Aman New York vs The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2018 |
| Rooms | 83 | 60 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Basalt Architects / Design Group Italia |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
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 Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
- The luxury volcanic sanctuary features 60 suites in Grindavík, Iceland, designed by Basalt Architects & Design Group Italia.
- Includes private Retreat Lagoon, subterranean spa with lava caves, Moss Restaurant (1 Michelin Star), and Blue Lagoon Ritual.
- Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, a 20-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and 45 minutes from Reykjavík.
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.

