Amanpuri vs Les Hauts de Loire
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 | Les Hauts de Loire |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1860 |
| Rooms | 40 | 36 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Historic 1860 Hunting Lodge |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Les Hauts de Loire |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Les Hauts de Loire |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Les Hauts de Loire |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Les Hauts de Loire
- The 1860 hunting lodge features 36 rooms and suites set within a 170-acre private park in Onzain, part of Relais & Châteaux.
- Includes fine dining restaurant, Le Bistrot (Bib Gourmand), Spa by Clarins, heated outdoor pool, and fishing ponds.
- Located in Onzain, a 2-hour drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or 30 minutes from Tours.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

