Amanpuri vs Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Hôtel Plaza Athénée scores 9.0. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée has more dining venues, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more room categories, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Opened on avenue Montaigne on 20 April 1913 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 208 rooms and suites: 114 rooms and 94 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 6 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- 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 Hôtel Plaza Athénée has more dining venues, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more room categories, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more spa facilities.