The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Amenity \A*men"i*ty\, n.; pl. Amenities. [F. am['e]nit['e], L.
   amoenitas, fr. amoenus pleasant.]
   The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in
   respect to situation, climate, manners, or disposition;
   pleasantness; civility; suavity; gentleness.
   [1913 Webster]

         A sweetness and amenity of temper.       --Buckle.
   [1913 Webster]

         This climate has not seduced by its amenities. --W.
                                                  Howitt.
   [1913 Webster] Amenorrhea --AS

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

amenities \amenities\ n.
   1. things that make you comfortable and at ease. all the
      amenities of a first-class hotel

   Syn: comforts, creature comforts, conveniences
        [WordNet 1.5]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

amenities
    n 1: things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the
         comforts of home" [syn: comforts, creature comforts,
         amenities, conveniences]