Aman New York vs Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation scores 9.9. Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2017 |
| From | $2,400/night | $3,200/night (All-Inclusive) |
| Rooms | 83 | 5 luxury tented suites and 2-bedroom suite |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Dereck and Beverly Joubert |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation
- Private transfers (via seaplane, private boat, or luxury 4WD) are coordinated directly with lodge reservations.
- Pack comfortable footwear and nature-appropriate attire for guided excursions.
- Daily wellness rituals and cultural masterclasses are included with your stay.
Summary
Duba Plains Camp, Great Plains Conservation scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.