Aman Kyoto vs Amanpuri
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Kyoto scores 9.5 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Aman Kyoto scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2019 | 1988 |
| From | $1,500/night | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 26 | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Kyoto
- Request a pre-dawn or after-hours garden walk with a staff guide — the property's forest setting is best experienced without other guests around.
- About 20 minutes by car from Kyoto Station, closer to the city than most guests expect given the forest setting.
- This was one of architect Kerry Hill's final projects before his death in 2018; the hotel opened posthumously in 2019.
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
Aman Kyoto scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.