Amanpuri vs The Little Nell
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 Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1989 |
| Rooms | 40 | 92 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Hagman Yaw / Champalimaud |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Nell
- The Forbes Five-Star hotel features 92 rooms and suites at the base of Aspen Mountain, designed by Hagman Yaw and Champalimaud.
- Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out hotel; includes Element 47 (20,000-bottle cellar), Ajax Tavern, and dedicated Ski Concierge.
- Located in downtown Aspen, a 10-minute drive from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) via complimentary house car.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.