Amanpuri vs Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel
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 | Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 45 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Attributed to Michelangelo Buonarroti / Belmond Restoration |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa San Michele, A Belmond 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).
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel
- The 45-room 15th-century Franciscan monastery sits on the Fiesole hills above Florence, Italy, Belmond.
- Includes Michelangelo facade, Ristorante La Loggia, panoramic hilltop pool, and private Florence shuttle.
- Located on Via Doccia in Fiesole, a 25-minute drive from Florence Airport (FLR) or 15 minutes to city center.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.