Amanpuri vs Gstaad Palace
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 | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1913 |
| Rooms | 40 | 90 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Adrien van der Burch / Scherz Family |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Gstaad Palace
- The 1913 alpine castle features 90 rooms and suites in Gstaad, owned and operated by the Scherz family for 3 generations.
- Includes 1,800 sq m Palace Spa, La Fromagerie in a former gold vault, legendary GreenGo nightclub, and ski concierge.
- Located on a hill above Gstaad village, a 2-hour scenic train or drive from Geneva International Airport (GVA) or Zurich (ZRH).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.