Aman New York vs Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Aman vs Red Carnation Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat scores 8.8. Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has more dining venues, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $2,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 83 | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 2 |
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.
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
- Setting: a private wilderness reserve in the Cederberg Mountains north of Cape Town.
- Red Carnation Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has more dining venues, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.