Aman New York vs Banyan Tree AlUla
Aman vs Banyan Tree — 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 | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2022 |
| Rooms | 83 | 47 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | AW2 Architecture / Nomadic Desert Tented Villa Design |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Banyan Tree AlUla
- The 47-villa all-pool tented resort sits in Ashar Valley in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Banyan Tree (opened 2022).
- Includes Saffron Thai restaurant, rock-hewn swimming pool, Banyan Tree Spa, and 15-min drive to Hegra.
- Located in Ashar Valley, a 35-minute drive from AlUla International Airport (ULH).
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

