Aman New York vs The Oyster Box
Aman vs Red Carnation Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; The Oyster Box scores 9.0. Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while The Oyster Box has more dining venues, while The Oyster Box lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | The Oyster Box |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Value | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $2,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 83 | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | The Oyster Box |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | The Oyster Box |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | The Oyster Box |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
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 Oyster Box
- Setting: the Umhlanga beachfront beside its red-and-white lighthouse north of Durban.
- Red Carnation Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Aman New York scores higher on our rubric, while The Oyster Box has more dining venues, while The Oyster Box lists more room categories, while Aman New York lists more spa facilities.