Amanpuri vs Grand Hôtel Stockholm Waterfront
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 Hôtel Stockholm Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1874 |
| Rooms | 40 | 273 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Régis Cadier / Axel Kumlien |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Grand Hôtel Stockholm Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Grand Hôtel Stockholm Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Grand Hôtel Stockholm Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hôtel Stockholm Waterfront
- The 1874 waterfront palace features 273 rooms and suites facing the Royal Palace in Stockholm, founded by Régis Cadier.
- Includes The Veranda (famous smörgåsbord), Cadier Bar, subterranean Nordic Spa with cold plunge, and Nobel laureate history.
- Located on Strömkajen, a 25-minute Arlanda Express train or 35-minute car ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

