Amanpuri vs Fairmont Banff Springs
Aman vs Fairmont Hotels & Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Banff Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1888 |
| Rooms | 40 | 757 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Bruce Price (Canadian Pacific Railway) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Banff Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Banff Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Banff Springs |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Fairmont Banff Springs
- The 1888 Scottish baronial castle features 757 rooms and suites in Banff National Park, designed by Bruce Price.
- Includes 40,000 sq ft Fairmont Spa with outdoor mineral pool, 27-hole Stanley Thompson golf course, and 1888 Chop House.
- Located in Banff, an 80-minute scenic highway drive west of Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

