Aman New York vs Belmond El Encanto
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Belmond El Encanto scores 8.9. Aman New York scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Design | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1918 |
| From | $2,400/night | $900/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 92 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Historic California bungalow campus |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman New York
- The hotel's jazz club, in the building's restored 1920s vault, is open to outside guests and worth a visit even if you're not staying.
- Directly on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street — steps from Central Park, but genuinely quiet once you're inside given the building's thick 1921 construction.
- This is Aman's highest-priced US city hotel — book well ahead for any meaningful rate.
Belmond El Encanto
- Santa Barbara Airport is about 20 minutes away; LAX is roughly two hours by car.
- The property is adult-leaning in feel but accepts children — ask about bungalow layout if travelling as a family.
- Compare Bellini Club advisor amenities against the flexible direct rate.
Summary
Aman New York scores higher on our rubric.