Aman New York vs La Residence, Franschhoek
Aman vs The Royal Portfolio — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; La Residence, Franschhoek scores 9.7. La Residence, Franschhoek scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2008 |
| From | $2,400/night | $1,200/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 11 suites and 5 vineyard villas |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Liz Biden |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | La Residence, Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
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'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.
La Residence, Franschhoek
- All-inclusive safari rates include twice-daily game drives, all gourmet meals, and premier cellar beverages.
- Pack neutral khaki, beige, and olive clothing for open-vehicle game drives and bush walks.
- Direct bush airstrip charter flights can be coordinated directly with the lodge hospitality team.
Summary
La Residence, Franschhoek scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.