Amanpuri vs Gleneagles
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 | Gleneagles |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1924 |
| Rooms | 40 | 232 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Caledonian Railway / Ennismore Design Studio |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Gleneagles |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Gleneagles |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Gleneagles |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Gleneagles
- The 850-acre countryside estate features 232 rooms and suites in Perthshire, Scotland, opened in 1924.
- Includes Restaurant Andrew Fairlie (2 Michelin Stars), 3 championship golf courses (Ryder Cup host), and falconry school.
- Located in Auchterarder, a 45-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or 60 minutes from Glasgow (GLA).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

