Aman New York vs Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Aman vs The Ritz-Carlton — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 9.3. Aman New York lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2012 |
| From | $2,400/night | $1,700/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 96 |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Built on the former Laurance Rockefeller estate |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
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.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- The spa's bio-luminescent bay excursion and Mi Casa cooking classes are among the better resort-run activities in the Caribbean, not add-on filler.
- About 25 minutes from San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
- The Reserve tier means noticeably fewer guests per acre than a standard Ritz-Carlton — book here specifically for the space.
Summary
Aman New York lists more spa facilities.