Aman New York vs Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Aman vs Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu scores 9.6. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | — |
| From | $2,400/night | $250/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 499 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Brand and local design teams |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
- Compare the flexible direct member rate with an eligible luxury-advisor booking for breakfast, credit, and upgrade consideration.
- Confirm current room configurations, seasonal closures, and transfer requirements directly with the property.
- The best category is usually determined by outlook, privacy, and location rather than square metres alone.
Summary
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu scores higher on our rubric.