Amanpuri vs Capella Shanghai
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 Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 55 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Foncière et Immobilière de Chine (1930) / Jaya Ibrahim Redesign |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shanghai
- The 55-villa Shikumen heritage compound sits in Shanghai’s French Concession, China, Capella.
- Includes 1-Michelin-Star Pierre Gagnaire, La Boulangerie bakery, rooftop terraces, and Auriga Spa.
- Located on 480 West Jianguo Road in Xuhui, a 30-minute drive from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.