Aman New York vs Le Refuge de Val d’Isère
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 | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2019 (1938 Cable Car Station) |
| Rooms | 83 | 17 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Jean-Charles Covarel |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Le Refuge de Val d’Isère
- Europe’s highest luxury hotel features 17 rooms and chalets at 2,551m altitude on Solaise summit in Val d’Isère.
- Includes direct ski-in/ski-out, first tracks before crowds, 25m indoor pool at Nuxe Spa, and panoramic sun deck.
- Accessed via the Solaise gondola from Val d’Isère village, a 2.5-hour drive from Geneva (GVA) or Lyon (LYS) airports.
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.