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The iconic Amangiri resort in Utah just added new villas - with a private spa, chef, and 118-foot pool. Amangiri's new six-bedroom residence is the first of 12 planned homes. Published on March 23, 2026 * Amangiri has introduced the first of 12 new villas, with glass walls, natural materials, and architecture that frames Utah's desert landscape. * Located on the resort grounds, the residence offers six bedrooms, a private spa, a gym, an 118-foot pool, and custom experiences. * Guests enjoy a personal chef, dedicated host, curated excursions, and full access to the resort's amenities, from spa treatments to guided cultural and outdoor adventures. During morning yoga on the pool deck, the instructor cued a warrior two pose, and I turned toward the house. Through a wall of glass, past the polished modern kitchen, the Utah desert opened up on the other side - a broad tableau of sandstone mesas and buttes rendered in shades of cream, pale gold, and rose in the early light. For a moment, indoors and outdoors felt like the same place. It's entirely by design. The new six-bedroom villa at Amangiri - the first completed home in a planned collection of 12 Aman-branded residences - was conceived to disappear into its surroundings. Set on nine acres within the resort's roughly 900-acre sweep of southern Utah desert, the residence comes with a private spa with a sauna and a steam room, a dedicated gym, and a 118-foot pool. It's a significant expansion for one of the most iconic luxury resorts in the American Southwest, and a long time coming. "This was always part of the master plan," says Mario Bevilacqua von Gunderrode, the resort's general manager. The villas address something the resort previously didn't offer: secluded space for multigenerational families or friends traveling together. "We have a lot of couples that travel with friends, so they usually get five or six rooms together. [These new residences] create an offering, with the additional privacy, for large groups." The villa was conceived by Marwan Al-Sayed of Masastudio, one of Amangiri's original architects, and his original design carries through. The structure sits low in the desert, with concrete, wood, and glass used to frame the cliffs and the changing light outside. An oculus skylight above the 12-seat dining table was inspired by Utah's slot canyons. The attention to detail is evident in every corner: the cozy gas firepit on my private terrace, the heated floors of an expansive bathroom, and a deep soaking tub under a window that puts the sandstone formations practically within arm's reach. A personal chef tailors every meal: Utah barbecue of grilled steaks and cornbread with sage-lavender honey butter one night; a Peruvian feast or Native American-inspired spread of blue corn polenta, ash bread, and roasted elk the next. Guests can dine indoors beneath the slot-canyon skylight or outside on the pool deck surrounded by the striking landscape. Each villa also comes with a dedicated host who reaches out before arrival to help plan menus and a custom itinerary, including private spa treatments and nighttime stargazing with a local astronomy expert. There's a raft of more adventurous options, too: guided via ferrata climbs, a kayak trip on the Colorado River, or a helicopter ride to the summit of Tower Butte for sunrise yoga or a lavish breakfast over 1,000 feet above the canyon floor. Amangiri works closely with partners from the Navajo Nation to offer slot canyon tours and on-property weekly cultural events, such as dreamcatcher workshops and hoop dancing performances. The bathtub of the Primary Guest Suite. Joe Fletcher/Aman Villa guests can tap into the broader resort offerings with morning Pilates, treatments at the 24,757-square-foot Aman Spa, or a guided hike to the Broken Arrow cave to examine ancient petroglyphs and artifacts. Amangiri's central pool, built around a protruding rock formation that reminded the original owners of the Colorado River's Horseshoe Bend, is another popular option. The decision to design the pool around the rock became a guiding principle for Amangiri - a resort built into the landscape, not imposed on top of it. Nightly rates for the six-bedroom villa at Amangiri start from $45,000, and you can book your stay at aman.com. Read more:

Capella Hotel Group appoints Roland Fasel as President, luxury hospitality leader to oversee global portfolio expansion for Capella and Patina. Capella Hotel Group has appointed Roland Fasel as President, effective 6 April 2026. This appointment brings a seasoned luxury hospitality executive with more than 30 years of international experience to chart the company's ambitious growth across key global markets. Distinguished Career Across Iconic Luxury Properties Fasel brings a track record of leading operations at some of the world's most distinguished luxury hotel brands. Most recently, as Group Chief Operating Officer at Maybourne Hotel Group, Fasel oversees an iconic portfolio including Claridge's, The Connaught, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Beverly Hills, and The Maybourne Riviera. Prior to Maybourne, Fasel spent six years as Chief Operating Officer at Aman Resorts (2017-2023), where he managed global operations during a period of significant expansion. He oversaw the opening of properties including Amanyangyun in China, Aman Kyoto in Japan, and the landmark Aman New York. Fasel also served as general manager at Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz, where he led an $80 million repositioning that returned the property to profitability and market leadership. He was instrumental to the launch of the Dorchester Collection, serving nine years as General Manager of The Dorchester and Regional Director UK, overseeing Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane as well. He started his career journey with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the United States before holding progressive leadership roles across Southeast Asia, culminating in his first General Manager assignment with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. "Roland brings the rare combination of strategic vision and operational expertise to lead Capella Hotel Group through its next chapter of growth," said Evan Kwee, Vice Chairman, Capella Hotel Group. "He has transformed iconic properties by elevating both culture and performance - proving that excellence in luxury hospitality is both an art and a discipline. As we expand globally, we need a leader who can strengthen our competitive position while deepening the culture that differentiates us." In his role as President, Fasel will maintain operational excellence and brand integrity across both Capella Hotels and Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts while spearheading the group's global expansion to double the current portfolio by 2030. His appointment comes as Capella Hotels and Resorts has been named Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotel Brand for three consecutive years (2023-2025). The group currently operates six Forbes Five-Star properties among its 12 hotels and is preparing for landmark openings in the Middle East and Europe. Fasel will focus on building brand awareness in these new markets while elevating guest experiences that strengthen brand love and recognition globally.