Aman New York vs Ananda in the Himalayas
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Ananda in the Himalayas scores 9.9. Ananda in the Himalayas scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Ananda in the Himalayas |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2000 (100-acre Maharaja Palace Estate) |
| From | $2,400/night | $1,100/night (All-Inclusive Wellness) |
| Rooms | 83 | 78 palace rooms, suites and private villas |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal estate |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Ananda in the Himalayas |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Ananda in the Himalayas |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Ananda in the Himalayas |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
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.
Ananda in the Himalayas
- Private transfers (via private speed launch, seaplane, or 4WD vehicle) coordinate directly with lodge operations.
- Bespoke guided safaris, tea plantation walks, and monastery blessings are pre-arranged with your private host.
- Pack comfortable linen attire, walking shoes, and layering pieces for high-altitude mountain or rainforest climates.
Summary
Ananda in the Himalayas scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.