Amanpuri vs Cheval Blanc Courchevel
Aman vs Cheval Blanc — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Cheval Blanc Courchevel scores 9.0. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Cheval Blanc Courchevel has more dining venues, while Cheval Blanc Courchevel lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Courchevel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Category | Beach | Mountain |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Courchevel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Courchevel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Courchevel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Cheval Blanc Courchevel
- Setting: the Jardin Alpin at Courchevel 1850, with direct access to the Trois Vallées ski domain.
- Cheval Blanc does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Cheval Blanc Courchevel has more dining venues, while Cheval Blanc Courchevel lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.