Aman New York vs Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan

Aman vs Mandarin Oriental — side-by-side hotel comparison

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan scores 8.6. Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan has more dining venues, while Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.

Scores & Facts

MetricAman New YorkMandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan
Hotel Flock Score9.38.6
Location9.59.4
Service9.39.2
Design9.48.9
Dining9.08.8
Value7.27.6
CategoryCityResort
TierUltra-LuxuryUltra-Luxury
Opened2022Open and listed in the current Mandarin Oriental hotel portfolio as of 24 August 2026
From$2,400/nightRates on request
Rooms838 named accommodation categories on the official page; total key count is not stated there
Architect1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel GathySee property

Dining

MetricAman New YorkMandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan
Dining Venues24

Rooms

MetricAman New YorkMandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan
Room Categories34
Suite / Villa Types23

Spa

MetricAman New YorkMandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan
Spa ProgrammeYesYes
Spa Facilities Listed42

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.

Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan

  • Setting: a pink-granite promontory above the Nile and Elephantine Island, removed from Cairo-style urban hotel life.
  • Fans of M.O. benefits require membership and, for selectable stay privileges, an eligible direct booking.
  • Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page for the intended dates.

Summary

Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan has more dining venues, while Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.

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