Aman New York vs Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Aman vs Taj Hotels & Palaces — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur scores 9.7. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1746 |
| From | $2,400/night | ₹60,000/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 65 rooms and 18 grand suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Maharana Jagat Singh II |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
- Private 24-hour butler service is attentive and anticipatory—they can arrange private palace tours and boat excursions.
- Book private dining setups (by the pool or on a lakeside terrace) well in advance of arrival.
- Confirm direct transfers from regional airports for seamless luggage handling and royal garland greetings.
Summary
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur scores higher on our rubric.