Amanpuri vs Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Aman vs Four Seasons — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 123 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
- The 123-room luxury palace surrounds an 800-year-old Heian pond garden in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, Four Seasons.
- Includes Michelin-Starred Sushi Wakon, Fuju pond teahouse, indoor pool, and Sanjusangendo 3 mins away.
- Located on 445-3 Myohoin Maekawacho in Higashiyama, a 75-minute drive from Kansai Airport (KIX).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

