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Today: Top best Aman Resorts & Hotels in the world
Aman is widely acclaimed as the most exclusive hotel brand in the world. Meticulously designed to frame their natural settings, Aman hotels are renowned for breathtaking locations, locally inspired architecture, and ultimate privacy. Each welcomes guests as if to the home of a close friend, instilling a sense of peace and belonging amid some of the most diverse natural and historical landscapes. It is an approach that has changed little since 1988 when the first retreat was built on Phuket's west coast. It was named Amanpuri, meaning 'place of peace', and Aman was born. Today, embracing more than 30 ultra-luxe hotels in 20 countries, Aman continues to seek out transformative experiences and awe-inspiring locations. Among Aman's habitués is a group of passionate repeat customers - self-proclaimed 'Aman junkies' (count me in) - who rave about the service and design aesthetic and whose travel plans are determined by Aman locations. Here are my 10 favorite Aman hotels & resorts in the world.
Unfortunately, there's one property that I could not include in the list: Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro. It's by far one of the best Aman Resorts I've ever stayed at (read my review here) but the property has been closed since the pandemic (although there is a a glimmer of hope as Aman re-opened Sveti Stefan's historic and lavish private rental, Villa Miločer, last season).
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Located in Manhattan's iconic Crown Building, Aman New York is just a stone's throw from Central Park. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the ultra-luxe hotel serves as an urban sanctuary while providing easy access to all points of interest in the city. A double-storey lobby welcomes guests to the 14th floor, where the sounds of midtown Manhattan melt away. Massive marble rain showers, oversized soaking tubs, and enchanting fireplaces mark the urban retreat's 83 daydream-worthy suites, while signature restaurants Arva and Nama – available exclusively to guests and Aman Club Founders – pay homage to Italy's rustic roots and Japan's culinary traditions, respectively. The iconic property is also home to a fabulous three-storey spa boasting restorative treatments, functional biomarker lab diagnostics, and multidisciplinary wellness programs.
Mount Agung provides a dramatic backdrop for Amankila (peaceful hill), a secluded seaside resort overlooking the Lombok Strait in Bali. The 34 free-standing thatched-roof suites offer exceptional views from their hillside locations, and are connected to the resort's facilities by raised walkways. Guests can relax around the signature three-tiered pool or at the beach club on Amankila's beach, with its silverblack sands and turquoise waters. What separates Amankila from other luxury Bali hotels is that it is situated in Karangasem, one of Bali's most traditional regencies, offering easy access to untouched rural countryside, local crafts and the region's royal past. The resort is also close to two of the island's most important temples, Lempuyang and Besakih, the former of which is considered one of Bali's "six temples of the heavens."
This timeless retreat on Phuket's west coast is in harmony with its idyllic setting. Ancient Ayutthayan architecture determines the design of its pavilions and villas, which overlook lush vegetation and the pristine Andaman Sea. Interspersed throughout a mature coconut plantation, the Thai-style villas are approached by elevated walkways, and all have a private outdoor sala for dining and relaxing, shaded by tropical flora. Sloping roof lines frame soothing, spacious interiors, furnished with Thai textiles, art and antiques. When it opened in 1988, Amanpuri was the first Aman to grace the planet and as such the resort has built a legendary reputation, attracting the rich and famous, including A-list celebrities and royalty.
Set on the beautiful island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Amanyara is a secluded haven embracing the best elements of the Caribbean. Bordering the pristine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park, acclaimed for some of the world's best wall and reef diving, the ultraluxurious resort is blessed with a magnificent, semi-private, sugar-white beach. Contemporary in layout and design, Amanyara's 38 timber-shingled pavilions enjoy extensive outdoor space and views of the ocean, tranquil ponds or coastal vegetation. All have entrance terraces, wooden sundecks and king-size beds. There are also 20 Amanyara villas with three distinct outlooks, each on over half a hectare (1.5 acres) and serviced by a chef and a host. The resort's wellness facilities offer an array of rejuvenating treatments and holistic programs.
Aman Venice's home on the Grand Canal is the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, one of the city's most significant buildings. The great painter Tiepolo once lived here, and his frescoes adorn the walls of many of the rooms. In the 19th century, the presiding Papadopoli family turned adjoining buildings into two gardens that, today, are among the city's rarest private green spaces. When Aman Venice opened in 2014, its sensitive incorporation of contemporary comforts won the palazzo a heritage award for Italy's best restoration. More home than hotel, Aman Venice offers the rare privilege of space in Venice. High ceilings and spacious light-filled salons are joined by two mature outdoor private gardens and a small rooftop rarely seen in the city. With views to the hotel's private garden or the Grand Canal, many of the 24 rooms and suites feature protected frescos and reliefs.
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