Aman New York vs Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.4. Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel scores higher on our rubric, while Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Value | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Category | City | Villa |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | Signature villa within Caruso estate gardens; Belmond private-villa product |
| From | $2,400/night | $3,500/night |
| Rooms | 83 | Private villa with 2 Signature Suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Historic villa restoration within Palazzo Caruso gardens; frescoed interiors |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel
- Ideal for families or small groups with dedicated housekeeper, chef and butler.
- Complimentary shuttle patterns align with Caruso to Amalfi and Positano.
- About 65 km / 1.25 hours from Naples Airport (NAP).
- Book as a villa buyout mindset, not a conventional hotel lobby stay.
Summary
Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel scores higher on our rubric, while Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues.