Aman New York vs The Dolder Grand
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; The Dolder Grand scores 9.8. The Dolder Grand scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 1899 (Norman Foster redesign 2008) |
| From | $2,400/night | CHF 1,100/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 175 rooms and suites |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Jacques Gros / Lord Norman Foster |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
The Dolder Grand
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
The Dolder Grand scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.