Aman New York vs La Residence, Franschhoek
Aman vs The Royal Portfolio — 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 | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2008 |
| Rooms | 83 | 16 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Liz Biden (The Royal Portfolio) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
La Residence, Franschhoek
- The 30-acre vineyard estate features 16 suites in Franschhoek, created by Liz Biden for The Royal Portfolio.
- Includes Great Hall dining, working vineyards and plum orchards, Spa Treatment Suite, heated pool, and mountain views.
- Located in Franschhoek, a 50-minute scenic drive from Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

