Amanpuri vs Palais Hansen Vienna Grand Hotel
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 | Palais Hansen Vienna Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1873 (Theophil Hansen) / Hotel 2013 |
| Rooms | 40 | 152 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Theophil Hansen (Neo-Renaissance Palace) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palais Hansen Vienna Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palais Hansen Vienna Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palais Hansen Vienna Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Palais Hansen Vienna Grand Hotel
- The 1873 Theophil Hansen palace features 152 rooms on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, holding 1 Michelin Star.
- Includes EDVARD (1 Michelin Star), Ottoman-inspired subterranean spa with hydro pool, Die Küche, and cigar lounge.
- Located on the Schottenring, a 25-minute drive from Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

