Amanpuri vs Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez
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 | Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1967 |
| Rooms | 40 | 87 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Jean-Prosper Gay-Paradis / Sylvain Floirat (Groupe Floirat) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez
- The 1967 Palace hotel features 87 rooms and suites in central Saint-Tropez, operated by Groupe Floirat.
- Includes Cucina Byblos by Alain Ducasse, legendary Les Caves du Roy nightclub, Spa Byblos by Sisley, and Byblos Beach Club.
- Located on Avenue Paul Signac, a 90-minute drive from Nice Airport (NCE) or 15 minutes by helicopter.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.