Aman Resorts will open its 28th property in Turkey

The Singapore based luxury hotel group Amanresorts is opening its 28th property in  a quiet valley on Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea, in August 2011. 

The resort called Amanrurya (named for the Sanskrit word for peace, "aman," and the Turkish word for dream) will offer 36 cottages, each with private pools. 

Each cottage offers a bedroom with four-poster bed and writing desk; a dressing room and bathroom with soaking tub and garden views; an exterior terrace with a covered dining and lounging pergola and private swimming pool.  The swimming pools vary in shape from cottage to cottage, yet measure an average of 115 square feet, and a number are heated. All cottages are fitted with outdoor showers, underfloor heating and a fireplace.  The resort's central buildings include an arrival pavilion, a three-story library, a terrace and wine lounge, a boutique, an art gallery, two spa suites and four dining pavilions. A 165-foot marble swimming pool, tennis court and beach club round out the facilities.

Surrounded by pine forests and olive groves, Amanruya ( is set on a hillside offering views of the Aegean Sea and a winding pathway leading to a protected beach. Inspired by the region's traditional architecture, Amanruya incorporates a series of courtyards and terraces to invoke the feeling of a village, while local materials including stone, acajau wood and Turkish marble form a timeless natural palette.     

Just 30 minutes by car from Amanruya lies the popular holiday town of Bodrum, the South Aegean's most attractive seaside village, and its international airport.  Amanruya also provides excursions to nearby classical sites in the region, including the ancient ruined cities of Didyma, Miletus, Priene and Ephesus.  

Amanresorts was founded by Adrian Zecha who envisioned a collection of intimate retreats in beautiful surroundings with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private residence. Amanpuri introduced the concept, and since its launch two decades ago, Amanresorts has grown to encompass 28 unparalleled resorts located in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, Indonesia, India, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, the Turks & Caicos Islands and the USA.