Amanpuri vs Union Hotel Geiranger Fjord
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 | Union Hotel Geiranger Fjord |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1891 (Mjelva Family) |
| Rooms | 40 | 197 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Historic Norwegian Fjord Architecture / Modern Spa Expansion |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Union Hotel Geiranger Fjord |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Union Hotel Geiranger Fjord |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Union Hotel Geiranger Fjord |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Union Hotel Geiranger Fjord
- The 197-room historic 1891 family-owned hotel overlooks UNESCO Geirangerfjord in Geiranger, Norway.
- Includes Union Spa with heated outdoor fjord pool, Restaurant Fjorden, 1920s car museum, and bowling alley.
- Located on Geirangervegen, a 2-hour drive from Ålesund Airport (AES) via scenic fjord roads and ferries.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.