Amandayan

What a beautiful hotel in an oasis of calm in Lijiang. Sitting on Lion hill and with a temple in the grounds, it’s a wonderful escape from the bustling streets of the old town. We were able to visit the temple early before it opened to the public, which was an amazing experience. Staff were unfailingly friendly and helpful with everything, including helping us book tickets for attractions. We were staying on the gateway to Shangri-la package and had a fantastic day trip to Shangri-la and the tiger leaping gorge. The rooms were very well appointed in traditional buildings around a very quiet courtyard. From the outside decking of the hotel bar you could hear the nightlife of Lijiang down below (which we loved actually because it felt like you were experiencing it without having to push through the busy streets below) but we could not hear anything from our room. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable our whole stay. We would have loved to stay longer. We definitely have the Aman bug now!

The setting of this hotel and the area around it is absolutely stunning. The architecture of the rooms blends Chinese design with Aman standards, and makes for the perfect blend. When we went, there was no GM but the staff were still very well organized, willing to attend to all our needs and fixed all our complaints very very quickly. I cannot even express how impressed we were at how above and beyond the staff went for us. A very memorable experience!

We had a fantastic three nights at Amandyan to start our Yunnan holiday. We were primarily looking to relax and were able to do just that - the rooms were comfortable, pool relaxing and the service top notch. The hotel is located off of Old Town Lijiang - about a 5 minute walk down the hill. We found the food at the restaurant very good. The concierge was very helpful and will arrange day trips. They connected with us by wechat upon arrival, so making requests and communicating was quite easy. We ate at the restaurant for most meals and found the service and food quite good - they would even save a table for us with a good view :). One night it was a bit busy and things suffered a little, but not a big deal. Our package included a day trip and they let us just trade it in for a driver and car for the afternoon so that we could explore on our own. When my husband asked about buying one of the hats in the room (realizing he forgot one), they even offered for him to just keep it. Loved it and looking forward to going back soon!

We are among the Aman junkie tribe, but whether you are a fellow tribesperson or not, the Amandayan is worth going out of your way for. It is in a fantastic location right next to the ancient and incredibly beautiful, charming city of Lijiang. The facilities are designed to be in keeping with the Lijiang architecture, while also being elegant, luxurious and quiet. The staff are excellent and have a delightful new general manager. The food and restaurant or also top notch. The Amandayan ranks up there with the best that the Aman experience offers.

We visited the Aman Hotel on Saturday the second of November 2019 to spend the afternoon having high tea on their terrace overlooking the Old Town of Lijiang. We had heard the view was exceptional and the service without comparison. We were not disappointed. We loved the ambience of the hotel and had a memorable and relaxing afternoon. The service was indeed exceptional and Marvel the manager made our time there so enjoyable by ensuring that everything we needed was provided promptly and with a smile. She also gave us a tour of the hotel and when we left we vowed to return again in future to eat at the restaurant or perhaps stay for a while.