Amanpuri vs Fairmont Château Laurier
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 Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1912 |
| Rooms | 40 | 429 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Château Laurier
- The 429-room 1912 French Renaissance château sits beside Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, Fairmont.
- Includes Wilfrid’s, Zoe’s, historic 1929 Art Deco 20m indoor pool, and ByWard Market steps away.
- Located on 1 Rideau Street in central Ottawa, a 20-minute drive from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport (YOW).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

