Amanpuri vs Claridge's
Aman vs Maybourne — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Claridge's scores 8.6. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Claridge's has more dining venues, while Claridge's lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Claridge's |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| 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 | Claridge's |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Claridge's |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Claridge's |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 2 |
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.
Claridge's
- Setting: Brook Street in Mayfair, where an Art Deco core sits inside one of London's defining grand hotels.
- Maybourne 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 Claridge's has more dining venues, while Claridge's lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.