the details

dining

The Lobby is located in the resort’s elegant reception area and serves Continental breakfast, afternoon tea and light meals for lunch and dinner. Relaxed seating overlooks a traditional courtyard, shaded by indigenous trees.

The Aman Club Pavilion is located adjacent to the arrival pavilion of Aman at Summer Palace. Inside the Aman Club Pavilion is a Wine Cellar and Tasting Room featuring wines from all over the world.

The courtyard restaurants consist of two dining rooms on either side of a tranquil reflecting pond, each dedicated to a different cuisine. In Naoki, Chef Naoki Okumura has developed original French kaiseki fare which combines French technique with Japanese artistry. Chefs display their culinary flair in front of guests seated around a counter. Naoki is open for lunch and dinner. The Grill serves Western cuisine, specialising in grilled-to-order prime cuts of meat and fresh seafood. The Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both dining rooms are furnished with classic Ming Dynasty-inspired furniture.

The Chinese Restaurant consists of nine different rooms including three large rooms and six intimate spaces for private dining. Peking duck and several imperial dishes are served, along with traditional Cantonese cuisine for lunch and dinner.

The Reflection Pavilion features a peaceful terrace over-looking a lotus pond. A wide selection of premium cigars is available in the Cigar Room within the bar area. Beyond the pond is the Music Pavilion where musicians perform in the afternoon and evening on warm days. The Music Pavilion is also a popular location for romantic private dining.

the aman spa

Aman Spa and Fitness areas are located beneath the resort in a unique 5,000-square metre, double level, underground recreational facility. The Spa features a tranquil reception, nine self-contained double treatment rooms and a dedicated Pilates and yoga studio which is naturally lit through an extensive panel of skylights. The Pilates studio is fully-equipped with reformers and private classes can be arranged. The Spa menu features a wide range of health, well-being and beauty treatments. Other facilities include a 25 metre indoor lap pool, a 300-square metre sky-lit Gym with Technogym equipment (including Kinesis), two squash courts and a juice bar serving healthy fruit and vegetable drinks. Fitness consultants are on hand to offer personal training and squash partners at all times.

library

The Library includes a wide selection of material on various subjects in several languages, from rare books on the Summer Palace to historic and photographic works on China and the Asian region. Wireless internet access is available. The Library is also host to regular demonstrations of Chinese calligraphy by a skilled master of this ancient art.

meeting rooms

The meeting room facilities include audio equipment, LCD projector and wireless broadband connections. Meeting packages are also available to suit individual needs.

the cinema

The cinema features 37 reclining leather seats and a 21-square metre screen which can be used for movies, television broadcasts and business presentations.

boutique

The boutique offers a variety of unique artifacts and textiles.