Aman New York vs North Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York lists more room categories, while North Island lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | Construction began in 2002 |
| Rooms | 83 | 10 Beachfront Villas and Villa North (11 total) |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | — |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
North Island
- North Island has operated independently under family ownership since 1 July 2025, when it left The Luxury Collection; current bookings are handled directly.
- Guests may arrive by third-party private helicopter charter or arranged boat or yacht. Marriott's older overview also contains a contradictory helicopter-only line.
- Sunset Bar is the current West Beach name. Marriott's older page uses Sunset Beach Bar and West Beach Bar for overlapping descriptions and also mentions Piazza Bar.
- The Piazza is relaxed Creole-European dining in North Island's current description and candlelit fine/private dining in Marriott's older description.
Summary
Aman New York lists more room categories, while North Island lists more spa facilities.