Amanpuri vs The Peninsula Chicago
Aman vs The Peninsula Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Peninsula Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2001 |
| Rooms | 40 | 339 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Elkus Manfredi Architects / Bill Rooney Studio |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Peninsula Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Peninsula Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Peninsula Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Peninsula Chicago
- The 339-room hotel sits on Michigan Avenue & Superior Street on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, holding Forbes 5-Star.
- Includes Shanghai Terrace Cantonese dining, 19th-floor heated pool, Peninsula Spa, and interactive room tablets.
- Located on the Magnificent Mile, a 35-minute drive from O’Hare (ORD) or 25 minutes from Midway (MDW).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.