Aman New York vs Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
Aman vs Raffles — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain scores 8.8. Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain has more dining venues, while Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Category | City | Resort |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | Open and bookable in the current Raffles portfolio as of 24 August 2026 |
| From | $2,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 83 | 4 named non-residential accommodation categories on the official page; total key count may differ |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 2 |
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.
Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
- Setting: a villa compound beside the Al Areen Wildlife Park in southern Bahrain, away from Manama’s tower district.
- Eligible stays can earn ALL Accor Reward and Status points when the membership number is attached.
- 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 Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain has more dining venues, while Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.