Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta vs Amanpuri
Independent vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1932 (Rafael De Miero) | 1988 |
| Rooms | 192 | 40 |
| Architect | Estanislao Pirovano & Valentin Brodsky / French Belle Époque Palace | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta
- The 192-room 1932 French Belle Époque palace sits on Avenida Alvear in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Leading Hotels.
- Includes Alvear Grill, L’Orangerie high tea, Alvear Roof Bar, 11th-floor pool, and butler service.
- Located on Avenida Alvear, a 35-minute drive from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) or 15 mins from Aeroparque (AEP).
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.