Amanpuri vs Hoshinoya Kyoto
Aman vs Hoshinoya — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Hoshinoya Kyoto lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hoshinoya Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 25 rooms |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Rie Azuma |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hoshinoya Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hoshinoya Kyoto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 5 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 0 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hoshinoya 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).
Hoshinoya Kyoto
- 11-2 Arashiyama Genrokuzan-cho, Nishikyo-ku. 25 rooms, architect Rie Azuma. Opening year not printed.
- Adults 12+ only. Arrival by private boat 14:30–17:45. No parking. No shuttle.
- Breakfast in room 07:30–09:45, book the day before. Kaiseki from 17:30. 100% same-day dinner cancel. À la carte: no allergy accommodation.
- In-room spa closed Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Square metres are not published.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Hoshinoya Kyoto lists more room categories.