Aman New York vs Bawah Reserve
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Compare the sections below on dining, rooms, spa, and the facts we have verified. We do not publish invented scores.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2017 |
| Rooms | 83 | 36 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Sim Boon Yang (ECO-ID) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Bawah Reserve
- The private archipelago reserve spans 6 islands, 3 lagoons, and 13 beaches with 36 suites, designed by Sim Boon Yang.
- All-inclusive stay includes daily spa treatments, water sports, guided island treks, and amphibious seaplane transfers from Batam.
- Accessible via a private ferry from Singapore to Batam, followed by Bawah’s private 80-minute amphibious seaplane flight.