Amanpuri vs Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores 9.7. Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1854 |
| From | $1,400/night | €850/night |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 142 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Hippolyte Durand and Louis-Auguste Couvrechef (for Napoleon III & Empress Eugénie) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
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.
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.