Amanpuri vs Ashford Castle
Aman vs Red Carnation Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ashford Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 83 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Anglo-Norman Fortress / Victorian Baronial Castle Restoration |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ashford Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ashford Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 0 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ashford Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Ashford Castle
- The 83-room 800-year-old castle spans 350 acres on Lough Corrib in Cong, Ireland, Red Carnation/Leading Hotels.
- Includes The George V Dining Room, Ireland’s First Falconry School, 9-hole golf course, cinema, and spa.
- Located in Cong, a 45-minute drive from Knock Airport (NOC) or 90 minutes from Shannon Airport (SNN).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.