Amanpuri vs Le Meurice
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 | Le Meurice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1835 |
| Rooms | 40 | 160 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Charles Percier & Pierre Fontaine / Philippe Starck |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Le Meurice |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Le Meurice |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Le Meurice |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Le Meurice
- The 1835 French Palace features 160 rooms and suites on Rue de Rivoli facing Tuileries Garden, managed by Dorchester Collection.
- Includes Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse (2 Michelin Stars), Cédric Grolet pastries, Restaurant Le Dalí, and Spa Valmont.
- Located on Rue de Rivoli, a 35-minute drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or 25 minutes from Orly (ORY).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.