Amanpuri vs Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1896 |
| Rooms | 40 | 159 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Chiodera and Tschudi |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
- The palace features 159 rooms and suites in St. Moritz overlooking the lake and Swiss Alps, designed by Chiodera & Tschudi.
- Includes Palace Wellness spa with indoor/outdoor pools, 8 restaurants including Matsuhisa, and historic Grand Hall.
- Located in central St. Moritz, a 3-hour scenic train journey from Zurich Airport (ZRH) on the Glacier Express route.
Summary
Amanpuri lists more room categories.