Amanpuri vs The Hay-Adams Washington D.C.
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 Hay-Adams Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1928 |
| Rooms | 40 | 145 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Mihran Mesrobian / Thomas Pheasant Interior Redesign |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Hay-Adams Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Hay-Adams Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Hay-Adams Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hay-Adams Washington D.C.
- The 145-room historic 1928 landmark sits on Lafayette Square directly overlooking the White House in Washington D.C.
- Includes famous Off the Record political bar, The Lafayette restaurant, Top of the Hay rooftop, and Leading Hotels membership.
- Located at 16th & H Streets NW, a 15-minute drive from Reagan National Airport (DCA) or 40 minutes from Dulles (IAD).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

