DESIGN
THE ESSENCE
OF AMAN
THE LONG-AWAITED AMAN NEW YORK , WITH 83 SUITES AND 22 RESIDENCES , IS THE ULTIMATE IN URBAN LUXURY WITH DESIGN THAT PUTS GUESTS ’ NEEDS FIRST .
Contributed by ALICIA SHEBER
This August , the Aman New York made its muchanticipated debut in Manhattan ’ s 26-story Crown Building , the tony Fifth Avenue landmark next to Billionaires ’ Row that originally opened in 1921 with resplendent Beaux Arts architecture by Warren and Wetmore , the studio that helped create Grand Central Terminal .
Long-time Aman collaborator Denniston Architects , led by founder Jean-Michel Gathy , added masterful design layers to the iconic framework , resulting in the brand ’ s first urban outpost in the U . S . and second overall after Tokyo opened in 2016 .
With nightly rates from US $ 3,200 to US $ 30,000 and 83 suites ranging from 815 to 2025 square feet , each with at least one working fireplace , the hotel is New York ’ s priciest stay . The US $ 1.45 billion transformation includes an urban
Aman Branded Residences , 22 in total , as well as the exclusive Aman Club costing US $ 200,000 to join plus US $ 15,000 in annual dues , which gives “ Aman junkie ” members booking priority and use of private club spaces . In New York , these include two lounges , a garden terrace , a cigar lounge and a wine room . Forthcoming Miami Beach and Beverly Hills properties , opening 2024 and 2026 respectively , will feature Aman Clubs , and in time , some resort destinations will too , depending upon location and guest demand .
Like all Aman properties , the New York destination is imbued with Asian-inspired serenity that interprets the Sanskrit word “ Aman ,” or “ peace .” Malaysia-based Denniston sensitively wove this style with restored Beaux Arts features throughout the hotel , including the Jazz Club ; the three-story Aman Spa with its 65-foot-long pool ; and
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