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The cheapest night at an Aman hotel will cost more than the Four Seasons but is still
cheaper than the nightly rate for Mandarin Oriental.

t The small price differences are fairly inconsequential when it comes to the luxury
experience that comes with it. Other things considered, Aman's price yields the best
h value.

Aman has fewer locations than Four Seasons, but its hotels are in more exotic locations,
g like Indonesia and Bhutan. Four Seasons and Mandarin may have more of an urban

presence, but Aman takes travellers off the beaten path.
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s The exterior and interior design of Aman buildings and rooms truly sets the chain apart.
The amenities also show how Aman is willing to adopt a local spirit into everything it

n offers instead of sticking to a more rigid approach to its chain.

Mandarin and Four Seasons may offer similar amenities as Aman does for its guests, but
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it is how Aman seamlessly integrates everything in the hotel that makes it stand out.
s Extra perks are nice, but Aman already provides over-the-top service and fare to guests

that Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons Can't match.
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e BEST PRACTICES AND AWARDS

n Next time you are taking a pet menus and puppy sitting? If you travel out

i vacation, you don't have to of India you are even likely to dog-friendly

s leave your dog or cat wineries, restaurants, stores, and museums.

behind. From providing However, within India most luxury chains
u complimentary amenities to practice a no-pet policy. Yet we have found a

hosting pet-friendly few that are happy to accommodate pets.
B weddings, these luxury Vivanta by Taj not only allows up to two pets to stay in a room,

hotels are welcoming our but also offers a range of pet services and amenities. From
basics like food bowls and pet blankets to pet walking
a four-legged babies in unique services and information on pet salons, you and your pet will
be well looked after.
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Pet-friendly hotels are not just hotels that
d allow pets. There are also those that go

n the whole hog and offer as much luxury
for pets as they do to their owners. Then
I there are some that provide bathing and

grooming stations for pets and also
directions to the nearest veterinarian.

After all, who wouldn't want a hotel with