Amanpuri

Amazing 4 night stay. Beautiful room, glorious spa, perfect staff and truly great food. Nothing is ever too much effort and nearly everything is taken care of before you even think about it. Undoubtedly one of the best hotels in the world- it’s a kind of antithesis of a Ritz Carlton type hotel where you get asked if you are enjoying it every 10 minutes. The staff here just know. The facilities are wonderful, Phuket beautiful and they clearly run very good tours but I had one place to go and just switch off from the world for a week it would be here. Thank you Amanpuri.

We came back to Amampuri after a wonderful holiday here last year, it was so was wonderful from the start. To be welcomed back by the members of staff who recognized us was really nice and

We had an amazing stay at Amanpuri. Everything was truly excellent from our beautiful pool pavilion to the meals, the beach service, the spa services and our outside activities. I hurt my foot and they took good care of me and even gave me flowers to wish me well. The service on our room was truly spectacular. They serviced the room every time we left. The massage therapist worked very hard to repair the energy blockage in my husband’s lower back. It was truly a spectacular place and a dream holiday.

The guest experience at Amanpuri is excellent…the rooms comfortable, the staff and service is exemplary, and the food is exquisite. BUT Amanpuri is a classic example of a hotel that doesn’t know what it wants to be. The Aman brand is adult and sophisticated. It is a magnet for couples, who can enjoy each others company or mix with others for interesting conversation with a cosmopolitan clientele. But the villas…with their numerous and varied bedrooms for groups or families, introduce large numbers to a place which upsets the social dynamic which exclusivity offers. Made even worse during the occasion of our visit by an extraordinary number of young children who were allowed to run around without discipline, which spoiled the dining experience more than once. There is an obvious solution to this, which hotel management needs to address before the brand reputation is tarnished.

Okay. I know most people would ponder whether the high price is worth it, and let me assure you, as a first time Aman guest who had spent many hours researching reviews on this resort, this resort definitely lived up to my expectations. This is coming from someone who is very picky on hotels and resorts because I rarely have time to go travelling. When I go travelling, I would like to make sure everything in the place I stay is at least close to perfection so that it won’t ruin my precious holiday time. Everything must be done right! After all, holidays are meant to be totally stress free, right? If you’re looking for the finest in Phuket, this has to be it. We stayed there for 3 days and 2 nights and we were served mainly by Fern - Intern; Room Manager; Khun Nun - Room Division Manager; Giulia - Guest Relation Manager, and Puy-noon - Guest Service Assistance. They were all very friendly and nice, and we felt so cared for. They offered constant help and took care of everything! Their Whatsapp guest service’s prompt responses within a minute or two 24/7 was an icing on the cake. Except the friendly attitude from the staff, other highlights include the complimentary Thai style afternoon teatime and the most advanced gym with countless updated equipment. Everything just made you feel like you’re being served right. And the best part? The immaculate beach they share with just another hotel, making it so much less crowded than other beaches and way more relaxing. Their house cleaning team also put in a lot of effort. They always make sure to make the room dustless and neat whenever you’re out. I was so surprised (and partially guilty) they had at least cleaned 3-4 times a day for us. As some other reviews have mentioned, no brain cells are wasted here. No rush, no noise, only now. This is the art of slowing down in Amanpuri. This is definitely one of the very few 5 stars hotels I wouldn’t mind going back again for more!