137 Pillars House Chiang Mai vs Amanyara
Independent vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai scores 9.7 overall; Amanyara scores 9.2. 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| Value | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2011 (Historic 1880s Teak Homestead) | 2006 |
| From | $550/night | $1,800/night |
| Rooms | 30 luxury suites | ~40 pavilions and villas |
| Architect | Habita Architects / P49 Deesign | Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 2 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
Good to Know
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
- Private transfers (via private vehicle, helicopter, or boat) coordinate directly with resort operations.
- Bespoke guided cultural excursions, private tastings, and nature tours can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
- Pack comfortable luxury travel attire and appropriate footwear for local exploration.
Amanyara
- The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
- About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
- Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
Summary
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai lists more spa facilities.