We spent the night here’s what it was like.

“Hear that?”

“No,” I said.

The Garden Terrace bar of Aman New York

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“Exactly,” he replied.

“How many bedrooms do you know in New York City that have a fireplace between two windows?

The building gave us that possibility.

The Corner Suite, Living room at Aman New York

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It’s an expensive detail, like hell.

But it’s luxurious.”

The final way in to the serene fortress is by far the most expensive: residency.

The Garden Terrace at Aman New York

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Floors 15 to 30 house 22 residences, only two of which are unclaimed.

As Doronin says, one of the “core values of the brand [is] exceptional locations.”

That’s exactly what this building is.

The Premier Suite at Aman New York

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The food is simple and well-executed, but it’s not chasing down Michelin stars.

After that, it gets a little less Cognac with a view and a little more Prohibition-style cheeky.

It’s not meant to be the most packed terrace in NYC.

The 5th Avn Junior Suite, Bathroom of Aman New York

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It’s supposed to be the hardest to get onto.

And trust me, it is.

The exterior of Aman New York

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The Spa & Wellness Pool at Aman New York

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Interior of the lounge at Aman New York

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The Garden Terrace of Aman New York

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