Amanpuri vs The Dolder Grand
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 | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1899 / 2008 |
| Rooms | 40 | 175 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Jacques Gros / Foster + Partners |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
The Dolder Grand
- The luxury city resort features 175 rooms and suites overlooking Zurich, designed by Jacques Gros and Foster + Partners.
- Includes Two-Michelin-Starred The Restaurant, 4,000-sq-m Spa with 25m pool and Sunaburo baths, and 100+ original artworks.
- Located on the Adlisberg hill in Zurich, a 20-minute drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) or 10 minutes by Dolderbahn cogwheel to downtown.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.