Aman New York vs Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection
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 | Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1993 / Rebuilt 2021 |
| Rooms | 83 | 9 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Ralph Bousfield (Natural Selection) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Jack’s Camp, Natural Selection
- The 1940s vintage safari camp features 9 monumental tented suites in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, operated by Natural Selection.
- Includes habituated meerkats, San Bushmen walking safaris, quad biking, museum tent, and tented pool pavilion.
- Located on the edge of Makgadikgadi National Park, accessed via light aircraft charter to Jack’s Camp private airstrip from Maun (MUB).
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

