Aman New York vs &Beyond Phinda Forest 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 | &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1994 |
| Rooms | 83 | 16 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Jack Alexander / Fox Browne |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 1 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | &Beyond Phinda Forest 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.
&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge
- The lodge features 16 glass-walled stilted suites (15 Forest Suites + 1 Family Suite) completely rebuilt in 2023.
- Phinda protects 7 distinct habitats home to the Big Seven: cheetah, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black and white rhino.
- Daily scheduled flights operate directly from Johannesburg and Cape Town to the Phinda private airstrip.
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.