Aman New York vs Hotel Esencia
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | Historic Duchess Estate / 2014 |
| Rooms | 83 | 51 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Kevin Wendle / Art Collection |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hotel Esencia
- The 50-acre private beachfront estate features 51 suites on Xpu-Ha Beach in Mexico, created for an Italian duchess.
- Includes Mistura, Beefbar Esencia, Taiyo sushi, Organic Aroma Spa, private cenotes, and sea turtle nesting sanctuary.
- Located in Xpu-Ha, a 50-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport (CUN) or 30 minutes from Tulum Airport (TQO).
Summary
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

