100 Princes Street vs Amanpuri
Red Carnation Hotels vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
100 Princes Street scores 8.8 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while 100 Princes Street has more dining venues, while 100 Princes Street lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | 100 Princes Street | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Design | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 | 1988 |
| From | Rates on request | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | See property | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | 100 Princes Street | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | 100 Princes Street | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | 100 Princes Street | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 2 | 4 |
Good to Know
100 Princes Street
- Setting: Princes Street facing Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town skyline.
- Red Carnation Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while 100 Princes Street has more dining venues, while 100 Princes Street lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.