AAA Diamond Inspector Notes

Located on select floors within Fifth Avenue’s iconic Crown Building, a sophisticated atmosphere of understated Japanese stylings feels akin to visiting a most luxurious and sumptuous private home. The Aman brand is spread selectively across Asia, at mostly resort properties where a prime location and extraordinary service are their hallmarks. The New York property is only their second urban location, the first being in Tokyo. The privacy and serenity of the Manhattan hotel is clearly evident upon first impression and is notable given the well-travelled crossroads of Fifth Avenue on which Aman occupies such a prime spot. Rooms are extraordinarily big by New York standards, with polished stone, natural woods, screens and murals creating a minimalist Asiatic decor. With a very high ratio of the number of staff to guests, one that is higher than at other hotels in New York, service appears both bountiful and immediate. That service includes a butler who is at your call by tablet or by phone if you choose; spa, pool and highly impressive lounges are among the best in town. Included in the nightly room rate is an impressively upscale a la carte breakfast for two, with doting service, and where a designer high-end athletic clothing ensemble is de rigueur. The complimentary in-room mini-bar is replete with French champagne, housemade cocktails, gourmet sweet and savory snacks, specialty soft drinks, and a couple of nicely respectable wine vintages. When all of this is considered as the complete package, Aman New York is a highly unique hotel, for it positions itself with service and a graciousness which stands out in the current luxury marketplace. The guest will pay a princely sum on the nightly rate for sure, but will get much value, for there are not a laundry list of additional tariffs, fees or charges, either large or small, finally added on. Smoke free premises. 83 units. 7-12 stories, interior corridors. Accessibility (Call).