Amanpuri vs Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1992 / Belmond Heritage Restoration |
| Rooms | 40 | 34 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Traditional Lao Teak & French Colonial Hilltop Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
- The 34-suite teak hilltop resort sits on Mount Phou Vao in Luang Prabang, Laos, Belmond.
- Includes Tam Nan French-Lao dining, 13m cliffside infinity pool framing Mount Phousi, and Mekong Spa.
- Located on Phou Vao Road, a 15-minute drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.