Aman New York vs Secret Bay
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Secret Bay has more dining venues, while Secret Bay lists more room categories, while Secret Bay lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | — |
| Rooms | 83 | 27 operating villas across four current enclaves |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Fruto Vivas; Claude Lauture for Ti-Fèy and Mapou |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 11 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 7 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 7 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 6 |
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.
Secret Bay
- Rates welcome under-16s in all villas with a waiver; the overview FAQ says under 12 in one- or two-bedroom villas with waiver and constant supervision.
- Terrazza and its no-menu experience are 16+; Bwa Denn Kitchen and Botanica are the stated family alternatives.
- Current Zing Zing pages say seasonal, 20 seats, and no clock hours; a May 2026 guide instead prints daily lunch and dinner hours.
- Current rates include round-trip airport transfers for all rates; the 2024 questionnaire says complimentary only for stays of at least seven nights.
Summary
Secret Bay has more dining venues, while Secret Bay lists more room categories, while Secret Bay lists more spa facilities.