Aman New York vs Capella Kyoto
Aman vs Capella Hotels and Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Capella Kyoto scores 9.6. Capella Kyoto scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2026 |
| From | $2,400/night | $900/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 89 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Property-specific design team |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Capella Kyoto
- Capella Culturist planning is most useful before arrival, not after a schedule is full.
- Request the room orientation and any construction or event exposure before confirming.
- Flexible advisor rates can add breakfast, credit, and upgrade priority.
Summary
Capella Kyoto scores higher on our rubric.