Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles scores 8.7 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles has more dining venues, while Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles
Amanpuri
Hotel Flock Score
8.7
9.4
Location
9.4
9.9
Service
9.0
9.5
Design
8.8
9.5
Dining
8.6
8.9
Value
7.4
8.0
Category
Countryside
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
Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles
Amanpuri
Dining Venues
3
2
Rooms
Metric
Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles
Amanpuri
Room Categories
4
3
Suite / Villa Types
3
3
Spa
Metric
Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles
Amanpuri
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
2
4
Good to Know
Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles
Setting: the historic Grand Contrôle building within the grounds of the Château de Versailles.
Airelles 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 Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles has more dining venues, while Le Grand Contrôle, Château de Versailles lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
