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[Serpo]

America's most secluded hotel: The incredible Utah desert resort where the rich and famous fly in by private jet and stay for $7,000 a night

By Daily Mail Reporter (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=&authornamef=Daily+Mail+Reporter)
PUBLISHED: 14:08 GMT, 29 June 2013 |

The sleek Amangiri resort nestled in the harsh landscape of the Utah desert may not seem like much at first glance, but its secret is that this place is all about understated luxury catering to the rich and famous seeking extreme privacy.
The complex of extravagant yet minimalist villas, owned by the Aman family of hotels (http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedFiles/Aman/amangiri/Amangiri%20Villas%20E-brochure.pdf), sits on 600 acres in Canyon Point, Utah, in a region known as the Four Corners - just a skip and a jump for the picturesque Lake Powell.
The boxy, ultra-modern and secluded villas have been attracting the one-precenters arriving in their private jets since 2009, when the resort first opened its doors.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A9216BC000005DC-783_634x478.jpg Tucked away: The sleek Amangiri resort is nestled in the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Utah desert



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A92168C000005DC-420_634x448.jpg Off the beaten track: The complex of minimalist villas, owned by the Aman family of hotels, sits on 600 acres in Canyon Point, Utah, in a region known as the Four Corners



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A921641000005DC-417_634x430.jpg At first glance: The boxy, sleek villas may not look like much from the outside, but guests staying there enjoy the finest accommodations



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Streamlined accomodations: Villa bedrooms include sitting areas (top left and right) and spacious bathrooms with sunken tubs (bottom left)





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[Serpo]

Home away from home: The villas come with a spacious dining room that can sit eight (top) and a gourmet kitchen with stainless-steel appliances (bottom)


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A92177C000005DC-462_634x396.jpg Luxury oasis: The plan is to build a total of 36 private villas designed by a well-known architect, that will be up for sale at $7million each


Considering its secluded location and top-notch accommodations, perhaps it is not surprising that the Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt chose this off-the-beaten-path resort as their vacation destination in 2011, according to the site HotelChatter.com (http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/4/1/04154/82437/hotels/Brangelina_Shacks_Up_at_Utah%27s_Amangiri_Resort)
From its promotional materials it becomes clear that this high-end resort is for moneyed international clientele that enjoys the finest of everything.
Guests who stay at Amangiri are welcome to get their chi in order at the tranquil yoga studio located on the premises, enjoy a relaxing massage at the 25,000-square-foot spa, or get pampered head to toe at the beauty salon.


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A9216C8000005DC-215_634x478.jpg Private nook: The villas come with a terrace featuring sun loungers overlooking a 50-foot infinity pool



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A9216D4000005DC-764_634x409.jpg Compact and cozy: Each luxury villa measures 5,100 square feet sitting atop 1.3 acres



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A92170A000005DC-95_634x461.jpg Minimalist style: The accommodations offer plenty of space to lounge around, furnished with modern high-end sofas and chairs


Other major draws for the hotel’s posh patrons include a swimming pool tucked into the surrounding rock; stunning vistas featuring dramatic canyons and towering plateaus, and an air of discreet luxury.


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The owners of the resort, designed by architect Annabelle Selldorf, plan to build a total of 36 villas that will be available for purchase starting at $7million, which buys a 5,100-square-foot bungalow sitting atop 1.3 acres.
If owning a villa in the desert is too great of a commitment, deep-pocketed vacationers can come to Amangiri for a quick getaway, with nightly rates starting at $1,100 for a desert view suite.


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A921754000005DC-219_634x411.jpg Al fresco: Clients can choose to have their meals outdoors on a terrace overlooking sweeping desert vistas



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A921798000005DC-92_634x410.jpg Natural beauty: Amangiri resort boasts a swimming pool tucked into the surrounding rock



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A9217D3000005DC-407_634x320.jpg Royal treatment: The resort's 25,000-square-foot spa offers guests two outdoor treatment terraces and a series of pavilions



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-0-1A9217E8000005DC-1000_634x632.jpg Serene surroundings: Stressed out vacationers can enjoy a relaxing massage, a dip in the pool, or a cleansing steam


Clients with money to spare can opt to rent a 4-bedroom villa for $7,500 a night featuring private terraces opening onto sweeping vistas; a gourmet kitchen; a living room with wood-burning fireplace; an entertainment room; an outdoor shower and loungers overlooking a 50-foot infinity pool.
City seekers who are afraid they will get bored in the harsh desert setting need not worry: the posh hotel offers guided hiking tours, horseback riding, and even hot air balloon flights for the adventurous set.


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-2351532-1A9217F8000005DC-499_634x856.jpg Fun and games: The high-end hotel offers its guests guided hiking tours, horseback riding, and hot air balloon flights, and the picturesque Lake Powell is also nearby



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/29/article-2351532-1A9217FC000005DC-578_634x311.jpg Breathtaking: Outdoorsy guests can visit extraordinary geological formations like the colorful striated rocks the region is famous for

[gunDriller]

people pay money for some strange shit.

half of America is living in the middle of the desert right now. should we feel 'elite' ?

maybe it's the oak toilet seats.


i swam in a 25 yard pool today, and right now i'm drinking a watermelon/peach/pear/yogurt smoothie. plus, i have air-conditioning :)

yes, i could pay $5000 a day for this "privilege", but, SHIT, that would buy 240 ounces of Silver.

guess i'll just continue with my poverty-stricken lifestyle :)

[Bonate]

You could not pay me enough to stay in the Utah desert. Of course, I'm not constantly being hounded by paparazzi so I guess I can where it would be appealing. That being said the hotel doesn't look that amazing, but some of the things you can do there seem awesome.