It’s All Swanky Serenity at This New NYC hotel

The much anticipated Aman property has a three-storey spa and original art in every suite

The backstory: When Amanpuri, the first ever Aman property, debuted on the island of Phuket, Thailand, back in 1988, the Ed Tuttle–designed retreat—all sleek, temple-style pavilions and villas, and minimalist luxury—was credited with defining modern resort architecture. Now, the global hotel company is bringing its brand of swanky serenity to the restless heart of Manhattan. Set to welcome guests as of August 2, Aman New York takes over part of the historic Crown Building on Fifth Avenue, two blocks south of Central Park.

 

A suite at the Aman New York. Photo: Aman New York
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The space

More than a century old, the building has undergone an ambitious restoration and conversion to house Aman’s 83 suites (and 22 residences). All the suites come with big windows, a bathroom with a soaker tub and double vanity, and a working fireplace. The elegant decor draws inspiration from Japan, with its organic materials, toned-down palette, clean lines and signature art: The statement mural in each suite, a large-scale work by contemporary artist Ryoko Adachi, is an homage to “Pine Trees” (a 16th-century, ink-on-paper painting that ranks as one of Japan’s national treasures).

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Each suite features a mural by artist Ryoko Adachi. Photo: Aman New York

The dining

The hotel will introduce outposts of the elevated-classic restaurant concepts you’d find at other Aman properties worldwide: Arva, serving Italian with a seasonal, sustainably sourced spin; and Nama, offering a sophisticated take on traditional Japanese (including the chef’s-choice omakase experience). There’s also a wraparound garden terrace and a jazz club where you can take in live shows.

A neutral-toned palette and natural materials fill the suites. Photo: Aman New York

The extra amenities

Aman is famous for its holistic wellness retreats—Amangiri, for instance, draws the glitterati to the remote Utah desert—and you can expect a similar approach here in the three-storey spa, despite the hotel’s urban address. Lounge by the 65-foot indoor pool or while away the afternoon in one of the two Spa Houses (which can be booked for private use for those requiring total seclusion). Each includes double treatment rooms, banya and hammam rooms, and outdoor terraces with hot and cold plunge pools, daybeds and fireplaces.

The nearby sights

With the hotel’s Midtown address, you could fill an entire trip with only the attractions located within a quick walk. Beyond Central Park and all the Fifth Avenue designer boutiques at your doorstep, you could stroll—in 10 minutes or less—to the Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall and Rockefeller Center, to name just a few.

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