Aman New York vs Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao scores 8.8. Aman New York scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2006 |
| From | $2,400/night | $400/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 34 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Colonial-contemporary hill resort |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| 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 La Résidence Phou Vao
- Luang Prabang Airport is about 15–20 minutes away.
- The hill location is quieter than the peninsula hotels — plan tuk-tuks or hotel cars for town.
- Combine with Amantaka if comparing Luang Prabang bases; Phou Vao wins on views, Amantaka on town immersion.
Summary
Aman New York scores higher on our rubric.