Amanpuri vs Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
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 | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1834 |
| Rooms | 40 | 80 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Fiorentino Family (Five Generations) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
- The historic 1834 cliffside palace features 80 rooms and suites in Sorrento, owned by the Fiorentino family.
- Includes Terrazza Bosquet (1 Michelin Star), 5-acre citrus park, La Serra Spa, and private cliff elevator to the harbor.
- Located on Piazza Tasso in central Sorrento, a 60-minute drive from Naples International Airport (NAP).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

