Amanpuri vs Hotel Bel-Air
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1946 / Ren. 2011 |
| Rooms | 40 | 103 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Alphonzo Bell / Alexandra Champalimaud |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Hotel Bel-Air
- The 12-acre canyon sanctuary features 103 rooms and suites in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, managed by Dorchester Collection.
- Includes iconic Swan Lake, heated oval swimming pool, The Spa with Valmont treatments, and garden dining terrace.
- Located on Stone Canyon Road in Bel-Air, a 25-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

