Amangiri is a

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in the

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region of the U.S. state of

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. Part of

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, it was designed by Marwan Al-Sayed, Rick Joy, and Wendell Burnett, and opened in 2009.

History

The resort opened in 2009 with 34 suites. It became known for its

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-friendliness, and as a favored destination for many celebrities. In 2014, it built 36 private houses, The Mesa at Amangiri, that were sold for between $7.5million and $15million. In 2020, it expanded again, adding Camp Sarika, 10 tented pavilions that can accommodate 30 guests.

Facilities

The hotel sits on a parcel of land, which was acquired via a land swap with the

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that had to be approved by the U.S. Congress. The hotel was designed by Marwan Al-Sayed, Rick Joy, and Wendell Burnett. It has a

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aesthetic, making heavy use of large concrete slabs. Each room has an open view to the surrounding desert landscape. A

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rock

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protrudes into the main swimming pool. The main dining room can accommodate 79 guests and serves Native American–inspired cuisine. There is also a spa. File:Amangiri Signage - 14758471140.jpg, Entrance sign File:Amangiri Sundial - 14758317259.jpg, Entrance lounge File:Amangiri Pool at Sunset.jpg, Main swimming pool File:Amangiri Resort Canyon Point Utah. Photo by Kyle Born. - 24997439904.jpg File:Amangiri Resort Canyon Point Utah. Photo by Kyle Born. - 24997439514.jpg File:Amangiri Resort Canyon Point Utah. Photo by Kyle Born. - 25260391359.jpg, Spa reflection pool File:Amangiri Resort Canyon Point Utah. Photo by Kyle Born. - 25601798786.jpg, Spa reflection pool File:Amangiri Resort, Utah.jpg, Amangiri Suite Elsewhere on the property, there is

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climbing, horseback riding, and other activities for guests.

Operation

The hotel is owned and operated by the

group. It employed 240 staff members . Staff are instructed to memorize guests' names. Rooms were sold at around $3,500 per night during peak season .

Reception

The hotel has received positive critical reception. Reviewers have praised it for having a serene aesthetic, sense of exclusivity, and perceived connection to nature. Romy Oltusky, writing for ''

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'', described it as "a surreal combination of extreme luxury and rugged wilderness, nestled in 600 acres of basically untouched Southwestern desert mountains (for people who want the Wild experience but with 1000-thread count)."

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