Amanpuri vs Saint James Paris
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 | Saint James Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1892 (Thiers Foundation) / Hotel 1991 |
| Rooms | 40 | 50 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Laura Gonzalez / Relais & Châteaux |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Saint James Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Saint James Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Saint James Paris |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Saint James Paris
- The only neoclassical château-hotel in Paris features 50 rooms in the 16th Arrondissement, holding 2 Michelin Keys.
- Includes Bellefeuille (1 Michelin Star by Grégory Garimbay), historic Library Bar (12,000 books), and Guerlain Spa.
- Located on Place du Chancelier Adenauer, a 25-minute drive from Paris-Orly (ORY) or 35 minutes from CDG.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.