Aman New York vs andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1997 |
| Rooms | 83 | 30 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 1 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman New York
- The hotel features 83 suites situated in the historic 1921 Crown Building on 57th and Fifth Avenue, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Includes a 25,000-sq-ft 3-story Aman Spa with 65-ft pool, two private Spa Houses (Banya & Hammam), and The Jazz Club.
- Located in Midtown Manhattan, a 45-minute drive from JFK Airport and steps from Central Park and MoMA.
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- The lodge comprises 30 handcrafted suites divided into three private camps: North Camp (12), South Camp (12), and Tree Camp (6).
- Perched directly on the crater rim at 2,200m elevation; temperatures drop significantly at night, and in-suite wood fires are lit daily.
- Daily scheduled flights operate from Arusha directly to the Lake Manyara airstrip (approx. 1.5 hr drive to the crater rim).
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

