Having already long become an avid Aman lover for many years of all-things-Aman, I am in love with this property.
Aman Group has set itself apart from many other hotel, resort or property management groups. Their dedicated, exclusive, mind-blowing attention to every (personal) detail, truly ranks them far above and beyond competition and thereby makes them my uber favorite among all reviews, as a group.
This particular property in Beijing I would say like all other Aman locations, has set a standard that most can only strive to achieve.
I am that impressed.
However, like anything – open for constructive criticism – there is always room for improvement.
First things first, this Aman site quite literally sits on UNESCO World Heritage grounds (The Summer Palace and Lake Kunming), protected by both the local principality amidst the Fifth Ring and of course having successfully surmounted the Chinese government to gain exclusive property rights on site. That is a feat unknown to most properties in China no less and Aman was ultimately successful in promising to devise a property plan conducive to maintaining historic relevance.
My property review takes you through their every day actiivities, my host parties, concierge services, amenities, spa treatments and of course meeting with their General Manager Todd and friends during my special visit this past month.
Updated 31May2013
updated
3Jun2013