Amanpuri vs Storfjord 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 | Storfjord Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2007 |
| Rooms | 40 | 30 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Rom AS / Traditional Norwegian Laft |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Storfjord Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Storfjord Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Storfjord 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).
Storfjord Hotel
- The boutique lodge features 30 timber rooms and suites on a wooded hillside above Storfjorden, built in traditional laft style.
- Includes Storfjord Dining Room, outdoor wood-fired fjord-view hot tub, Finnish sauna, and private boat charter access to Geirangerfjord.
- Located in Skodje, a 30-minute drive from Ålesund Airport Vigra (AES) along scenic coastal roads.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.