Amanpuri vs Hotel Bel-Air
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Hotel Bel-Air scores 9.0. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Hotel Bel-Air has more dining venues, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more room categories, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Category | Beach | Resort |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Opened as Hotel Bel-Air in 1946; reopened in October 2011 after a two-year renovation |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 103 rooms and suites: 58 rooms and 45 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Hotel Bel-Air
- The hotel participates in Dorchester Collection, which has no public portfolio-wide consumer points currency.
- Diamond Club is a travel-advisor programme, not a consumer loyalty tier. Benefits require an eligible advisor booking.
- Restaurant schedules, spa access, and seasonal outdoor facilities should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Hotel Bel-Air has more dining venues, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more room categories, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more spa facilities.