Amangiri
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| General information | |
| Location | 1 Kayenta Rd Canyon Point, Utah, U.S. |
| Opening | 2009 |
| Owner | Aman Resorts |
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| Number of rooms | 34 |
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Amangiri is a Native American themed luxury resort hotel in the Lake Powell region of the U.S. state of Utah. Part of Aman Resorts, it was designed by Marwan Al-Sayed, Rick Joy, and Wendell Burnett, and opened in 2009.[1][2]
History
The resort opened in 2009 with 34 suites.[3] It became known for its Instagram-friendliness, and as a favored destination for many celebrities.[4]
In 2014, it built 36 private houses, The Mesa at Amangiri, that were sold for between $7.5 million and $15 million.[5]
In 2020, it expanded again, adding Camp Sarika, 10 tented pavilions that can accommodate 30 guests.[6][7][8]
Facilities
The hotel sits on a 600-acre (240 ha) parcel of land,[9] which was acquired via a land swap with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that had to be approved by the U.S. Congress.[3][5]
The hotel was designed by Marwan Al-Sayed, Rick Joy, and Wendell Burnett. It has a minimalist aesthetic, making heavy use of large concrete slabs. Each room has an open view to the surrounding desert landscape.[10][11] A sandstone rock escarpment protrudes into the main swimming pool.[3]
The main dining room can accommodate 79 guests and serves Native American–inspired cuisine.[12] There is also a 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) spa.[9]
- Amangiri
Entrance sign
Entrance lounge
Main swimming pool
Spa reflection pool
Spa reflection pool
Amangiri Suite
Elsewhere on the property, there is via ferrata climbing, horseback riding, and other activities for guests.[13]
Operation
The hotel is owned and operated by the Aman Resorts group. It employed 240 staff members as of 2020.[14] Staff are instructed to memorize guests' names.[15]
Rooms were sold at around $3,500 per night during peak season as of 2021.[13]
Reception
The hotel has received positive critical reception. Reviewers have praised it for having a serene aesthetic, sense of exclusivity, and perceived connection to nature.[15]
Romy Oltusky, writing for Harper's Bazaar, described it as "a surreal combination of extreme luxury and rugged wilderness, nestled in 600 acres of basically untouched Southwestern desert mountains (for people who want the Wild experience but with 1000-thread count)."[15]
References
- ^ Bergsman, Steve (March 10, 2014). "Worth the Trip: Amangiri Resort, 'hidden' on Arizona-Utah border, is an oasis". East Valley Tribune.
- ^ Grinnell, Sunhee (February 8, 2018). "Amangiri Invites You To Find Peace of Mind". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c Stevens, Bonnie (March 8, 2021). "Amangiri: Desert Decompression for Those Seeking Uncomplicated Elegance". Flagstaff Business News. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ McDermott, Kerry (August 5, 2020). "Now Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Is At Amangiri – And Her Holiday Wardrobe Is Perfect". British Vogue. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Abramian, Alexandria (March 28, 2014). "Exclusive First Look: Utah's Secluded Amangiri Resort Adding New Residences (BMW and Private Jet Included)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Leasca, Stacey (June 1, 2020). "This Utah Retreat Is the Most Luxurious Glamping Experience in the U.S". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Miller, Georgie (April 6, 2022). "Inside Camp Sarika at Amangiri — a Nature Resort Like No Other in Southern Utah". Paper City Magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Poder, Mindy (April 11, 2022). "Amangiri Resort in Utah | TravelAge West". Travel Age West. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Emen, Jake (March 4, 2022). "Welcome to the Amazing, Fully Immersive World of Utah's Amangiri". InsideHook. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Schuster, Dana (April 18, 2017). "Inside the ritziest desert oasis in America". New York Post. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Hensley, Becca. "Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah, United States - Hotel Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Grindell, Samantha (July 8, 2020). "Kylie Jenner is staying at a luxury desert resort frequented by celebrities, and it looks like paradise". Insider. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Bancroft, Kaitlyn (April 28, 2021). "This southern Utah luxury resort has built a steel staircase 400 feet off the ground". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Amangiri Resort | Host Organization Profile" (PDF). CIEE. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c Oltusky, Romy (June 20, 2016). "Just Back From...St. George, Utah". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
