Aman New York vs The Lindis
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
The Lindis has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories, while The Lindis lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | The Lindis |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2018 |
| Rooms | 83 | 8 (2 Master Suites, 3 Lodge Suites, 3 Pods) |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Christopher Kelly, Architecture Workshop |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | The Lindis |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 7 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | The Lindis |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | The Lindis |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
The Lindis
- Minimum age is 12 unless exclusive use is booked; all categories carry a two-night minimum.
- Queenstown drive guidance says both 2 hours and 2 hours 15 minutes, while official 4WD wording ranges from recommended to potentially required.
- Pods have confirmed twin-split beds; suite split wording conflicts, though a third-guest rollaway is supported.
- Lunch is safest treated as included on stayover days despite one FAQ omitting that limitation.
Summary
The Lindis has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories, while The Lindis lists more spa facilities.

