Aman New York vs Baur au Lac
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Baur au Lac has more dining venues, while Baur au Lac lists more room categories, while Baur au Lac lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1844 |
| Rooms | 83 | 119 rooms and suites, including 27 Junior Suites and 18 suites |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | — |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 8 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 6 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 7 |
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.
Baur au Lac
- Check-in begins at 15:00 and checkout is by 12:00; exceptions require advance agreement.
- There is no hotel pool or traditional spa. The gym runs daily from 06:30–22:00.
- Pavillon has been replaced by Marguita; Baur’s Brasserie and Marguita have separate October closure dates.
- Dogs cannot enter indoor restaurants or Baur’s Bar; Marguita’s terrace is the published exception.
Summary
Baur au Lac has more dining venues, while Baur au Lac lists more room categories, while Baur au Lac lists more spa facilities.