Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur scores 8.6. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has more dining venues, while Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur lists more room categories, while Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Amanpuri
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hotel Flock Score
9.4
8.6
Location
9.9
9.4
Service
9.5
9.1
Design
9.5
9.0
Dining
8.9
8.6
Value
8.0
7.5
Category
Beach
City
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
1988
Open and listed in the current Mandarin Oriental hotel portfolio as of 24 August 2026
From
$1,400/night
Rates on request
Rooms
84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas)
18 named accommodation categories on the official page; total key count is not stated there
Architect
Ed Tuttle
See property
Dining
Metric
Amanpuri
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Dining Venues
2
4
Rooms
Metric
Amanpuri
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Room Categories
3
4
Suite / Villa Types
3
1
Spa
Metric
Amanpuri
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
4
6
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.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Setting: between KLCC Park and the Petronas Twin Towers, with direct access to the city’s principal convention and retail precinct.
Fans of M.O. benefits require membership and, for selectable stay privileges, an eligible direct booking.
Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has more dining venues, while Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur lists more room categories, while Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur lists more spa facilities.
