Amanpuri vs Palazzo Versace Dubai
Aman vs Palazzo Versace — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Palazzo Versace Dubai scores 8.6. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Palazzo Versace Dubai has more dining venues, while Palazzo Versace Dubai lists more room categories, while Palazzo Versace Dubai lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palazzo Versace Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Opened to the public on 15 November 2016 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 215 hotel rooms and suites: 150 rooms and 65 suites, excluding 169 residences |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palazzo Versace Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 9 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palazzo Versace Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palazzo Versace Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
Palazzo Versace Dubai
- The 169 residences in the complex are not part of the 215-key hotel inventory.
- ORO Rewards applies here, with Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond tiers; confirm live earning and redemption terms.
- Restaurant schedules, pool-club access, and resident entertainment change, so verify the exact date.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Palazzo Versace Dubai has more dining venues, while Palazzo Versace Dubai lists more room categories, while Palazzo Versace Dubai lists more spa facilities.