The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok hotel
The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok hotel has opened in the Thai capital of Bangkok.
Located in the oasis of Nai Lert Park, the highly anticipated 52-suite hotel is home to an exclusive Aman Club, a 1,500-square-metre Aman Spa & Wellness centre and multiple dining and socialising venues alongside high quality branded residences.
Created by world-renowned designer and long-term Aman collaborator Jean-Michel Gathy, the 36th hotel property in the Aman collection brings the brand full circle from its 1988 launch of flagship property Amanpuri in Phuket.
It epitomises every aspect of the brand’s hospitality and known DNA of peace, privacy and unparalleled service.
Belgian-born architect Jean-Michel Gathy is the principal designer of Malaysia-based Denniston, and a leading industry figure whose achievements are revered in the world of hotel design.
Enjoying a highly collaborative relationship with Aman (since 1989) he has personally conceptualised all Denniston design work since the company’s inception in 1983, including the designs of Amanwana, Aman-i-Khás, Amanyara, Aman at Summer Palace, Aman Sveti Stefan, Aman Milocer, Aman Bora-Bora Amanoi, Aman Venice, Aman New York, Aman Miami and now, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok.
Chief among the tapestry of influences informing the hotel, is the historic Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, owned by the Nai Lert family.
Drawing upon this, and blending contemporary elements, the hotel harmoniously juxtaposes the old and the new.
At the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok Gathy celebrates the local culture and heritage, utilising custom-made products by local artisans and antiques to honour the elegance and simplicity of Aman’s emblematic design ethos.
Symbolic of the genesis of the hotel, a central feature is the majestic, 100-year-old Sompong tree dictating the building’s root-framing courtyard and its striking elliptical void.
The hotel’s 52 suites are among the largest in the city, starting at 94 square metres each, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows framed by park and city views.
Encompassing the entire 18th floor, the Aman (presidential) Suite offers three bedrooms with a balcony and terrace, dining room with bar counter and separate kitchen, spacious living room, private spa, entertainment room, and dedicated study.
The hotel also features an infinity pool overlooking Nai Lert Park, a signature Italian restaurant called Arva, the 1872 lounge bar, the Aman Lounge, a Cigar Bar and two further restaurants, exclusive to Aman Club Founders and in-house guests.
Plus the hotel has the 1,500-square-metre Aman Spa & Wellness, spanning two floors.
Aman Group has 42 hotels and residencies, with eight in the Americas and Caribbean, 26 in Asia including the yet-to-open Aman Niseko, their fifth hotel in Japan.
Closer to home there are 8 hotels in Europe and Africa, with a single presence in the UK, the Aman Spa at The Connaught.