Amanpuri vs Château de Mercuès
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1959 |
| Rooms | 40 | 30 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | 13th-Century Counts-Bishops Palace |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Château de Mercuès
- The 13th-century medieval castle features 30 rooms and suites perched above the Lot River valley, owned by the Vigouroux family.
- Includes Michelin-starred Le Duèze restaurant, underground cathedral winery, outdoor swimming pool, and private Malbec vineyards.
- Located in Mercuès, a 75-minute drive from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) or 15 minutes from historic Cahors.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.