Amanpuri vs Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como
Aman vs Mandarin Oriental — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Historic 1800s / Reopened 2019 |
| Rooms | 40 | 75 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Villa Roccabruna / Eric Egan |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como
- The 19th-century villa estate features 75 rooms across 9 villas on Lake Como in Blevio, holding 2 Michelin Keys.
- Includes floating infinity pool on the lake, L˜ARIA restaurant, CO.MO Bistrot, private Riva boat dock, and luxury spa.
- Located in Blevio, a 45-minute drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or 10 minutes from Como town.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

