Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle vs Aman New York
Independent vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle scores 9.9 overall; Aman New York scores 9.3. Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle | Aman New York |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Dining | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Category | Countryside | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2021 | 2022 |
| From | €2,600/night | $2,400/night |
| Rooms | 14 opulent historic rooms and suites | 83 |
| Architect | Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1681) / Christophe Tollemer restoration | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle | Aman New York |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle | Aman New York |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle | Aman New York |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
- A dedicated "Majordome" (private butler) coordinates every aspect of your stay from unpacking to private museum viewings.
- Book three-Michelin-starred restaurant tables at the exact time of suite reservation.
- Private VIP airport tarmac and helicopter transfers are seamlessly coordinated.
Aman New York
- The hotel's jazz club, in the building's restored 1920s vault, is open to outside guests and worth a visit even if you're not staying.
- Directly on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street — steps from Central Park, but genuinely quiet once you're inside given the building's thick 1921 construction.
- This is Aman's highest-priced US city hotel — book well ahead for any meaningful rate.
Summary
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle scores higher on our rubric.