Pool villa
- Bangkok: Sofitel Sukhumvit - Opera suite
Jan 21, 2014 | 6:32 am
#947
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Agree that the guest preference idea was nice, but only if staff then take note of your preferences! They were pretty clueless as to our food & other preferences when we stayed. I wonder why I bothered.
Jan 22, 2014 | 3:46 am
#948
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,370
Jan
Amano'i
- done
Pop by ( pending Thai events ) Amanpuri ;
Yamu Point recce
' - The Yamu on Phuket (Thailand), designed by Phillip Stark, appeared on the GHM website in 2007, finally went from GHM to COMO Resorts '
New Amanresorts , .. Thread by deer
Feb
Amanpulo
pending volunteer needs for islands
Amano'i
- donePop by ( pending Thai events ) Amanpuri
; Yamu Point recce
' - The Yamu on Phuket (Thailand), designed by Phillip Stark, appeared on the GHM website in 2007, finally went from GHM to COMO Resorts '
New Amanresorts , .. Thread by deer
Feb
Amanpulo
pending volunteer needs for islands
Last edited by FlyerEC; Jan 22, 2014 at 11:58 pm
Jan 22, 2014 | 4:47 pm
#949
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Mem
Programs: Delta GM, Amex Reserve, Amex Plat, JP Morgan Palladium
Posts: 1,023
One Bal Harbour in Miami this month.
Montage Deer Valley in March
Sea Island in April
London and Paris this summer and FS Costa Rica as well.
Very blessed!
Montage Deer Valley in March
Sea Island in April
London and Paris this summer and FS Costa Rica as well.
Very blessed!
Jan 22, 2014 | 6:04 pm
#950
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: Miles & More, Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 75
We'll be going on a road trip through the Balkans this July (Bosnia & Herz., Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia).
We will spend 3 nights at Aman Sveti Stefan (Deluxe Seaview Cottage with Terrace) and perhaps Aman Cavtat if it's open by then. Hotel Vestibul Palace (Luxury Suite) in Split is another nice one, although not true luxury.
Not many other luxury properties to speak of... suggestions welcome!
December 2014: Greystoke Mahale (Tanzania) and Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Rwanda), followed by Mount Nelson in Cape Town(?)
Any recommendations for accommodations in Arusha, btw? Rivertrees is booked full, so we currently have reservations at Twiga Lodge.
We will spend 3 nights at Aman Sveti Stefan (Deluxe Seaview Cottage with Terrace) and perhaps Aman Cavtat if it's open by then. Hotel Vestibul Palace (Luxury Suite) in Split is another nice one, although not true luxury.
Not many other luxury properties to speak of... suggestions welcome!
December 2014: Greystoke Mahale (Tanzania) and Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Rwanda), followed by Mount Nelson in Cape Town(?)
Any recommendations for accommodations in Arusha, btw? Rivertrees is booked full, so we currently have reservations at Twiga Lodge.
My suggestions in Croatia (most of these will be maximum upscale, not luxury):
Rovinj - North Adratic
Monte Mulini hotel (LHW)
www.montemulinihotel.com
Zagreb - capital
Esplanade Hotel (this one was a member of Regent Hotels until last year, now independent, not sure if it's still Virtuoso)
www.esplanade.hr
Zadar - Central Adriatic Coast
Bastion Hotel (R&C)
http://www.relaischateaux.com/it/sea...urant/bastion/
Split - Central Adriatic
Vestibul Palace - SLH
http://www.vestibulpalace.com/
Lav Le Meridien - Starwood - about 12 km outside city center
www.lemeridienlavsplit.com/
Hvar Island
Adriana SPA Hotel
www.suncanihvar.com/adriana-hvar-spa-hotel.html
Korcula Island
Lesic-Dimitri Palace - R&C
www.lesic-dimitri.com
Dubrovnik
Hotel Villa Dubrovnik - SLH
www.villa-dubrovnik.hr
Hilton Imperial
www.placeshilton.com/imperial-dubrovnik
Hotel Villa Orsula
http://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/en/villa-orsula/
When in Croatia do not miss:
http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/
On the way from Zagreb to the Adriatic Coast.
Hope that this was helpful.
Feb 3, 2014 | 2:08 am
#953
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Everywhere
Programs: UA GS 3MM, NH PLT
Posts: 992
Thanks, Trickster10! Yes, very useful. We're only spending a few days in Croatia; we'll stop by Dubrovnik but won't stay overnight as it'll be infested with tourists in July. We had actually booked Hotel Dubrovnik a few weeks ago, but decided to spend a few more days at Aman Sveti Stefan instead. We'll check out Dubrovnik, Hvar, Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes at some other time when it's not peak season.
We have booked a room at Hotel Vestibul Palace (a luxury suite in the main building, and not the annex); it seems like a very charming property in an unbeatable location.
After Split, we'll be heading over to Sarajevo. I've tentatively booked a suite at the Hotel Bristol there.
We have booked a room at Hotel Vestibul Palace (a luxury suite in the main building, and not the annex); it seems like a very charming property in an unbeatable location.
After Split, we'll be heading over to Sarajevo. I've tentatively booked a suite at the Hotel Bristol there.
My suggestions in Croatia (most of these will be maximum upscale, not luxury):
Rovinj - North Adratic
Monte Mulini hotel (LHW)
www.montemulinihotel.com
Zagreb - capital
Esplanade Hotel (this one was a member of Regent Hotels until last year, now independent, not sure if it's still Virtuoso)
www.esplanade.hr
Zadar - Central Adriatic Coast
Bastion Hotel (R&C)
http://www.relaischateaux.com/it/sea...urant/bastion/
Split - Central Adriatic
Vestibul Palace - SLH
http://www.vestibulpalace.com/
Lav Le Meridien - Starwood - about 12 km outside city center
www.lemeridienlavsplit.com/
Hvar Island
Adriana SPA Hotel
www.suncanihvar.com/adriana-hvar-spa-hotel.html
Korcula Island
Lesic-Dimitri Palace - R&C
www.lesic-dimitri.com
Dubrovnik
Hotel Villa Dubrovnik - SLH
www.villa-dubrovnik.hr
Hilton Imperial
www.placeshilton.com/imperial-dubrovnik
Hotel Villa Orsula
http://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/en/villa-orsula/
When in Croatia do not miss:
http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/
On the way from Zagreb to the Adriatic Coast.
Hope that this was helpful.
Rovinj - North Adratic
Monte Mulini hotel (LHW)
www.montemulinihotel.com
Zagreb - capital
Esplanade Hotel (this one was a member of Regent Hotels until last year, now independent, not sure if it's still Virtuoso)
www.esplanade.hr
Zadar - Central Adriatic Coast
Bastion Hotel (R&C)
http://www.relaischateaux.com/it/sea...urant/bastion/
Split - Central Adriatic
Vestibul Palace - SLH
http://www.vestibulpalace.com/
Lav Le Meridien - Starwood - about 12 km outside city center
www.lemeridienlavsplit.com/
Hvar Island
Adriana SPA Hotel
www.suncanihvar.com/adriana-hvar-spa-hotel.html
Korcula Island
Lesic-Dimitri Palace - R&C
www.lesic-dimitri.com
Dubrovnik
Hotel Villa Dubrovnik - SLH
www.villa-dubrovnik.hr
Hilton Imperial
www.placeshilton.com/imperial-dubrovnik
Hotel Villa Orsula
http://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/en/villa-orsula/
When in Croatia do not miss:
http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/
On the way from Zagreb to the Adriatic Coast.
Hope that this was helpful.
Feb 3, 2014 | 4:00 am
#954
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: FSPP, Rosewood Elite, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS and more
Posts: 2,110
I'm staying at my FIRST EVER AMAN in March, at the Amanfayun in Hangzhou (comped, hotel review). *Fingers crossed* Hotel has been confirmed (waiting for official letter), not sure which room/suite they're putting me in yet. Just in the process of booking flights at the moment.
I'm also looking for ideas for Phuket in June for luxury private villas (also comped, looking to cover the stay). Any suggestions I may be able to contact?
Feb 3, 2014 | 8:28 am
#955
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,370
Interested to hear more about about this when you're back. It opened late last year yea? It simply doesn't impress me for some reason at first viewing from the photos. Looks a bit cold.
I'm staying at my FIRST EVER AMAN in March, at the Amanfayun in Hangzhou (comped, hotel review). *Fingers crossed* Hotel has been confirmed (waiting for official letter), not sure which room/suite they're putting me in yet. Just in the process of booking flights at the moment.
I'm also looking for ideas for Phuket in June for luxury private villas (also comped, looking to cover the stay). Any suggestions I may be able to contact?
I'm staying at my FIRST EVER AMAN in March, at the Amanfayun in Hangzhou (comped, hotel review). *Fingers crossed* Hotel has been confirmed (waiting for official letter), not sure which room/suite they're putting me in yet. Just in the process of booking flights at the moment.
I'm also looking for ideas for Phuket in June for luxury private villas (also comped, looking to cover the stay). Any suggestions I may be able to contact?
Point Yamu is more what you say for the interiors , not warm / soft like Amanpuri or softened by greenery . However , still impressive in their own way.
The views are rather spectacular though & the suites spacious enough. Lovely infinity pool.
Perhaps you should also check out Trisara since Puri will be having their annual maintenance closure in June. Some others are mentioned in this forum.
Pity Amanfayun will be your first Aman , hope you will like it anyway. The GM will be able to assist you with other Aman properties. Perhaps you can also stay at N'oi in June or an Indonesian one.
Last edited by FlyerEC; Feb 8, 2014 at 8:38 am
Feb 8, 2014 | 8:20 am
#956
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: FSPP, Rosewood Elite, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS and more
Posts: 2,110
I'm quite looking forward to the historical aspect of it as well...I love hotels with a bit of character.
I'm just excited and looking forward to it
I'd love to try more out after my first trip.
Feb 8, 2014 | 9:08 am
#957
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,370
Just enjoy Amanfayun , it ' s an Aman , even if others - non staying guests - can troop by en route to the temples.
Perhaps like being in Disney in HK or Paris rather than the Disneyland or Disney World
Perhaps like being in Disney in HK or Paris rather than the Disneyland or Disney World
Feb 8, 2014 | 9:17 am
#959
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: FSPP, Rosewood Elite, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS and more
Posts: 2,110
