Amanpuri vs Lupaia
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 | Lupaia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1625 / Restored 2013 |
| Rooms | 40 | 12 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Heidi & Christopher Müller (1625 Farmhouse) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Lupaia |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Lupaia |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Lupaia |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Lupaia
- The 1625 stone farmhouse estate features 12 suites in Torrita di Siena, overlooking Val d’Orcia and Montepulciano.
- Includes open-kitchen farm-to-table dining, heated infinity pool with valley views, organic garden, and pasta classes.
- Located near Montepulciano, a 75-minute drive from Florence Airport (FLR) or 2 hours from Rome Fiumicino (FCO).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.