Amanpuri vs Fairmont Empress
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 Empress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1908 / Fairmont Reimagination 2017 |
| Rooms | 40 | 464 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Francis Rattenbury / Edwardian Château & Châteauesque Grand Palace Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Empress |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Empress |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fairmont Empress |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Empress
- The 464-room 1908 Edwardian castle palace sits on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Canada, Fairmont.
- Includes Q at the Empress, world-famous afternoon tea salon, Willow Stream Spa, and indoor pool.
- Located on 721 Government Street in Victoria, a 30-minute drive from Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.