Amanpuri vs Hôtel Crillon le Brave
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 Crillon le Brave |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1989 / Maisons Pariente 2019 |
| Rooms | 40 | 34 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Charles Zana (17th-Century Village Houses) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Crillon le Brave |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Crillon le Brave |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Crillon le Brave |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Crillon le Brave
- The hilltop village sanctuary features 34 rooms across 9 stone houses in Crillon-le-Brave, designed by Charles Zana.
- Includes La Madeleine restaurant, La Table du Ventoux, Spa des Écuries in vaulted stables, and heated pool overlooking Ventoux.
- Located in Crillon-le-Brave, a 40-minute drive from Avignon TGV Station or 75 minutes from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

