Amanyara vs Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1896 |
| Rooms | 38 | 159 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Chiodera and Tschudi |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Badrutt’s Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
- The palace features 159 rooms and suites in St. Moritz overlooking the lake and Swiss Alps, designed by Chiodera & Tschudi.
- Includes Palace Wellness spa with indoor/outdoor pools, 8 restaurants including Matsuhisa, and historic Grand Hall.
- Located in central St. Moritz, a 3-hour scenic train journey from Zurich Airport (ZRH) on the Glacier Express route.
Summary
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