Amanpuri vs The PuLi Hotel and Spa
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 PuLi Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 40 | 229 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Layan Design Group / Jaya Ibrahim Interior Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The PuLi Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The PuLi Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The PuLi Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PuLi Hotel and Spa
- The 229-room urban resort overlooks Jing’an Park in central Shanghai, China, Leading Hotels of the World.
- Includes PHÉNIX (1 Michelin Star), 25m indoor pool overlooking park, 32m Long Bar, and UR SPA.
- Located on Changde Road in Jing’an, a 30-minute drive from Hongqiao (SHA) or 50 minutes from Pudong (PVG).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

