Amanpuri vs Capella Kyoto
Aman vs Capella Hotels and Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2025 |
| Rooms | 40 | 92 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Capella Kyoto
- The 92-room Kengo Kuma hotel sits in the historic Miyagawa-cho geiko district in Kyoto, Japan, Capella.
- Includes Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, indoor onsen vitality pool, and Auriga Spa.
- Located on Miyagawa-suji in Higashiyama, a 15-minute drive from Kyoto Station (Shinkansen).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.