Aman New York vs Il San Pietro di Positano
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Il San Pietro di Positano scores 9.8. Il San Pietro di Positano scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Il San Pietro di Positano |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1970 |
| From | $2,400/night | €1,800/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 56 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Carlino Cinque |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Il San Pietro di Positano |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Il San Pietro di Positano |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Il San Pietro di Positano |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Il San Pietro di Positano
- Private hotel boat excursions and beach club access are included or easily arranged via concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Helicopter and private yacht transfers can be coordinated directly with the concierge.
Summary
Il San Pietro di Positano scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.