Amanpuri vs The Whitby Hotel
Aman vs Firmdale Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; The Whitby Hotel scores 8.6. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while The Whitby Hotel has more dining venues, while The Whitby Hotel lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Whitby Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Whitby Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Whitby Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Whitby Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 2 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
The Whitby Hotel
- Setting: West 56th Street near Fifth Avenue, Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art.
- Firmdale Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while The Whitby Hotel has more dining venues, while The Whitby Hotel lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.