Aman New York vs Hiiragiya Ryokan
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1818 |
| Rooms | 83 | 28 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | 1818 Historic Sukiya-Zukuri Heritage |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman New York
- The hotel features 83 suites situated in the historic 1921 Crown Building on 57th and Fifth Avenue, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Includes a 25,000-sq-ft 3-story Aman Spa with 65-ft pool, two private Spa Houses (Banya & Hammam), and The Jazz Club.
- Located in Midtown Manhattan, a 45-minute drive from JFK Airport and steps from Central Park and MoMA.
Hiiragiya Ryokan
- The historic 1818 traditional ryokan features 28 rooms in central Kyoto, operated by the Nishigaki family for 6 generations.
- Includes in-room multi-course kaiseki dining, private cedar soaking tubs in every room, and dedicated nakai-san attendants.
- Located in central Kyoto (Nakagyo-ku), a 10-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station (Shinkansen) or 75 minutes from Osaka Itami (ITM).
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

