Aman New York vs Velaa Private Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York scores 9.3 overall; Velaa Private Island scores 9.9. Velaa Private Island scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Velaa Private Island |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2013 |
| From | $2,400/night | $3,200/night |
| Rooms | 83 | 47 private villas, houses and residences |
| Architect | 1921 Warren & Wetmore building, restored by Jean-Michel Gathy | Petr Kolar (ADR) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Velaa Private Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Velaa Private Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Velaa Private Island |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Velaa Private Island
- Transfers are via private twin-engine seaplane, private speedboat, or helicopter coordinated directly with resort operations.
- A dedicated personal butler (Barefoot Butler / Mr./Ms. Friday) oversees every detail from unpacking to private island picnics.
- Pack lightweight linen and swimwear; barefoot luxury culture is celebrated across the islands.
Summary
Velaa Private Island scores higher on our rubric, while Aman New York lists more room categories.