Aman New York vs Angama Mara
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Angama Mara has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories, while Angama Mara lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | — |
| Rooms | 83 | 30 tented suites in two camps of 15 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
Angama Mara
- Lodge and rates pages: children of all ages. A 2022 fact sheet still says 6 and over. Under-12s share a triple unless you book a second suite. Ages 0–6 need a private vehicle if you book fewer than three tents.
- Check-in 12pm, check-out 10am. Childminding 18h00–22h00.
- About 45 minutes from Nairobi. Confirm Angama’s airfield versus Kichwa Tembo — the lodge and rates pages disagree.
- Kenya is classified as a malaria area. Confirm prophylaxis with your doctor.
Summary
Angama Mara has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories, while Angama Mara lists more spa facilities.