Aman New York vs Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores 9.7. Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1854 |
| From | $2,400/night | €850/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 142 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Hippolyte Durand and Louis-Auguste Couvrechef (for Napoleon III & Empress Eugénie) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.