Amanpuri vs Portrait Firenze
Aman vs Lungarno Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Portrait Firenze scores 8.6. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Portrait Firenze lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Portrait Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| 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 in 2014; current open status verified in the official portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 37 rooms and suites, according to the current official hotel page |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Portrait Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 1 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Portrait Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Portrait Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
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.
Portrait Firenze
- The hotel has one on-property restaurant, so reserve outside dining early in peak season.
- River-facing rooms deliver the defining view; interior-facing categories are quieter.
- Eligible stays participate in Lungarno DISCOVERY and GHA DISCOVERY.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Portrait Firenze lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.