Amanpuri vs Palacio Belmonte Lisbon
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 | Palacio Belmonte Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1449 / Restored 2000 |
| Rooms | 40 | 10 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Frédéric Coustols (15th-Century Palace) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palacio Belmonte Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palacio Belmonte Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palacio Belmonte Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Palacio Belmonte Lisbon
- The 1449 historic palace features 10 suites built into the walls of Castelo de São Jorge in Alfama, Lisbon.
- Includes 3,800 historic azulejo tiles, black marble pool, orange-tree gardens, organic breakfast, and private fado.
- Located in Alfama, a 20-minute drive from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) or 10 minutes from Santa Apolónia Station.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.