ultra luxury
Aman
4 properties in our collection.
Aman
Amanzoë
Ed Tuttle's masterpiece delivers classical Greek architecture reimagined for the ultra-wealthy, with pavilions cascading down a hillside overlooking the Aegean like a modern-day Olympus. The service reaches near-mythical levels — staff anticipating twisted ankles with ice, orchestrating perfect proposals in ancient amphitheaters, creating seamless experiences that justify abandoning pre-paid Greek islands to return here immediately. While the dining disappoints relative to the setting (particularly the Japanese restaurant and inconsistent execution), and the beach club requires a scenic but inconvenient drive, the sheer architectural grandeur and intuitive hospitality make this Greece's most compelling luxury retreat. At 2,200 square feet per pavilion with private infinity pools and dual everything, it's less hotel than personal sanctuary.
Aman
Aman Venice
Housed in a 16th-century palazzo with Tiepolo frescoes that would make the Louvre weep, Aman Venice achieves something remarkable: it transforms one of the world's most tourist-trampled cities into a sanctuary of genuine tranquility. The hard product is museum-quality — breakfast beneath gilded ceilings, cocktails in frescoed salons, and that impossibly rare private garden overlooking the Grand Canal. Service runs deep, with staff who anticipate needs and remember preferences across stays. The location in San Polo strikes the perfect balance: close enough to San Marco for early morning wandering, far enough to escape the cruise ship hordes. Yes, the entry-level rooms feel austere even by Aman standards, and the spa disappoints, but this remains Venice's most civilized luxury experience.
Aman
Amanfayun
Amanfayun occupies a reconstructed tea village beside Lingyin Temple, creating something genuinely extraordinary — direct temple access before the crowds arrive, ancient stone Buddhas hidden in the grounds, and rooms that feel like imperial residences from a different century. The location alone justifies the journey: you're staying within walking distance of 1,700-year-old Buddhist temples, surrounded by bamboo groves and the sound of temple bells. While service occasionally lacks the intuitive polish of flagship Amans — language barriers can frustrate, and some experiences feel undercurated — the setting transcends these limitations. This isn't just another luxury hotel; it's a portal to China's spiritual heart, wrapped in Aman's signature restraint.
Aman
Aman Tokyo
Kerry Hill's architectural masterpiece creates Tokyo's most serene luxury refuge, with soaring 33rd-floor arrivals and rooms that feel like floating sanctuaries above the Imperial Gardens. The hard product is genuinely spectacular — among the largest hotel rooms in Tokyo with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city like living art. Yet the service, while polite, lacks the intuitive anticipation that justifies the $3,000+ nightly rate. Staff frequently fail to recognize guests, and the concierge struggles with top-tier restaurant reservations that competitors handle effortlessly. It's undeniably beautiful, but Peninsula Tokyo delivers warmer hospitality for half the price.