Almanac Palais Vienna vs Amanpuri
Almanac Hotels vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Almanac Palais Vienna scores 8.6 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Almanac Palais Vienna has more dining venues, while Almanac Palais Vienna lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Service | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Design | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | Opened in March 2023 after the restoration of two 1870s palais buildings | 1988 |
| From | Rates on request | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 111 rooms and suites, according to the current official hotel site | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | See property | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Almanac Palais Vienna
- Setting: two connected 1870s palais buildings opposite Stadtpark on Vienna's Ringstrasse.
- Eligible stays participate in GHA DISCOVERY, including DISCOVERY Dollars and tier recognition.
- 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 Almanac Palais Vienna has more dining venues, while Almanac Palais Vienna lists more room categories.