Aman New York vs Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway scores 9.8. Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1916 (rebuilt 2007) |
| From | $2,400/night | €1,200/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 162 rooms and suites across two luxury hotels |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Dietmar Mueller-Elmau |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway
- Private boat, vintage town car, or helicopter transfers can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book signature Michelin dining and private lake excursions well in advance of peak season arrival.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway scores higher on our rubric.