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Aman New York

New York

The epitome of understated luxury on Fifth Avenue

Give me the backstory: Aman is known for its ultra-luxurious accommodations – and the hospitality brand’s NYC residence is no exception. This is officially Manhattan’s highest-priced hotel and still the neighbourhood’s most talked about opening of the decade. A 2022 makeover saw the iconic Beaux-Arts Crown Building, over the road from the Bergdorf Goodman department store, deftly transformed into an urban retreat, offering upscale serenity in the heart of the metropolis.

What’s the vibe? Secluded, hushed and affluent. Located between the seventh and 14th floors of the building, every detail has been matched to the property’s unique character, including exclusively commissioned artworks.

Let’s talk size: New York hotel decadence is measured in square footage and Aman NYC does not disappoint. From a double-height lobby atrium to a 650 sq.m garden terrace, this hushed eyrie is as expansive as it is opulent. Japanese minimalism-inspired suites are some of the largest in the city, ranging from 72 to 257 sq.m in size. Ceilings, throughout, hit three metres. The typical Aman palette of muted neutrals is used in all 83 suites and 22 private residences but untypical additions, such as fireplaces in each of the rooms, are a nod to the historic nature of the building. In bathrooms, you’ll find cocooning, egg-shaped bathtubs, and space-age Japanese loos. Note the deliberate lack of scented candles and diffusers – the brand would rather guests breathe in the natural aromas of fine fabrics and natural wood.

Eating and drinking: In a city rich with gastronomic choice, it takes a lot to stand out. The hotel’s two dining concepts marry Eastern and Western influences. Dinner-only, washoku-inspired Nama promises a stylised omakase experience under the watchful eye of chef Takuma Yonemaru. Italian Arva is altogether more unfussy, relying on a menu of convivial and nostalgic dishes found in Aman properties the world over. Aman dines out on its exclusivity and all hospitality is open to guests, and Aman club members, only. However, the subterranean, velvet-roped jazz club is open to the public for reservations.

Did you mention a spa? The three-floor, 2,300 sq.m spa redefines the phrase ‘urban sanctuary’, with a souped-up gym offering, a 200-metre-long pool, seven treatment rooms and handful of high-tech beauty treatments, including infrared detox saunas and a cryotherapy chamber. This being Aman, Eastern and Western wellness methodologies combine, with options for IV drips and acupuncture. Two spa houses – one inspired by Eastern European banyas, and the other North African hammams – are available for use.

Key Information

• Rooms: 83
• Starting Rate: $1750
• Dining: Arva and Nama
• Drinking: Drinking: The Garden Terrace, Lounge Bar and The Jazz Club
• At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa/wellness centre, fitness centre, pet friendly, family friendly
• 730 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
• +1 212-970-2626
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