Amanpuri vs Mont d’Arbois Chalet Retreat
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 | Mont d’Arbois Chalet Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1920 (Baroness Noémie de Rothschild) |
| Rooms | 40 | 41 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Henry Jacques Le Même / Four Seasons |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mont d’Arbois Chalet Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mont d’Arbois Chalet Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mont d’Arbois Chalet Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mont d’Arbois Chalet Retreat
- The historic Rothschild alpine estate features 41 rooms across 3 chalets in Megève, managed by Four Seasons.
- Includes La Dame de Pic - 1920 (1 Michelin Star by Anne-Sophie Pic), Bamford Spa with indoor/outdoor pool, and ski-in/ski-out.
- Located on Mont d’Arbois plateau, a 75-minute drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) or 2 hours from Lyon (LYS).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.