Amanpuri vs Sun Valley Lodge
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 | Sun Valley Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1936 (Averell Harriman) |
| Rooms | 40 | 108 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Gilbert Stanley Underwood / CCID Renovation (2015) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sun Valley Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sun Valley Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sun Valley Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Sun Valley Lodge
- The 108-room historic 1936 resort is America’s first destination ski resort in Sun Valley, Idaho.
- Includes the heated circular pool, 20,000 sq ft spa, year-round outdoor ice rink, and 6-lane vintage bowling alley.
- Located in Sun Valley, a 20-minute drive from Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey (SUN).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.